Taskr vs simPRO
Job management software for trade and field service businesses. Here's how Taskr compares for Australian trade businesses.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Taskr | simPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Guided setup checklist | Typically 2-6 weeks with onboarding support |
| Mobile experience | Built for field use: iPhone & iPad app (iOS 17+), in beta via TestFlight | Mobile app available but designed as an extension of the desktop platform |
| Job costing | Real-time job costing with labour, materials, and travel | Detailed project costing with multi-level cost centres |
| Ease of use | Minimal training needed, techs adopt it the first day | Powerful but complex, requires dedicated training |
| Pricing | $100 per seat / month, ex GST (or $1,000 per seat / year), 14-day free trial (no lock-in) | Tiered pricing, typically $50-100+/user/month |
Why teams switch to Taskr
Guided setup checklist, not weeks of onboarding
Mobile app designed for field techs, not office staff
14-day free trial, no lock-in
simPRO limitations
Steep learning curve, takes weeks to set up
Complex interface that field techs resist using
Expensive for smaller teams with per-user pricing tiers
Frequently asked questions
Is Taskr better than simPRO for Australian trade businesses?
Taskr is purpose-built for Australian trades with industry-specific compliance workflows (AS1851, APVMA, AS2201), a mobile-first design, and full quoting, scheduling, and invoicing in one platform. simPRO job management software for trade and field service businesses. The right choice depends on your industry and workflow. Taskr has a 14-day free trial.
How does Taskr compare to simPRO on pricing?
$100 per seat / month, ex GST (or $1,000 per seat / year). 14-day free trial · card at sign-up · no charge until day 14 · cancel anytime. Full platform access, and there are no lock-in contracts. simPRO uses custom or tiered pricing that typically scales with users and features.
Can I switch from simPRO to Taskr?
Yes. Taskr can import customers, sites, assets, and job history from CSV or Excel. Ready-made column mappings for exports from simPRO, AroFlo, ServiceM8, Uptick, Procore, FireMate, Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks — and any other CSV or Excel spreadsheet can be mapped by hand. A setup checklist on your Home screen walks you through adding your company details, adding your first customer and location, creating your first job, and sending your first invoice. The Taskr app runs on iPhone and iPad (iOS 17 or newer) and is handed out through Apple's TestFlight while in beta. There's no Android build yet — the Taskr dashboard works in any browser, including on Android phones.
How we evaluated
This comparison was compiled by the Taskr team based on publicly available information, product documentation, and user feedback as of March 2026. We focus on criteria relevant to Australian trade and field service businesses: compliance support (AS1851, APVMA, AS2201), mobile experience for field technicians, ease of setup, pricing transparency, and accounting integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB).
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