TL;DR
AroFlo and Built Simple solve different problems. AroFlo is field-service management for trades running recurring service and maintenance work (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, solar) — strong on asset tracking, compliance and accounting integrations, priced per user with a minimum team size and a one-off onboarding fee. Built Simple is construction project management for builders, renovators and owner-builders running jobs from quote to handover — flat per-business pricing from $0, no per-user fees, no onboarding fee, and a $39/mo tier just for owner-builders. If you run service calls, look at AroFlo. If you run projects, Built Simple is the simpler, cheaper fit.
AroFlo vs Built Simple: at a glance
| Built Simple | AroFlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Builders, renovators, owner-builders running projects | Field-service trades running recurring service & maintenance |
| Pricing model | Flat per business — Freemium $0, then $39 / $79 / $199 / $399/mo | Per user (quote-based). Independent listings report ~$67–120/user/mo by tier, 3-user minimum |
| Free plan | Yes — Freemium | No (demo only) |
| Onboarding fee | None | One-off setup fee (reported ~$1,299) |
| Owner-builder tier | Yes — Home Projects $39/mo | No |
| Estimating & take-offs from plans | Yes | Quoting focused on service jobs, not plan take-offs |
| Asset / compliance / test-and-tag | Basic | Deep (core strength) |
| Accounting integration | No (handle accounting separately) | Yes — Xero, MYOB |
| Origin | Australian (Melbourne, 2025) | Australian (Melbourne, established) |
Pricing last verified July 2026. AroFlo does not publish pricing publicly; figures are from independent listings (Capterra, GetApp, TrustRadius) and may vary by quote.
When AroFlo is the right choice
AroFlo has earned a strong reputation in Australian field service, and for the right business it’s excellent. Pick AroFlo if:
- Your work is service calls, not projects. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, solar and maintenance businesses that dispatch technicians to many short jobs are exactly who AroFlo is built for.
- You need deep asset and compliance management. Test-and-tag, asset histories, safety and certificate tracking are core AroFlo strengths.
- Accounting sync is non-negotiable. AroFlo integrates with Xero and MYOB out of the box.
- You have a larger, stable team where per-user pricing and a one-off onboarding investment make sense.
When Built Simple is the better fit
If you build rather than service — new homes, renovations, extensions, owner-builds — Built Simple fits the way you actually work, and costs a lot less to run:
- You run projects from quote to handover. Estimating, take-offs, scheduling, team & equipment tracking, defects and progress claims in one place.
- You want to start free. Built Simple’s Freemium plan is $0 — no card, no onboarding fee. AroFlo starts with a paid quote and a setup cost.
- You don’t want per-user pricing. Built Simple is flat per business, so adding your crew doesn’t inflate the bill.
- You’re an owner-builder. The Home Projects tier at $39/mo is built for managing a single build — AroFlo has no equivalent.
- You want it running today. Mobile-first, quick to set up, no implementation project required.
Pricing comparison
This is the clearest difference. AroFlo prices per user with a minimum team size and a one-off onboarding fee; Built Simple is flat per business with a free plan and no setup cost.
| Scenario | Built Simple | AroFlo (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-builder, one project | Best$39/mo (Home Projects) | Not offered |
| Solo / small crew | $0–79/mo flat | ~$67–120/user/mo by tier, 3-user min (~$200+/mo) + one-off setup |
| 5-person team | $79–199/mo flat | ~$335–600/mo by tier + one-off setup (~$1,299) |
| Free to try | YesFreemium $0 + 14-day trial | Demo only |
Built Simple pricing is published and flat. AroFlo figures are reported ranges from independent listings (July 2026); get a quote from AroFlo for exact numbers.
What Built Simple doesn’t have (yet)
We’d rather be straight with you. If these are dealbreakers, AroFlo (or another field-service tool) is the better call:
- Xero / MYOB integration. Built Simple doesn’t sync to accounting software. Most small builders handle accounting separately, but if live sync is a hard requirement, AroFlo wins here.
- Deep field-service dispatch & asset management. If your business is recurring service calls and asset compliance, that’s AroFlo’s home turf, not ours.
Who should pick which
| You are… | Pick |
|---|---|
| An owner-builder managing your own build | Built Simple Home Projects $39/mo |
| A builder or renovator running projects | Built Simple Tradie/Builder |
| A service trade doing recurring calls & maintenance | AroFlo |
| A business that needs Xero/MYOB sync + asset compliance | AroFlo |
| Anyone who wants to start free and keep costs flat | Built Simple |
Run projects, not service calls? Start free.
Built Simple gives you estimating, scheduling, team tracking and defects in one Australian-built platform — from $0, no onboarding fee, cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Is Built Simple a good AroFlo alternative?
It depends what you do. If you run construction projects (builds, renovations, owner-builds), Built Simple is a simpler, cheaper alternative with a free plan and flat per-business pricing. If you run recurring field-service work with heavy asset and compliance needs, AroFlo is purpose-built for that and the better fit.
How much does AroFlo cost compared to Built Simple?
AroFlo doesn’t publish pricing; independent listings (July 2026) report roughly $67 to $120 per user per month depending on tier, with a 3-user minimum, plus a one-off onboarding fee reported around $1,299. Built Simple is flat per business — Freemium $0, then $39, $79, $199 or $399/mo — with no per-user fees and no setup cost.
Does Built Simple integrate with Xero or MYOB?
Not currently. AroFlo does integrate with Xero and MYOB. If accounting sync is a hard requirement, that’s a point in AroFlo’s favour. If you handle accounting separately (most small builders do), Built Simple won’t cost you anything there.
Is AroFlo built for builders?
Not primarily. AroFlo is field-service management — designed for trades doing service calls and maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, solar). Built Simple is designed for builders and renovators running projects from quote to handover, and for owner-builders managing a single build.
Is Built Simple Australian-owned?
Yes — founded in Melbourne in 2025. Pricing is in AUD and the product is built around Australian building workflows.
Bottom line
AroFlo is a strong Australian field-service platform — if your business is recurring service calls, asset compliance and you want accounting sync, it’s a genuine contender. But if you’re a builder, renovator or owner-builder running projects, Built Simple matches your work more closely and costs far less: flat per-business pricing, a free plan, no onboarding fee, and a tier built specifically for owner-builders. Start free and see if it fits before you pay for anything.
