Trade2Base vs simPRO
simPRO is a powerful enterprise field service platform with strong service contracts and parts management — but it is Australia-based, charges per technician and has no marketing attribution. Trade2Base wins on flat pricing, campaign ROI tracking and a self-serve trial.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trade2Base | simPRO |
|---|---|---|
Campaign attribution (ad ROI) simPRO has no marketing attribution layer | ||
AI campaign copywriting | ||
WhatsApp Business messaging | ||
Direct mail integration | ||
VAT-compliant invoicing simPRO supports UK VAT invoicing | ||
Gas Safe cert storage simPRO has compliance doc storage, not Gas Safe-specific | ||
Customer self-serve portal simPRO has limited customer portal features | ||
Quote digital sign-off | ||
Job scheduling & dispatch simPRO has very strong scheduling tools | ||
Mobile app (iOS & Android) | ||
Service contracts / PSM simPRO has strong maintenance contract management | ||
Parts & materials tracking simPRO has detailed parts catalogue and stock management | ||
Purchase orders (PO module) simPRO has a dedicated PO and supplier ordering module | ||
GPS vehicle tracking simPRO has scheduling optimisation, not native GPS | ||
Xero / QuickBooks integration simPRO has strong accounting integrations | ||
Per-business pricing simPRO charges per user/technician | ||
7-day free trial simPRO is demo-only with sales-led onboarding | ||
UK-based support simPRO is Australia-based; UK support available but limited hours |
Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. simPRO pricing estimated from public information — verify with simPRO directly.
Where Trade2Base pulls ahead
Campaign attribution simPRO does not offer
simPRO is one of the most capable field service platforms available — service contracts, purchase orders, parts management. But it has zero marketing attribution. Trade2Base connects your Google ads, Facebook campaigns and direct mail back to the invoices and contracts they generated. simPRO cannot do this.
Flat business pricing vs per-technician seats
simPRO pricing scales with your technician headcount and is typically in the £100-400+/month range for small teams. Trade2Base Growth is £99/month flat for teams of up to 8 — and includes campaign attribution, AI tools and WhatsApp messaging that simPRO does not offer at any price.
Self-serve trial vs sales-led onboarding
You can start a Trade2Base free trial in seconds without a sales call. simPRO requires a demo booking, a scoping call and a sales process before you can access the product. For smaller trade businesses, Trade2Base is ready when you are.
Pricing comparison
| Scenario | Trade2Base | simPRO | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo engineer | £29/mo | ~£100-150/mo (1 user) | simPRO is enterprise-tier pricing |
| 3-engineer team | £29/mo | ~£200-350/mo (3 users) | Trade2Base saves ~£170-320/mo |
| 5-engineer team | £99/mo | ~£350-500+/mo (5 users) | Trade2Base adds AI + attribution |
| Campaign attribution | ✓ All plans | Not available | |
| AI creative tools | ✓ All plans | Not available | |
| 7-day free trial | ✓ Self-serve | Demo only |
simPRO pricing estimated — contact them for accurate UK pricing. Prices exclude VAT.
When simPRO might suit you better
- You run a large field service operation (20+ technicians) where enterprise-level job costing, parts management and workflow controls are essential daily requirements
- You need a comprehensive purchase order module with supplier catalogue ordering, parts stock management and job-level materials costing across multiple depots
- Advanced project management with multi-stage progress billing, certified payment applications and subcontractor management for larger commercial projects
- You are already at significant scale and need a platform that has grown with enterprise field service businesses and has deep integrations with accounting systems like MYOB or Xero at scale
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UK-based support. Campaign attribution from day one. Flat business pricing. No sales call required.
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