Comparison

AgentBuddy vs ServiceM8 and Tradify for Plumbers

AgentBuddy handles your calls, quoting, and follow ups automatically while ServiceM8 and Tradify still need you to do the work.

AgentBuddy Team · AI office manager for NZ tradies

The real cost of manning the office

ServiceM8 and Tradify are solid job management tools, but they don't answer your phone or send quotes for you. You still need someone to handle those calls, type up quotes, and chase clients. That person costs you $60k a year or more. AgentBuddy does all that automatically for $249 a month. No wages, no ACC levies, no sick days.

Quoting from a photo - no more typing

A plumber snaps a photo of a leaky pipe, sends it to AgentBuddy, and within seconds a quote goes out to the customer. ServiceM8 and Tradify need you to manually enter job details to generate a quote. AgentBuddy cuts that step out because it uses AI to see what needs doing. Faster quotes mean more jobs won.

Following up leads while you're on the tools

Leads that don't get followed up are jobs you never booked. ServiceM8 and Tradify can store leads, but they rely on you to call or email them back. AgentBuddy automatically calls new leads, books them in, and sends confirmations. No more lost business because you were too busy unblocking a toilet.

Forget chasing invoices manually

Chasing late payments is a drain on your time. Tradify and ServiceM8 can send automated payment reminders, but you still have to create and send the invoices. AgentBuddy handles the whole cycle: it creates the invoice, sends it, and follows up until it's paid. Your cash flow stays healthy without you lifting a finger.

Price point that makes sense for Kiwi tradies

ServiceM8 and Tradify charge per user and add fees for extras like payments and forms. You can easily spend $100 a month per user plus extras. AgentBuddy is $249 a month flat, with no per user fees and no hidden costs. And you get a free 2 week trial to see how much time it saves you.

If you want software that still needs you to do the work, stick with ServiceM8 or Tradify. But if you want an AI office manager that does the calling, quoting, booking, and invoicing for you, try AgentBuddy free for two weeks. No risk, just more time on the tools.