Tradify vs UpKeep
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $47/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
UpKeep
Mobile-first CMMS for maintenance teams and facility operations
- Starting price
- From $24/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 5-100
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where Tradify and UpKeep genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: UpKeep starts at From $24/mo, Tradify at From $47/mo, so Tradify is 2.0x the entry cost.
- → Trades served: Tradify covers Handyman Services. The other does not.
- → Integrations: only Tradify connects to xero, quickbooks online, myob, stripe; only UpKeep connects to quickbooks, sap, oracle, zapier.
- → Features the other lacks: Tradify has quotes, invoicing, scheduling; UpKeep has work_order_management, preventive_maintenance, asset_management.
Quick verdict
Tradify: 1-10 person trade businesses needing quote-to-invoice flow at a low price point.
UpKeep: Facility maintenance teams and trades servicing commercial properties with asset and equipment tracking needs (multi-property HVAC service, commercial mechanical maintenance).
User ratings favor Tradify (4.7 vs 4.5).
UpKeep has a lower starting price (From $24/mo).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Tradify if…
- → Your situation matches Tradify's target profile: 1-10 person trade businesses needing quote-to-invoice flow at a low price point
Pick UpKeep if…
- → Your situation matches UpKeep's target profile: Facility maintenance teams and trades servicing commercial properties with asset and equipment tracking needs (multi-property HVAC service, commercial mechanical maintenance)
- → Budget is the constraint — UpKeep starts at $24/mo vs $47/mo for Tradify
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Tradify | UpKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Per user/month — $36/mo | Lite — $20/mo |
| Tier 2 | — | Starter — $45/mo |
| Tier 3 | — | Professional — $75/mo |
| Tier 4 | — | Business — Custom |
Tradify starts at $47/mo on Per user/month and scales to $36/mo on Per user/month. UpKeep starts at $24/mo on Lite. UpKeep is $23/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
Tradify
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Built-in Stripe payment processing
- + Covers 5 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − UK/AU-rooted (US payroll integrations weaker)
- − No advanced dispatching for larger teams
UpKeep
- + Lower entry price — From $24/mo
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Broad feature coverage (8 core features)
- + 12 years of product maturity (founded 2014)
- − Designed for facility maintenance rather than contractor FSM
- − Per-user pricing scales with team size
- − Significant overlap with full FSM platforms for trades doing service work
- − Can feel like the wrong tool for purely contractor-side workflows
Implementation timeline comparison
Tradify
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
UpKeep
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Tradify
- + quotes
- + invoicing
- + scheduling
- + time tracking
- + job management
- + purchase orders
Both have
- ✓ mobile app
Only in UpKeep
- + work order management
- + preventive maintenance
- + asset management
- + inventory
- + parts tracking
- + qr code scanning
- + reporting
Integrations
Only in Tradify
- + xero
- + quickbooks online
- + myob
- + stripe
- + gocardless
Both integrate with
— No common integrations —
Only in UpKeep
- + quickbooks
- + sap
- + oracle
- + zapier
- + slack
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Tradify fit | UpKeep fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tradify |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tradify |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tradify |
| General Contractors | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | UpKeep |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Tradify or UpKeep?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Tradify is best for 1-10 person trade businesses needing quote-to-invoice flow at a low price point. UpKeep is best for Facility maintenance teams and trades servicing commercial properties with asset and equipment tracking needs (multi-property HVAC service, commercial mechanical maintenance). See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Tradify cheaper than UpKeep?
UpKeep has a lower starting price (From $24/mo vs From $47/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Tradify and UpKeep integrate with QuickBooks?
Tradify integrates with QuickBooks natively. UpKeep integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Tradify or UpKeep offer a free trial?
Tradify: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. UpKeep: 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
How long does Tradify vs UpKeep take to implement?
Tradify: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. UpKeep: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Tradify to UpKeep (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Tradify vs UpKeep: which has better customer support?
Both Tradify and UpKeep offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (UpKeep) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
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