# HiVis AI

> HiVis AI is a directory of AI tools for Australian builders, tradies and owner-builders, sorted by job: quoting, scheduling, invoicing, takeoffs, site photos, SWMS, compliance, marketing, admin and 3D design. Honest verdicts, published pricing and an AU-friendly flag on every tool.

Every listing answers: "What AI tool should I use for this job?" Data last updated 2026-10-20. Prices are as published by each vendor when we last checked. Some are in USD, some AUD; some include GST and some don't. Always confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.

Flags: "AU-friendly" = AUD pricing and/or built for Australian tax, standards and support. "Partly AU-friendly" = works in Australia but priced or supported overseas.

## Pages

- [All tools](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/): searchable list of every tool
- [Submit a tool](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/submit/)
- [Sponsor / Advertise](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/sponsor/)
- [About & review policy](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/about/)
- [HiVis Docs templates shop](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/): editable Word/Excel/PDF templates for Australian tradies, prices in AUD
- [Free AI prompts for tradies](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/free/): free 10-prompt PDF, instant download, no email needed

## HiVis Docs: templates for tradies (AUD)

- [Tradie Paperwork Kit](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/tradie-paperwork-kit/): Bundle: Word, Excel & PDF, A$69. All 5 packs in one download: cost it, quote it, handle changes, invoice it and chase payment.
- [Quote Template Pack for Tradies](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/quote-template/): Word + Excel, A$19. A professional quote you can send today, with an Excel version that does the totals and deposit maths.
- [Variation Form & Variation Register](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/variation-form/): Word + Excel, A$15. Put every change to a job in writing before the extra work starts.
- [Tax Invoice Template, ATO-ready](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/tax-invoice-template/): Word + Excel, A$15. Laid out to show what the ATO lists for a valid tax invoice, with the totals worked out for you.
- [Job Costing & Quote Price Calculator](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/job-costing-calculator/): Excel, A$29. Work out what a job really costs and what to charge, before you quote.
- [AI Prompt Pack for Tradies](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/ai-prompts-for-tradies/): PDF, A$19. 60 copy-and-paste prompts that turn AI chat apps into a reliable office assistant.
- [Free AI Prompts for Tradies: 10-prompt mini pack](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/free/): free PDF (https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/docs/free/HiVis-Free-10-Prompt-Mini-Pack.pdf).

## Quoting & estimating

What AI tool should I use to quote and estimate jobs? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/quoting-estimating/

