“I just text Mate from site and the invoice is sorted before I've even packed up my tools.”
AI-Powered for NZ Trades
Your Own AI.
Your Whole Business.Control Everything With A Conversation.
Create quotes, jobs, invoices, contractors, and customers — just by talking to your personalised AI. Built specifically for NZ painters and plasterers, with Xero integration built in.
No credit card required. 14-day free trial with full Professional features.
Features
Your AI-powered command centre for trade
Tell your AI what you need — quotes, schedules, invoices — and watch it happen. Purpose-built for NZ painters and plasterers.
NZ Painter Rates Built In
Pre-loaded with NZ industry rates. Your AI uses these to generate accurate quotes instantly.
Xero Integration
Your AI creates quotes and invoices directly in Xero. Just ask, and it's done — no double entry.
AI Job Scheduling
Ask your AI to schedule a job and it handles the rest.
Contractor Management
Create contractors with a quick chat. They get job details via SMS or email with links to provide updates.
AI-Powered Timesheets
Smart timesheet entry powered by a conversation. Hours logged, ready for payroll.
Coming Soon
AI Document Parsing
Upload plans or specs and your AI extracts job details, creates quotes, and sets up customers automatically.
Invoice Inbox
Forward your invoices. We do the rest.
Stop manually entering bills. Just email your invoices to your unique ATT address and our AI categorises them, links them to jobs, and keeps your analytics accurate — instantly.
AI-powered categorisation
Invoices are automatically classified as supplier or contractor bills the moment they arrive.
Auto-linked to jobs
Line items are matched to your jobs automatically, so costs land in the right place every time.
Instant, accurate analytics
With every invoice categorised and linked, your job costing and profit reports are always up to date.
Just forward your emails
Every account gets a unique email address. Forward invoices there and the system handles the rest.
Real results for real trade businesses
Less time on admin. More time on the tools. Here's what changes when your AI handles the busywork.
5+ Hours Saved Weekly
Stop chasing paperwork. Automate quotes, schedules, and invoices so you can focus on the work that pays.
Quote 3x Faster
Just describe the job to your AI. It builds the quote, calculates the price, and sends it to Xero.
Zero Scheduling Mix-ups
See all jobs and crews in one calendar. Drag, drop, and know exactly who's where.
Payroll-Ready Timesheets
Hours logged, verified, and exportable. No more wrangling spreadsheets at week's end.
Complete Job Visibility
Know exactly where every job stands, who's assigned, and what's coming up next.
Testimonials
What tradies are saying
“I'm taking on way more work now. I can get accurate quotes out the door so fast that I'm not turning down jobs anymore.”
“Computers make me angry, and with ATT there's less of them in my life, so that's a win.”
“Been using it for almost a year and put 250 jobs through it, absolute game changer. I can actually spend time working on the business instead of in it.”
“I just text my hours in and every job's already in my calendar, honestly didn't think it could be that simple.”
“I get an email with all the job details, everything's in one place and organised, no more chaos.”
Pricing
Flexible pricing for your business
All prices in NZD, exclusive of GST. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial.
Quoting Only
$99/month
Perfect for quoting and estimates
- Create, edit and archive quotes
- Default NZ painter rates
- Create, edit and archive rates
- Create, edit and archive customers
- Sync quotes and customers to Xero
Mate AI Assistant
- Automated quote pricing
- Customer creation / management
- Quote creation / management
Most Popular
Professional
$199/month
Ideal for growing businesses
- Everything in Quoting Only
- Create and manage jobs
- Create and manage contractors
- Staff timesheet management
- Calendar invites for contractors
- Analytics (customer, job, contractor, staff)
Mate AI Assistant
- Manage all of the above
- Ask Mate anything about your business
- Have Mate AI control your calendar
Limited
Founding Partner
$4,999one-time
Lifetime access
Complete solution for founding partners
- Everything in Professional
- No ongoing costs – one-time payment
- Lifetime access to Automate The Trades
- 10% referral credit for new customers (for the first 12 months)
- Priority feature requests / bug reports
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
As long as your subscription is active, we'll never increase your price.
Why Us
One flat price. No per-user fees.
Other platforms charge per user — costs spiral as your team grows. We charge one flat monthly rate, no matter how many users, staff or contractors you add.
| Team Size | Automate The TradesFlat Rate | Alternative 1per user/mo | Alternative 2per user/mo | Alternative 3per user/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 user, 0 staff, 0 contractors1 seat | $199/mo | $53–$75/mo | $25–$124/mo | $48–$62/mo |
| 1 user, 1 staff, 1 contractor3 seats | $199/mo | $239–$305/mo | $75–$372/mo | $144–$186/mo |
| 1 user, 2 staff, 5 contractors8 seats | $199/mo | $824–$1,000/mo | $200–$992/mo | $384–$496/mo |
| 3 users, 5 staff, 10 contractors18 seats | $199/mo | $1,754–$2,150/mo | $450–$2,232/mo | $864–$1,116/mo |
1 user, 0 staff, 0 contractors1 seat
Automate The Trades$199/mo
Alternative 1$53–$75/mo
Alternative 2$25–$124/mo
Alternative 3$48–$62/mo
1 user, 1 staff, 1 contractor3 seats
Automate The Trades$199/mo
Alternative 1$239–$305/mo
Alternative 2$75–$372/mo
Alternative 3$144–$186/mo
1 user, 2 staff, 5 contractors8 seats
Automate The Trades$199/mo
Alternative 1$824–$1,000/mo
Alternative 2$200–$992/mo
Alternative 3$384–$496/mo
3 users, 5 staff, 10 contractors18 seats
Automate The Trades$199/mo
Alternative 1$1,754–$2,150/mo
Alternative 2$450–$2,232/mo
Alternative 3$864–$1,116/mo
Unlimited users, staff & contractors
No hidden fees or per-seat charges
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Got questions? We've got answers. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch.
Yes, 100%. Automate The Trades was built specifically for NZ painting and plastering businesses. Our default rates are based on NZ industry standards and are easy to change, we integrate with Xero, and our team is based right here in New Zealand. We understand GST, how subbies work, and what it takes to run a trade business.
No, Automate The Trades works alongside Xero — it doesn't replace it. We handle the job management, quoting, and scheduling side of your business, then push quotes and invoices directly into Xero. Your accountant keeps using Xero exactly as they do now, but with cleaner, automatic data flowing in.
Once you're logged in, you click a link and give us access - it's that simple. We'll then automatically import your existing customers for you, and keep your quotes and invoices synced.
Most businesses are up and running within an hour. Connect your Xero account and we'll automatically import your existing customers for you. Add your team, and you're ready to go. We also offer free onboarding calls to make sure you get the most out of the platform from day one.
Contractors don't need to log into the system at all. They receive job details via SMS or email with all the info they need — address, dates, scope of work, and any attached documents. Each message includes a link where they can provide updates on the job, confirm attendance, or flag any issues — no account required.
Absolutely. When you sign up, you get a 14-day free trial of our Professional plan — no credit card required. You get full access to all features during your trial, so you can properly test how your AI assistant fits your workflow before committing. When your trial ends, you simply choose a plan and subscribe.
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