ContractShield vs Tradify
Short answer
Tradify is a New Zealand job management app for small trade contractors, priced per user per month. ContractShield is a US-built PWA priced at 1% per accepted job, with AI that drafts quotes in under a minute (review and send in about 25 minutes total), milestone billing through Stripe, and no per-seat fees.
- ContractShield is built for small contractors and remodelers, Tradify is typically built for larger teams.
- ContractShield charges 1% per accepted job at funding, no per-seat fees.
- Tradify usually charges per user per month or per year.
- ContractShield's AI drafts quotes in under a minute, plus project tracking and milestone billing.
- The Work Order Marketplace is a secondary feature, not the lead pitch.
What is Tradify?
Tradify offers quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking for small trade contractors, with strong app store ratings in AU and NZ. Pricing is around $34 per user per month, billed annually. For a 4-person crew that runs $1,632 per year before any add-ons.
What is ContractShield?
ContractShield charges 1% per accepted job at funding. A 4-person small contractor running $30,000 per month in accepted jobs pays $300 per month, only when work happens, and zero in slow months. No per-user fee, no setup fee, free trial.
How fast is quoting in ContractShield vs Tradify?
ContractShield's AI drafts a complete quote in under a minute, with markup, labor, and materials itemized; you review and send in about 25 minutes total. Tradify quotes are template-based and usually take 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on job complexity.
How does pricing compare?
Tradify is per-user-per-month. ContractShield is per accepted job. If your seat count grows, Tradify gets more expensive. If you have a slow month, ContractShield costs zero.
Feature-by-feature
Feature, ContractShield, Tradify AI quote builder, Yes, ~25 minutes, Template only Per-seat fees, No, Yes, ~$34 per user/month Per-lead fees, No, No Milestone billing, Yes, Stripe, Manual invoicing Best fit, 1 to 25 employees, 1 to 10 trade users Pricing model, 1% per accepted job, Per user per month
Which one should you pick?
Pick Tradify if you are a larger operation that already commits to per-user pricing and a longer onboarding cycle. Pick ContractShield if you are a small contractor or remodeler who wants AI that drafts a quote in under a minute, mobile project tracking on the job site, and per-job pricing that scales with revenue, not headcount.
Frequently asked questions
Does ContractShield replace Tradify?
For small contractors and remodelers, 1 to 25 employees, yes. ContractShield bundles quoting, project tracking, and milestone billing in one PWA. Tradify is a better fit for larger field service operations with custom workflows.
Is ContractShield more expensive than Tradify?
ContractShield charges 1% per accepted job at funding. A small contractor running $25,000 per month in accepted jobs pays $250 per month. Tradify usually charges per user per month, so cost grows with headcount, not revenue.
Can I import my data from Tradify?
Yes. ContractShield supports CSV import for clients, jobs, and pricebook line items. Most small teams migrate in a single afternoon.
Does ContractShield work on a phone?
Yes. ContractShield is a PWA, installable on iOS and Android, with offline support for tasks and photos. The job site is the input device.
Do I have to use the Work Order Marketplace?
No. The Work Order Marketplace is a secondary feature. Most contractors join for the AI quote builder and milestone billing, and only opt in to the marketplace later.
Switch from Tradify in an afternoon
Free trial. 1% per accepted job. No seat fees, no setup fees.
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