- [Builder Agent](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/builder-agent/): Done-with-you AI agent workspace for Australian builders: plans in, quote pack out. Verdict: More a managed implementation than an app you sign up for. Best for established builders who want AI across the whole business and have budget for a rollout. Pricing: See site. Pricing given on a demo. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.builderagent.com.au/
- [Buildxact](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/buildxact/): Estimating, takeoffs and job management for residential builders and renovators. Verdict: The go-to estimating platform for many AU residential builders. The AI costs extra, so trial the base product first and add Blu AI if takeoffs are your bottleneck. Pricing: Foundation A$199, Pro A$399, Master A$599/month (ex GST, unlimited users). About 15% off with annual billing. Blu AI add-ons A$99–A$149/month. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.buildxact.com/au/
- [Cubit Estimating](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/cubit-estimating/): Buildsoft's takeoff and estimating software, with an AI Estimating add-on. Verdict: A pro estimator's tool. Excellent for detailed takeoffs, but the 12-month minimum term makes it a bigger commitment than the cloud alternatives. Pricing: From A$170/user/month billed annually (+GST); monthly billing from A$204. 12-month minimum term. AI Estimating add-on A$20/user/month + GST. 14-day free trial. AU-friendly. Official site: https://buildsoft.com.au/
- [Insta Quotes](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/insta-quotes/): Aussie quoting app that turns a voice note, photo or description into an itemised quote. Verdict: Cheap, simple AI quoting with deposits and auto-invoicing built in. It's a small, founder-run business, and the default market-rate prices are only a starting point, so load your own rates before sending. Pricing: Tier 1 A$29/month (30 quotes), Tier 2 A$59/month (60 quotes, voice/photo, 2 users), Tier 3 A$99/month (unlimited, 5 users). 7-day/7-quote free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://instaquotes.com.au/
- [NO BULL](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/no-bull/): New Aussie platform for tradie quoting, AI bill parsing, cashflow and SWMS. Verdict: Promising and very AU-focused, but it's a new, small player. We haven't verified its claims or testimonials. Run a real job through the free trial before moving your books. Pricing: Solo A$49/month, Crew A$99/month (up to 10 staff), Business A$149/month (unlimited staff). 14-day free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://no-bull.io/
- [Sammy](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sammy/): AI estimator for AU/NZ tradies: voice note, photos or plans in, priced quote out. Verdict: One of the more complete AI quoting tools for AU trades, and it now handles the job after the quote too. We haven't verified its time-saving claims, so run a few real quotes through the free week and check the numbers yourself. Pricing: Sammy Pro A$99/month inc GST (1 user). Team A$249/month inc GST (3 users). 7-day free trial, no card, no contracts. AU-friendly. Official site: https://withsammy.ai/
- [Tradify](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/tradify/): Job management for small trade businesses: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices. Verdict: A solid, simple all-rounder for small crews. The AI is limited: it helps with writing and reading bills, but it won't build a quote for you. Pricing: Lite A$48, Pro A$52, Plus A$62 per user/month (ex GST). 14-day free trial, no lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.tradifyhq.com/au
- [ChatGPT](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chatgpt/): General AI assistant for emails, quote wording, SWMS drafts, voice chat and photo questions. Verdict: The best general-purpose AI to start with. Never send its SWMS or contract wording without checking it, because it can sound confident and still be wrong. Pricing: Free plan. Plus A$30/month. Business A$28/seat/month billed annually (min 2 seats). AU-friendly. Official site: https://chatgpt.com
- [Chime Labs](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chime-labs/): Sydney-built AI receptionist for trades that answers calls and books jobs into your job system. Verdict: A well-priced, AU-built AI receptionist with a real free tier, so you can test it before paying. Booking straight into ServiceM8, Simpro or Fergus needs the A$399 Pro plan, so check which tier you actually need. Pricing: Free plan (test calls, built-in diary, 5 quotes a week). Essential A$99/month + GST (100 minutes, then A$0.25/min). Pro A$399/month + GST (uncapped minutes, job-system booking). Enterprise on contract. No lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://chimelabs.ai/
- [Claude](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/claude/): AI assistant that's strong at long documents: contracts, specs and tender packs. Verdict: Great for reading the fine print in builder contracts and specs. It's not legal advice, so get a lawyer for anything serious. Pricing: Free plan. Pro A$34/month incl GST (or A$340/year). AU-friendly. Official site: https://claude.ai
- [Fergus](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/fergus/): Job management for trades, now with Fergus AI and a voice-capable assistant. Verdict: A mature trade app with a serious new AI push. Worth a trial if you're a plumbing or electrical shop with a few staff. Confirm which AI features are live on your account. Pricing: From A$53/month (Essentials) and A$77/month (Professional), billed monthly, no lock-in. Enterprise (10+ staff) is custom. Add-ons extra. 14-day trial. AU-friendly. Official site: https://fergus.com/au/
- [Groundplan](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/groundplan/): Cloud takeoff and estimating for Australian trades, with AI Count Assist. Verdict: Great value for trades who price off plans. Count Assist is a real time-saver for sparkies counting GPOs and lights. Pricing: A$99 per seat/month, or A$990 per seat/year. No lock-in. 7-day free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://groundplan.com
- [magicplan](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/magicplan/): Scan a room with your phone to make floor plans, document jobs and build estimates. Verdict: Excellent for measure-and-quote renovation and restoration work. Per-project pricing only makes sense at volume. Pricing: PRO plans priced per project (minimum 10 projects/month). At 10 projects: PRO Flex $400/month, PRO 12 $300/month, PRO 24 $250/month. 12/24-month terms have commitments. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://magicplan.app
- [REX AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/rex-ai/): AI specialists for AU construction: REX Tradie (quotes, invoices, SWMS) and REX Builder. Verdict: Interesting if you want a quick SWMS draft and a construction-aware AI chat. It's a newer product, so always check any SWMS against your state's WHS requirements. Pricing: See site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://askrex.com.au/
- [ServiceM8](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/servicem8/): Australian-built job management app with AI quoting, an office agent and an AI phone agent. Verdict: One of the strongest picks for AU trades right now. Pricing by job count suits growing crews, and the AI agents are aimed at real tradie admin. Check add-on costs before you commit. Pricing: Free plan (1 user, 30 jobs/month). Paid plans from A$29/month to A$349/month incl GST, priced by jobs per month, not per user. Some AI add-ons cost extra. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.servicem8.com/au
- [Simpro](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/simpro/): Field service management for larger trade contractors, with the Lightning AI layer. Verdict: Powerful but heavy. Great for multi-crew electrical, plumbing, HVAC and security contractors. Overkill for a one-ute operation. Pricing: See site. Quote-based pricing; setup fee applies. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.simprogroup.com

