McCormick Systems vs Tradify

McCormick Systems provides estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors. Its workflow runs from digital plan takeoff through a final bid proposal in one system. Electrical tools include auto-count, Auto Home Run, trade-specific databases and labor units such as NECA units. Plumbing users can take off PDF plans and price fixtures, pipes, fittings and labor from a plumbing database. Mechanical estimating offers pre-built assemblies, automatic quantity calculations and optional MCAA or PHCC units. Multiple users can access estimates online and share project information. Supplier connections provide price updates or accept preferred vendor rates. For awarded jobs, users can assign cost codes and classes, sync project and budget information with FOUNDATION, and share change orders through an API. The software is available as web-based or self-hosted Windows software. Pricing is on request.

Tradify is job management software for trades and service businesses. It brings inquiries, quotes, jobs, staff, invoices, and payments into one app, with tools for estimating, job tracking, timesheets, and staff scheduling. Its scheduler assigns staff, helps plan routes, and syncs with Google Calendar. Tradify lists integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, and Stripe. The Lite plan costs $47 a month per user and includes job management, scheduling, quoting, invoicing, online payments, and accounting sync. Pro costs $51 a month per user and adds inquiry tools, job files and photos, recurring jobs, timesheets, and subcontractor scheduling. Plus costs $61 a month per user and adds SmartRead for Bills, SmartWrite, service reminders, job tasks, purchase orders, bulk invoicing, kit bundles, and reporting. Custom pricing is by request. A 14-day trial includes all features and does not require a credit card; there is no free plan. Tradify is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The maker says paid accounts require two-step security with login codes delivered by SMS. Its API page says there is no official public API or documented third-party webhooks.