AroFlo vs FieldBench

AroFlo is cloud-based job management software for tradespeople, builders and service professionals. It covers quoting, scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and compliance, alongside job costing, purchase orders, supplier catalogues, project management, inventory, timesheets and reporting. Field staff can create quotes on-site, complete safety forms, raise invoices and take payments. The AroFlo Field app runs on iOS and Android, and the software is also available through a web browser. Full use requires an internet connection, although Field can create tasks, record labour and materials, and update expenses offline. Listed accounting connections include Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Reckon; Stripe is listed for payments. Standard plan inclusions include AroConnect and access to more than 600 connected suppliers. AroFlo Lightning is described as an AI layer with Cooper and agents for job preparation, technician training, documentation and customer communication. Pricing is $80 a month, with a minimum of three users; the listed price decreases as user licences increase.

FieldBench is field service software for skilled trades, bringing jobs, quotes, equipment and payments into a service workflow. For residential and light commercial plumbing, it supports scheduling, dispatch, client communication, invoicing and payment collection. Its dispatch board has board, calendar, map and list views for reviewing job status, assignments and rescheduling. Quotes can offer good, better and best options, go to clients for signature and approval, then convert into invoices. Payment options include Stripe cards and deposits, saved cards and invoice payment links; Tap to Pay availability depends on processor, device and region, and processing fees apply separately. The Android and iOS apps give technicians access to jobs, client and equipment history, forms, quotes, payments, chat and time tracking. Integrations include QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar and Zapier. The free plan is free for one user and up to 20 jobs monthly. Starter is $49 a month for three users and unlimited jobs; Pro is $99 a month for seven users and advanced operations.