## Job scheduling & dispatch

What AI tool should I use to schedule jobs and dispatch my crew? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/scheduling-dispatch/

- [AroFlo](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/aroflo/): Australian job management and field service software, with AI via AroFlo Lightning. Verdict: A good fit for maintenance-heavy trades and multi-tech teams. The 3-user minimum rules out solo operators. Pricing: A$80 per user/month (ex GST), minimum 3 users. Volume discounts by quote. AU-friendly. Official site: https://aroflo.com
- [Fergus](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/fergus/): Job management for trades, now with Fergus AI and a voice-capable assistant. Verdict: A mature trade app with a serious new AI push. Worth a trial if you're a plumbing or electrical shop with a few staff. Confirm which AI features are live on your account. Pricing: From A$53/month (Essentials) and A$77/month (Professional), billed monthly, no lock-in. Enterprise (10+ staff) is custom. Add-ons extra. 14-day trial. AU-friendly. Official site: https://fergus.com/au/
- [Jobber](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/jobber/): Popular North American home-service job app with an AI Receptionist. Verdict: Slick and well-reviewed, but built for the North American market. AU tradies will usually be better served by ServiceM8, Tradify or Fergus. Pricing: From US$29/month (Core, billed annually) up to US$399/month (Plus). Monthly billing costs more. AI Receptionist from US$29/month on select plans. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.getjobber.com
- [ServiceM8](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/servicem8/): Australian-built job management app with AI quoting, an office agent and an AI phone agent. Verdict: One of the strongest picks for AU trades right now. Pricing by job count suits growing crews, and the AI agents are aimed at real tradie admin. Check add-on costs before you commit. Pricing: Free plan (1 user, 30 jobs/month). Paid plans from A$29/month to A$349/month incl GST, priced by jobs per month, not per user. Some AI add-ons cost extra. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.servicem8.com/au
- [Simpro](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/simpro/): Field service management for larger trade contractors, with the Lightning AI layer. Verdict: Powerful but heavy. Great for multi-crew electrical, plumbing, HVAC and security contractors. Overkill for a one-ute operation. Pricing: See site. Quote-based pricing; setup fee applies. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.simprogroup.com
- [Buildertrend](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/buildertrend/): Residential construction management: schedules, client portal, daily logs and photos. Verdict: Strong client-portal features for home builders, but AU builders should compare it with Buildxact and local options first. Pricing: See site. Custom quote based on annual construction volume. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://buildertrend.com
- [Chime Labs](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chime-labs/): Sydney-built AI receptionist for trades that answers calls and books jobs into your job system. Verdict: A well-priced, AU-built AI receptionist with a real free tier, so you can test it before paying. Booking straight into ServiceM8, Simpro or Fergus needs the A$399 Pro plan, so check which tier you actually need. Pricing: Free plan (test calls, built-in diary, 5 quotes a week). Essential A$99/month + GST (100 minutes, then A$0.25/min). Pro A$399/month + GST (uncapped minutes, job-system booking). Enterprise on contract. No lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://chimelabs.ai/
- [Sammy](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sammy/): AI estimator for AU/NZ tradies: voice note, photos or plans in, priced quote out. Verdict: One of the more complete AI quoting tools for AU trades, and it now handles the job after the quote too. We haven't verified its time-saving claims, so run a few real quotes through the free week and check the numbers yourself. Pricing: Sammy Pro A$99/month inc GST (1 user). Team A$249/month inc GST (3 users). 7-day free trial, no card, no contracts. AU-friendly. Official site: https://withsammy.ai/
- [Sophiie](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sophiie/): Aussie AI receptionist and back office for trades: answers calls, books jobs, quotes and chases invoices. Verdict: A bigger, more established AI receptionist that's growing into a full back office. No prices are published, so get a quote and compare it with the listed-price options before you sign up. Pricing: Contact for pricing. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.sophiie.ai/
- [Tradify](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/tradify/): Job management for small trade businesses: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices. Verdict: A solid, simple all-rounder for small crews. The AI is limited: it helps with writing and reading bills, but it won't build a quote for you. Pricing: Lite A$48, Pro A$52, Plus A$62 per user/month (ex GST). 14-day free trial, no lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.tradifyhq.com/au

