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Switching from Simpro to AroFlo
The rare, honest direction: moving down when Simpro is more than you need. If you are paying for depth you never use, this is a real way to cut cost and admin — as long as you know what you give up.
By Software TradiesUpdated 6 October 20266 min read
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Why tradies make this switch
- Simpro is more depth than you actually use.
- You want lower cost and simpler day-to-day admin.
- The implementation and maintenance overhead is not paying off.
Side by side
| Simpro | AroFlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | 5+ crews | Growing teams |
| Price from | Quote only | $80/mo per user (min 3, ex GST) |
| Job costing | Very strong | Strong |
| Inventory | Deep | Basic |
| Implementation | A project (weeks) | Modest |
| Our score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
How the move works
- 1Scope what you really use. List the Simpro features you use weekly. If inventory and deep reporting are not on it, moving down can make sense.
- 2Get an AroFlo demo and quote. Confirm it covers your must-haves — and note the 3-user minimum.
- 3Export your Simpro data. Clients, and any job costing history you need to keep. Plan this carefully.
- 4Migrate with care. A step down is still a migration — do not lose data you rely on.
- 5Train staff before go-live. Even a simpler system needs a short ramp for the crew.
- 6Cut over, then cancel Simpro. A short overlap only; check the Simpro contract terms before cancelling.
What to watch for
- Inventory and deep reporting are weaker — confirm you do not rely on them.
- AroFlo has a 3-user minimum, so check the real monthly cost.
- Migration from Simpro is not trivial — plan the data, especially job costing.
- Do not lose historic job-costing data the accountant may need.
The verdict
Move to AroFlo if…
- Simpro is more than you use.
- You want lower cost and simpler setup.
- You are running under about five users.
Stay on Simpro if…
- You use Simpro’s inventory and deep reporting.
- You have multiple crews with complex scheduling.
- You have only just implemented Simpro — give it time.
Common questions
Is AroFlo easier than Simpro?
Yes — it is a smaller system with a lighter setup. That is the point of moving down: less to run.
What do I lose moving to AroFlo?
Mostly depth — deep inventory and the heaviest reporting. If you use those weekly, stay on Simpro.
How much does AroFlo cost?
From $80/mo per user, with a 3-user minimum and ex GST — so roughly $240/mo at the smallest.
Can I keep running Simpro while I trial AroFlo?
For a short cut-over, yes — but avoid months of parallel running, which doubles the admin.