Plumbing Software Costs
Plumbing software costs: what sole traders should pay in 2026
Job-management software prices for trades vary a lot, and the sticker price rarely tells the whole story. Here is what a sole trader plumber should actually expect to pay.
Most plumbing software in Australia costs $40 to $150 a month once scheduling, invoicing and a customer-facing profile are added on. CoYoTrade's Pro plan is A$29/month flat, with a directory listing and zero commission included, not billed separately.
What drives the price up
Base plans for trade software usually look cheap until you add what a sole trader actually needs — a second calendar view, payment processing, or a customer-facing booking page. Those add-ons often turn a $20 base plan into a $70–$150 monthly bill once you are running a real business on it.
What a flat plan should include
For a sole trader plumber, a fair monthly plan should cover quoting, scheduling, invoicing with correct GST, and a way to get paid without chasing bank transfers. Anything less means you are still doing part of the admin manually, which defeats the point of paying for software at all.
Where CoYoTrade differs
CoYoTrade's Pro plan is A$29/month and includes all of the above, plus GPS tracking on jobs and a directory profile that brings in new customers — at no extra charge and with no commission taken from jobs it generates. That directory listing is usually the piece other platforms either omit or charge separately for.
The real comparison isn't just the subscription
The subscription fee is only part of the cost. If a platform also charges per lead, takes a percentage of each job, or charges extra for a team member seat, the real monthly cost can be several times the advertised price. Check what is bundled versus what gets added on before comparing numbers.
Sole trader or crew?
CoYoTrade's Pro plan at A$29/month is built for one operator. Running a small crew scales up from there without switching software. See every plan here.
| Typical trade software | CoYoTrade Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $40–$150/month | A$29/month |
| Quoting & scheduling | Included | Included |
| GPS tracking | Often extra | Included |
| Customer directory listing | Rarely offered | Included |
| Commission on jobs | None (subscription model) | None |
Frequently asked questions
How much should a sole trader plumber pay for software?
Typically $40 to $150 per month in Australia, depending on features. CoYoTrade's Pro plan is A$29/month and includes quoting, scheduling, GPS tracking, invoicing, payment and a directory listing.
Does cheaper plumbing software mean fewer features?
Not necessarily. Many plumbing software costs scale with add-ons like a customer-facing booking page or lead generation, often charged separately. CoYoTrade bundles a customer directory into the base membership.
Are there hidden costs with plumbing job-management software?
Common hidden costs include per-user fees, payment processing add-ons, and separate charges for a directory or booking page. CoYoTrade charges one flat fee with no commission and no extra charge for directory visibility.
One flat price, everything included.
A$29/month for sole traders. No commission, no per-lead fees, no hidden add-ons.
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