## Invoicing & bookkeeping

What AI tool should I use for invoicing and bookkeeping? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/invoicing-bookkeeping/

- [Dext](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/dext/): Snap receipts and bills; Dext extracts the data and pushes it to your accounts. Verdict: Kills the shoebox of receipts. Worth it if you buy a lot of materials across many suppliers. Many accountants can set it up for you. Pricing: From A$33.58/month (A$403/year) ex GST for 5 users and 250 documents/month. Extra extraction bundles available. AU-friendly. Official site: https://dext.com/au
- [MYOB](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/myob/): Australian accounting and payroll software, from sole traders to AccountRight. Verdict: A safe AU choice, especially if your accountant already runs MYOB. Check that your job app syncs with your MYOB product (Business vs AccountRight). Pricing: Business Lite A$35/month, Business Pro A$70/month, AccountRight Plus A$165/month, AccountRight Premier A$210/month (incl GST). New-customer discounts often available. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.myob.com/au
- [QuickBooks Online](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/quickbooks/): Intuit's cloud accounting with AU GST, BAS and payroll. Verdict: A reasonable alternative to Xero, with big intro discounts. Make sure your job management app integrates before you pick it. Pricing: Simple Start A$33, Essentials A$60, Plus A$84, Advanced A$125/month incl GST. Intro discounts for new subscribers. Payroll extra. AU-friendly. Official site: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/au/
- [Xero](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/xero/): Cloud accounting with JAX, Xero's AI assistant, for reconciliation and BAS insights. Verdict: The default for AU tradies, and nearly every job app syncs with it. The AI (JAX) is genuinely useful for reconciliation, but it needs Grow or higher. Pricing: Ignite A$37, Grow A$78, Comprehensive A$107/month incl GST. Ultimate plans A$143–A$250/month. JAX included from Grow up. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.xero.com/au/
- [AroFlo](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/aroflo/): Australian job management and field service software, with AI via AroFlo Lightning. Verdict: A good fit for maintenance-heavy trades and multi-tech teams. The 3-user minimum rules out solo operators. Pricing: A$80 per user/month (ex GST), minimum 3 users. Volume discounts by quote. AU-friendly. Official site: https://aroflo.com
- [Fergus](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/fergus/): Job management for trades, now with Fergus AI and a voice-capable assistant. Verdict: A mature trade app with a serious new AI push. Worth a trial if you're a plumbing or electrical shop with a few staff. Confirm which AI features are live on your account. Pricing: From A$53/month (Essentials) and A$77/month (Professional), billed monthly, no lock-in. Enterprise (10+ staff) is custom. Add-ons extra. 14-day trial. AU-friendly. Official site: https://fergus.com/au/
- [Insta Quotes](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/insta-quotes/): Aussie quoting app that turns a voice note, photo or description into an itemised quote. Verdict: Cheap, simple AI quoting with deposits and auto-invoicing built in. It's a small, founder-run business, and the default market-rate prices are only a starting point, so load your own rates before sending. Pricing: Tier 1 A$29/month (30 quotes), Tier 2 A$59/month (60 quotes, voice/photo, 2 users), Tier 3 A$99/month (unlimited, 5 users). 7-day/7-quote free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://instaquotes.com.au/
- [NO BULL](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/no-bull/): New Aussie platform for tradie quoting, AI bill parsing, cashflow and SWMS. Verdict: Promising and very AU-focused, but it's a new, small player. We haven't verified its claims or testimonials. Run a real job through the free trial before moving your books. Pricing: Solo A$49/month, Crew A$99/month (up to 10 staff), Business A$149/month (unlimited staff). 14-day free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://no-bull.io/
- [Sammy](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sammy/): AI estimator for AU/NZ tradies: voice note, photos or plans in, priced quote out. Verdict: One of the more complete AI quoting tools for AU trades, and it now handles the job after the quote too. We haven't verified its time-saving claims, so run a few real quotes through the free week and check the numbers yourself. Pricing: Sammy Pro A$99/month inc GST (1 user). Team A$249/month inc GST (3 users). 7-day free trial, no card, no contracts. AU-friendly. Official site: https://withsammy.ai/
- [Tradify](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/tradify/): Job management for small trade businesses: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices. Verdict: A solid, simple all-rounder for small crews. The AI is limited: it helps with writing and reading bills, but it won't build a quote for you. Pricing: Lite A$48, Pro A$52, Plus A$62 per user/month (ex GST). 14-day free trial, no lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.tradifyhq.com/au

