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NextMinute vs Simpro (NZ)

Two New Zealand software options, compared side by side for New Zealand trades.

Which should you choose?

NextMinute is Tier S: our check found its prices published on its own website. Simpro (NZ) is Tier A. Compare the typical pricing shown for each below. The tier is not a quality ranking: weigh the pros, cons, pricing and New Zealand-specific notes below against your trade and region.

NextMinute

Tier S · Published prices

NZ-owned job management software for builders and construction trades, from NZ$199 a month for up to 9 users

NextMinute is job management software for builders and construction trades, based in Auckland with an Australian office in Cronulla NSW. It covers lead management, quoting, scheduling, crew timesheets, job invoicing and financial reporting, with two-way sync to Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. NextMinute says it is trusted by more than 5,000 tradies and industry partners and that every plan includes all features.

Pros

+ Published NZD prices with all features on every plan
+ Month to month with no lock-in contract
+ Setup, training and ongoing support included
+ Two-way sync with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks

Cons

− Lowest plan is priced for 3-9 users, so small crews pay for the full band
− Prices exclude GST
− Free trial is 10 days, against 14 days at Fergus and Tradify
− Built around project-based construction trades rather than service call-outs

New Zealand note

NextMinute says it is New Zealand owned and operated, with an Auckland CBD office and Auckland-based support (09 801 6487). NZ prices are in NZD, excluding 15% GST, and include unlimited setup, training and support.

Typical New Zealand pricing: NZD per month, excluding GST, month to month: Tradie Growth $199 (3-9 users), Tradie Pro $349 (10-14 users), Tradie Max custom (15+ users); all features on all plans; 10-day free trial, no credit card

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Simpro (NZ)

Tier A · Listed

Job, project and service management software for trade contractors, from Simpro Group, with an Auckland office

Simpro is job, project and service management software for trade contractors, covering quotes, scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments and inventory. It started in Brisbane and is now run by Simpro Group, which raised US$350 million from K1 in November 2021 and also owns AroFlo, ClockShark and BigChange. Simpro says more than 8,500 service, project and maintenance businesses use it.

Pros

+ Quoting, scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments and inventory in one system
+ Auckland office and a New Zealand 0800 number
+ Platinum Partner of Master Plumbers New Zealand
+ Two-way Xero sync, listed on the Xero NZ app store

Cons

− No public prices: you need a sales quote
− Initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration
− Add-ons such as fleet tracking and maintenance planning change the price

New Zealand note

Simpro lists a New Zealand office on Albert Street in central Auckland with an 0800 number. It is a Platinum Partner of Master Plumbers New Zealand, and its Xero NZ app syncs contacts, invoices, supplier invoices, payments, timesheets and inventory journals.

Typical New Zealand pricing: Quote-based; no public prices. Simpro says pricing depends on team size (office and field users) and add-ons, plus an initial setup fee

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