TradeflareTradeFlare vs Workiz
Both run a trade business from your phone. TradeFlare puts an AI front desk that answers every call 24/7 and a crew walkie-talkie in every plan, at a published price. Workiz has a longer track record and more back-office tools. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can pick what fits your shop.
From TradeFlare, not Workiz. Workiz's prices and features below come from its public website, checked November 3, 2026, with links at the bottom. Where we couldn't find something on Workiz's pages we say so, which doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
TradeFlare and Workiz, side by side
| TradeFlare | Workiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Plumbing, HVAC and electrical crews (also handyman, roofing, general contractors), owner-operator to multi-crew | Field service teams of many sizes (Standard: growing teams; Pro: mid-size; Ultimate: multi-location and franchises) |
| Starting price | $99.99/mo Pro (up to 5 seats). Founding Crew $49.99/mo for the first 10 crews, locked 12 months | Not published: Standard, Pro and Ultimate are “Request pricing” |
| Price for a 5-person crew | $99.99/mo (Pro, 5 seats incl. owner, 250 AI phone minutes) | Not published (request pricing) |
| AI phone answering | Included in every plan: AI front desk answers 24/7, takes details, transcript + recording (Pro 250 min/mo, Crew 600; extra minute packs from $24.99/100) | Genius Answering (calls, email, SMS, web forms, lead sources; English, Spanish and French; live transfers) is sold separately |
| AI books the job | Yes, books callers into open slots using your hours, job lengths and who's available | Genius Scheduling on Pro and Ultimate; online booking with optional checkout |
| Emergency alert to on-call phone | Yes, emergency flag + loud alarm to the on-call phone | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Push-to-talk crew walkie-talkie | Yes, push-to-talk crew walkie-talkie with photos, included | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Run the business by voice | Yes: set up the company and run jobs by voice | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Customer texts / on-my-way | Yes, from a verified business number; on-my-way texts with live map; auto-reply to “where's my tech?” | 2-way texting and call tracking via Genius Phone (sold separately); “On my way” on all plans, “On my way Plus” on Pro+ |
| Quotes and invoices | Yes: price book, quotes with customer signature, change orders, invoices | Yes: jobs, estimates, invoices, price book; sales proposals and flat rate on Ultimate |
| Customer payments | Card + bank transfer via your own Stripe account; pay link, QR code; TradeFlare adds no fee (Stripe's fees apply) | Workiz Pay: online payments, deposits, consumer financing, Tap to Pay (rates not on the pricing page) |
| Accounting sync | No accounting sync yet (Books export for your bookkeeper) | QuickBooks Online sync on all plans |
| Spanish | No (English only today) | Genius Answering speaks English, Spanish and French |
| Apps | iPhone and Android apps (no desktop web app) | Web/desktop plus mobile app |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel in App Store / Google Play settings | Monthly or annual (annual discount); see their terms |
| Trial | 14-day trial in the app (Pro and Crew) | 7-day trial, no card required |
| How you start | Download the app; subscribe in the app | Online sign-up or demo |
Pick TradeFlare if your phone is the problem
You're on the tools, calls go to voicemail, and the crew is spread across job sites.
Published, all-in price
TradeFlare's AI front desk is included at $99.99/mo. Workiz plans are “Request pricing” and Genius Answering is sold separately.
Crew walkie-talkie
Push-to-talk with photos inside crew chat, included. We didn't find a walkie-talkie on Workiz's pricing page.
Longer trial
14 days in the TradeFlare app versus Workiz's 7-day trial.
Being straight with you
TradeFlare is new and focused. These are real reasons a shop might pick Workiz.
Phone system
Genius Phone adds an integrated phone system with call tracking, call masking, call flows and ad tracking. TradeFlare doesn't do call masking or ad tracking numbers yet.
Multilingual AI
Genius Answering speaks English, Spanish and French and can live-transfer to your team. TradeFlare's front desk is English only.
Back-office depth
QuickBooks Online sync, inventory, service plans, purchase orders, equipment tracking, Zapier and an open API on higher plans.
What a month costs, with AI phone answering
Monthly prices in USD, before tax. TradeFlare is billed through the App Store or Google Play and renews monthly until you cancel.
| Your shop | TradeFlare | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Solo owner | Pro $99.99/mo, AI front desk included | Not published (request pricing); Genius Answering sold separately |
| 5-person crew | Pro $99.99/mo | Not published; Genius Answering sold separately |
| 10+ person crew | Crew $249.99/mo (no seat cap) | Not published; Genius Answering sold separately |
Workiz doesn't publish prices on its pricing page; we don't guess at them. Ask Workiz for a quote that includes Genius Phone and Genius Answering if you want AI answering. Founding Crew: $49.99/mo locked for 12 months, 150 AI minutes, 5 seats, first 10 licensed crews only.
Questions owners ask
Is this page written by Workiz?
No. TradeFlare wrote it. We took Workiz's prices and features from its own public website on November 3, 2026 and link every source below. Prices and plans change, so check Workiz's site before you decide. If anything here is wrong, email info@tradeflareapp.com and we'll fix it.
Can I move from Workiz to TradeFlare?
There's no automatic import from Workiz today. You add your customers and jobs in the app, and setup by voice takes about 10 minutes.
Is TradeFlare's AI phone line really included?
Yes. Pro includes 250 AI phone minutes a month, Crew 600, and Founding Crew 150. If you need more, minute packs are $24.99 for 100, $58.99 for 250 or $108.99 for 500. The front desk tells callers they're talking to an AI assistant.
Where these facts come from
- Workiz pricing page: https://www.workiz.com/pricing/ (checked November 3, 2026)
- TradeFlare features: https://www.tradeflareapp.com/features/ (checked November 3, 2026)
- TradeFlare pricing: https://www.tradeflareapp.com/#pricing (checked November 3, 2026)
Spotted something out of date? Email info@tradeflareapp.com and we'll correct it.
Try TradeFlare on your own calls.
- Download TradeFlare from Google Play or the App Store.
- Create your company and tap Set up by voice.
- Pick Pro or Crew in the app. The 14-day trial starts there.
Want to hear the AI front desk first? Call (855) 651-5075.
Questions any time: email info@tradeflareapp.com or call (855) 651-5075.