## Plan reading & takeoffs

What AI tool should I use to read plans and do takeoffs? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/plans-takeoffs/

- [Bluebeam Revu](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/bluebeam/): The industry-standard PDF markup and measurement tool for construction drawings. Verdict: Not really an AI tool, but if your builders send Bluebeam sessions you'll need it. Pair it with an AI takeoff tool for the smart stuff. Pricing: Basics US$260, Core US$330, Complete US$440 per user/year (list price). Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.bluebeam.com
- [Groundplan](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/groundplan/): Cloud takeoff and estimating for Australian trades, with AI Count Assist. Verdict: Great value for trades who price off plans. Count Assist is a real time-saver for sparkies counting GPOs and lights. Pricing: A$99 per seat/month, or A$990 per seat/year. No lock-in. 7-day free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://groundplan.com
- [Kreo](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/kreo/): Online takeoff software with AI auto-measure and auto-count. Verdict: Cheaper than Togal with solid AI measuring. Worth a trial if you do a lot of takeoffs and don't need AU supplier price integration. Pricing: Pro $175 per user/month billed annually (AI tools included). Business $250 per user/month billed annually. Enterprise custom. 7-day free trial. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.kreo.net
- [Togal.AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/togal-ai/): AI-powered automated takeoffs from construction drawings. Verdict: One of the most capable AI takeoff tools, priced for commercial estimators. A small residential builder will likely get better value from Groundplan or Buildxact. Pricing: Growth US$299 per user/month, billed annually. Teams of 4+ go on a custom-priced Business plan. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.togal.ai
- [Builder Agent](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/builder-agent/): Done-with-you AI agent workspace for Australian builders: plans in, quote pack out. Verdict: More a managed implementation than an app you sign up for. Best for established builders who want AI across the whole business and have budget for a rollout. Pricing: See site. Pricing given on a demo. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.builderagent.com.au/
- [Buildxact](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/buildxact/): Estimating, takeoffs and job management for residential builders and renovators. Verdict: The go-to estimating platform for many AU residential builders. The AI costs extra, so trial the base product first and add Blu AI if takeoffs are your bottleneck. Pricing: Foundation A$199, Pro A$399, Master A$599/month (ex GST, unlimited users). About 15% off with annual billing. Blu AI add-ons A$99–A$149/month. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.buildxact.com/au/
- [Cubit Estimating](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/cubit-estimating/): Buildsoft's takeoff and estimating software, with an AI Estimating add-on. Verdict: A pro estimator's tool. Excellent for detailed takeoffs, but the 12-month minimum term makes it a bigger commitment than the cloud alternatives. Pricing: From A$170/user/month billed annually (+GST); monthly billing from A$204. 12-month minimum term. AI Estimating add-on A$20/user/month + GST. 14-day free trial. AU-friendly. Official site: https://buildsoft.com.au/
- [Simpro](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/simpro/): Field service management for larger trade contractors, with the Lightning AI layer. Verdict: Powerful but heavy. Great for multi-crew electrical, plumbing, HVAC and security contractors. Overkill for a one-ute operation. Pricing: See site. Quote-based pricing; setup fee applies. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.simprogroup.com
- [UptoCode](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/uptocode/): AI checks your drawings and BIM models against the NCC and returns a cited pass/fail report. Verdict: Useful for pre-submission checks before drawings go to the certifier. It's aimed more at designers and certifiers than at trades on the tools. Pricing: See site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://uptocode.ai/ncc-compliance

## Site photos & progress reports

What AI tool should I use for site photos and progress reports? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/site-photos-reports/

