AI tool directory
The handful of tools most tradies actually need — what they do, what they cost and what to watch out for.
ChatGPT
All-round AI assistant for writing quotes, replies and explanations.
Free plan; paid plans from about US$20/month
Claude
Great for longer documents like scopes, terms and policies.
Free plan; paid plans from about US$20/month
Gemini
Google's AI — handy if you already use Gmail and Google Workspace.
Free plan; included in some Google Workspace plans
Zapier
Connects your apps so tasks happen automatically.
Free plan for simple automations; paid from about US$20/month
Make
Visual automation builder — powerful and good value.
Free plan; paid from about US$10/month
Xero
Kiwi-born accounting software with quotes, invoices and reminders.
Plans from about NZ$35/month (check current pricing)
Google Calendar
Free shared calendar — the simplest way to run your job diary.
Free with a Google account
Tradify
Job management for trades: scheduling, quotes, invoices and timesheets.
Check current pricing on the official site
ServiceM8
Phone-first job app for scheduling, quotes, invoices and customer texts.
Check current pricing on the official site
Fergus
NZ-built job management: quoting, scheduling calendar, job cards and invoicing.
Check current pricing on the official site
MYOB
Long-standing NZ/AU accounting software for invoices, bills and GST.
Check current pricing on the official site
Calendly
Booking links so customers pick a quote-visit time themselves.
Free plan available; check current pricing
Jobber
Field service app for scheduling, quoting, invoicing and online booking.
Check current pricing on the official site
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