Powered Now Alternatives
8 alternatives to Powered Now, ranked by vertical fit overlap and aggregated G2 + Capterra ratings. Each option includes pricing, key differences, and when to pick it.
Why switch from Powered Now?
Common reasons we hear: UK-focused — US payroll/tax integrations weak. If that matches your gripe, alternatives ranked below address it.
#1 Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $36/mo
- Best for
- 1-10 person trade businesses needing quote-to-invoice flow at a low price point
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want time tracking
#2 JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- From $25/mo
- Best for
- Roofing and restoration contractors 3-50 employees wanting roofing-friendly CRM at non-enterprise pricing
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want a lower entry price (From $25/mo vs From $36/mo)
#3 Joist
Estimating and invoicing app for solo contractors
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best for
- Solo contractors and small 1-2 person operations needing only estimates and invoicing
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want a lower entry price (Free tier available vs From $36/mo)
#4 Method:CRM
QuickBooks-native CRM and workflow automation
- Starting price
- From $25/mo
- Best for
- Contractors deeply embedded in QuickBooks needing a CRM that doesn't fight QB
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want a lower entry price (From $25/mo vs From $36/mo)
#5 JobTread
Modern construction project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best for
- Custom home builders and remodelers 3-30 employees wanting modern UX without enterprise pricing
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want job costing
#6 Connecteam
All-in-one workforce management for deskless teams
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best for
- Teams of 10-100 deskless workers needing time tracking + communication + scheduling in one app
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want a lower entry price (Free tier available vs From $36/mo)
#7 FieldPulse
All-in-one platform for service contractors
- Starting price
- From $99/mo
- Best for
- Growing service businesses wanting modern UI without enterprise pricing
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want dispatching
#8 ServiceM8
Job management app for small service businesses (Apple-only)
- Starting price
- From $19/mo
- Best for
- Small Apple-using trade businesses 1-15 employees wanting job-count-based pricing
- Pick over Powered Now if
- you want a lower entry price (From $19/mo vs From $36/mo)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Powered Now?
The closest alternative depends on your reason for switching. Tradify is the most-recommended overall (highest aggregated rating). If price is the driver, Joist starts lower. See the full breakdown below.
Is Powered Now the best option for hvac businesses?
Powered Now is a solid mid-tier choice but not our top-ranked option for HVAC. See our HVAC comparison page for the full ranking.
What should I look for when switching from Powered Now?
When switching, audit four things: data export support (can you take your customer list with you?), integration parity (will your QuickBooks/Stripe/Zapier setup still work?), pricing changes at your team size (per-user vs. per-company structures change the math), and implementation cost (most enterprise tools charge for migration).