- [Buildertrend](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/buildertrend/): Residential construction management: schedules, client portal, daily logs and photos. Verdict: Strong client-portal features for home builders, but AU builders should compare it with Buildxact and local options first. Pricing: See site. Custom quote based on annual construction volume. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://buildertrend.com
- [CompanyCam](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/companycam/): Job site photo app with AI reports, checklists, captions and summaries. Verdict: The best dedicated site-photo app around. The AI reports save real time for client updates, but USD pricing adds up for bigger crews. Pricing: Core US$79/month (1–2 users), Crew US$149/month (3 users), Scale US$299/month (3 users). Cheaper annually. Extra users cost more. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://companycam.com
- [OpenSpace](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/openspace/): 360° reality capture that maps your site walk to the plans automatically. Verdict: Brilliant for builders running bigger or multi-storey jobs. Overkill for small trades. Pricing: See site. Quote-based on annual construction volume. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.openspace.ai
- [Procore](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/procore/): Construction management platform with AI agents, priced by construction volume. Verdict: The heavyweight for commercial builders. If you're a subbie, you'll probably use it because your builder does, not because you'd buy it. Pricing: See site. Annual fee based on products and annual construction volume, with unlimited users. AI plans priced separately. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.procore.com/en-au
- [Bluebeam Revu](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/bluebeam/): The industry-standard PDF markup and measurement tool for construction drawings. Verdict: Not really an AI tool, but if your builders send Bluebeam sessions you'll need it. Pair it with an AI takeoff tool for the smart stuff. Pricing: Basics US$260, Core US$330, Complete US$440 per user/year (list price). Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.bluebeam.com
- [Dashpivot (Sitemate)](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/dashpivot/): Flexible construction forms for SWMS, ITPs, prestarts and site diaries. Verdict: Great if you want your own SWMS and paperwork digitised exactly as you do them now. More setup than a ready-made SWMS generator. Pricing: Per contributor user. Example published rates (11–30 users): Standard A$28, Pro A$50, Premium A$72, Platinum A$94/user/month monthly, or less on a 1-year term. See site for your band. AU-friendly. Official site: https://sitemate.com/software/dashpivot/
- [Mitti (formerly SafetyCulture)](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/mitti/): Inspections, checklists and safety reporting with an AI template builder and AI issue creation. Verdict: The free plan is a no-brainer for digital site inspections and prestarts. Not a dedicated SWMS builder, but you can build SWMS-style templates. Pricing: Free for small teams (up to 10). Premium $24/seat/month billed annually or $29 monthly (ex tax). Enterprise custom. AU-friendly. Official site: https://mitti.com
- [Polycam](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/polycam/): 3D scanning app: capture rooms and sites with your phone's LiDAR or photos. Verdict: A cheap way to capture existing conditions before a reno. Check measurements before ordering materials off a scan. Pricing: Free tier. Basic $30/month or $150/year. Business $400/user/year. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://poly.cam

## Safety & SWMS docs

What AI tool should I use for safety docs and SWMS? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/safety-swms/

- [Dashpivot (Sitemate)](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/dashpivot/): Flexible construction forms for SWMS, ITPs, prestarts and site diaries. Verdict: Great if you want your own SWMS and paperwork digitised exactly as you do them now. More setup than a ready-made SWMS generator. Pricing: Per contributor user. Example published rates (11–30 users): Standard A$28, Pro A$50, Premium A$72, Platinum A$94/user/month monthly, or less on a 1-year term. See site for your band. AU-friendly. Official site: https://sitemate.com/software/dashpivot/
- [HammerTech](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/hammertech/): Construction safety and compliance platform for builders and head contractors. Verdict: Built for head contractors. If you're a subbie you'll get an invite, and it's free to you. Pricing: See site. Custom pricing based on annual construction volume. HammerTechGO priced on a sliding scale. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.hammertech.com/en-au/
- [Mitti (formerly SafetyCulture)](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/mitti/): Inspections, checklists and safety reporting with an AI template builder and AI issue creation. Verdict: The free plan is a no-brainer for digital site inspections and prestarts. Not a dedicated SWMS builder, but you can build SWMS-style templates. Pricing: Free for small teams (up to 10). Premium $24/seat/month billed annually or $29 monthly (ex tax). Enterprise custom. AU-friendly. Official site: https://mitti.com
- [REX AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/rex-ai/): AI specialists for AU construction: REX Tradie (quotes, invoices, SWMS) and REX Builder. Verdict: Interesting if you want a quick SWMS draft and a construction-aware AI chat. It's a newer product, so always check any SWMS against your state's WHS requirements. Pricing: See site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://askrex.com.au/
- [Builder Agent](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/builder-agent/): Done-with-you AI agent workspace for Australian builders: plans in, quote pack out. Verdict: More a managed implementation than an app you sign up for. Best for established builders who want AI across the whole business and have budget for a rollout. Pricing: See site. Pricing given on a demo. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.builderagent.com.au/
- [NO BULL](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/no-bull/): New Aussie platform for tradie quoting, AI bill parsing, cashflow and SWMS. Verdict: Promising and very AU-focused, but it's a new, small player. We haven't verified its claims or testimonials. Run a real job through the free trial before moving your books. Pricing: Solo A$49/month, Crew A$99/month (up to 10 staff), Business A$149/month (unlimited staff). 14-day free trial, no card. AU-friendly. Official site: https://no-bull.io/
- [Procore](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/procore/): Construction management platform with AI agents, priced by construction volume. Verdict: The heavyweight for commercial builders. If you're a subbie, you'll probably use it because your builder does, not because you'd buy it. Pricing: See site. Annual fee based on products and annual construction volume, with unlimited users. AI plans priced separately. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.procore.com/en-au

## Compliance & permits

What AI tool should I use for NCC compliance, planning and permits? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/compliance-permits/

- [AEC Assistant](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/aec-assistant/): Ask the NCC a question and get the clause back, with cited answers and planning data for any address. Verdict: One of the most useful free tools here. Way faster than digging through the NCC on your phone. It doesn't replace your certifier, and it says so. Pricing: Free plan (NCC and legislation search with citations). Paid plans (Plus, Max): see site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.aecassistant.com.au/
- [Archistar](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/archistar/): AI property and design-compliance platform; its AI PreCheck checks plans against codes. Verdict: More for developers, designers and councils than for tradies. Worth watching, since councils adopting AI pre-checks could speed up approvals. Pricing: See site. Demo required. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.archistar.ai
- [Landchecker](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/landchecker/): Property data and planning zones/overlays for any Australian address. Verdict: Not really AI, but the quickest way to check zones and overlays before you quote a build or extension. Pricing: Free tier available. Standard A$82.50/month or A$62.50/month annually, Advanced A$240/month or A$200/month annually (ex GST). Enterprise custom. AU-friendly. Official site: https://landchecker.com.au
- [UptoCode](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/uptocode/): AI checks your drawings and BIM models against the NCC and returns a cited pass/fail report. Verdict: Useful for pre-submission checks before drawings go to the certifier. It's aimed more at designers and certifiers than at trades on the tools. Pricing: See site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://uptocode.ai/ncc-compliance
- [HammerTech](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/hammertech/): Construction safety and compliance platform for builders and head contractors. Verdict: Built for head contractors. If you're a subbie you'll get an invite, and it's free to you. Pricing: See site. Custom pricing based on annual construction volume. HammerTechGO priced on a sliding scale. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.hammertech.com/en-au/

## Marketing & getting leads

What AI tool should I use to market my trade business and get leads? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/marketing-leads/

- [Canva](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/canva/): Design flyers, ute signage, socials and quotes templates with built-in AI tools. Verdict: The easiest way to look professional on socials and flyers without paying a designer. Pricing: Free plan. Canva Pro A$20/month or A$165/year for one person (ex tax). AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.canva.com/en_au/
- [Durable](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/durable/): AI website builder that generates a small-business site in minutes. Verdict: Fastest route from no website to a decent one. Fine for a sole trader, but you'll outgrow it if SEO becomes a big lead source. Pricing: Free plan. Launch $25/month ($22/month annually), Grow $49/month ($41/month annually). Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://durable.com
- [Google Business Profile](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/google-business-profile/): Your free listing on Google Search and Maps: reviews, photos and calls. Verdict: Do this before you pay for anything else on this page. Use ChatGPT or Claude to draft review replies and service descriptions. Pricing: Free. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.google.com/business/
- [hipages](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/hipages/): Australia's big tradie lead marketplace, on monthly memberships. Verdict: Can fill a quiet calendar fast, but watch the contract terms (6-month intro, then a 12-month renewal) and track cost per won job. Pricing: Memberships A$139, A$249, A$449 or A$649/month + GST (155–850 credits). 6-month intro term, then a 12-month auto-renewal. Essentials plan A$29/month + GST. AU-friendly. Official site: https://hipages.com.au
- [ServiceSeeking](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/serviceseeking/): Australian lead marketplace for tradies, with no commission on won jobs. Verdict: A solid second lead source next to hipages. Compare your cost per won job on each before you renew. Pricing: Monthly plans from A$129 incl GST for most members. Discounts for quarterly or annual payment. Custom packages. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.serviceseeking.com.au
- [ChatGPT](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chatgpt/): General AI assistant for emails, quote wording, SWMS drafts, voice chat and photo questions. Verdict: The best general-purpose AI to start with. Never send its SWMS or contract wording without checking it, because it can sound confident and still be wrong. Pricing: Free plan. Plus A$30/month. Business A$28/seat/month billed annually (min 2 seats). AU-friendly. Official site: https://chatgpt.com
- [Jobber](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/jobber/): Popular North American home-service job app with an AI Receptionist. Verdict: Slick and well-reviewed, but built for the North American market. AU tradies will usually be better served by ServiceM8, Tradify or Fergus. Pricing: From US$29/month (Core, billed annually) up to US$399/month (Plus). Monthly billing costs more. AI Receptionist from US$29/month on select plans. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.getjobber.com
- [Smoko AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/smoko-ai/): Aussie AI receptionist app that answers missed calls, quotes from your price list and books jobs. Verdict: A missed call is a missed job, and this is a very tradie-specific fix at a clear price. It's new, so test it with your own number before you rely on it. Pricing: Starter A$100/month (up to 100 calls), Growth A$200/month (up to 300 calls), Business A$300/month (incl GST). 14 days free from go-live. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.smokoai.com.au/
- [Sophiie](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sophiie/): Aussie AI receptionist and back office for trades: answers calls, books jobs, quotes and chases invoices. Verdict: A bigger, more established AI receptionist that's growing into a full back office. No prices are published, so get a quote and compare it with the listed-price options before you sign up. Pricing: Contact for pricing. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.sophiie.ai/

## Voice notes & admin

What AI tool should I use for phone calls, voice notes and admin? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/voice-admin/

- [ChatGPT](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chatgpt/): General AI assistant for emails, quote wording, SWMS drafts, voice chat and photo questions. Verdict: The best general-purpose AI to start with. Never send its SWMS or contract wording without checking it, because it can sound confident and still be wrong. Pricing: Free plan. Plus A$30/month. Business A$28/seat/month billed annually (min 2 seats). AU-friendly. Official site: https://chatgpt.com
- [Chime Labs](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/chime-labs/): Sydney-built AI receptionist for trades that answers calls and books jobs into your job system. Verdict: A well-priced, AU-built AI receptionist with a real free tier, so you can test it before paying. Booking straight into ServiceM8, Simpro or Fergus needs the A$399 Pro plan, so check which tier you actually need. Pricing: Free plan (test calls, built-in diary, 5 quotes a week). Essential A$99/month + GST (100 minutes, then A$0.25/min). Pro A$399/month + GST (uncapped minutes, job-system booking). Enterprise on contract. No lock-in. AU-friendly. Official site: https://chimelabs.ai/
- [Claude](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/claude/): AI assistant that's strong at long documents: contracts, specs and tender packs. Verdict: Great for reading the fine print in builder contracts and specs. It's not legal advice, so get a lawyer for anything serious. Pricing: Free plan. Pro A$34/month incl GST (or A$340/year). AU-friendly. Official site: https://claude.ai
- [Otter.ai](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/otter-ai/): AI transcription and meeting notes for site meetings and client walk-throughs. Verdict: Handy for meeting-heavy builders. Solo tradies may get enough from ChatGPT's voice mode or a Plaud. Pricing: Free Basic plan. Pro $16.99/user/month monthly or $8.33/month annually. Business $30/month or $19.99/month annually. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://otter.ai
- [Plaud NotePin](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/plaud-notepin/): Wearable AI voice recorder that transcribes and summarises conversations. Verdict: A neat hands-free way to capture client briefs and variations on site. Get consent before you record anyone. Pricing: NotePin A$269, NotePin S A$299 on the Plaud AU store (stock varies). App plans for extra minutes: see site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://au.plaud.ai/products/notepin
- [Smoko AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/smoko-ai/): Aussie AI receptionist app that answers missed calls, quotes from your price list and books jobs. Verdict: A missed call is a missed job, and this is a very tradie-specific fix at a clear price. It's new, so test it with your own number before you rely on it. Pricing: Starter A$100/month (up to 100 calls), Growth A$200/month (up to 300 calls), Business A$300/month (incl GST). 14 days free from go-live. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.smokoai.com.au/
- [Sophiie](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sophiie/): Aussie AI receptionist and back office for trades: answers calls, books jobs, quotes and chases invoices. Verdict: A bigger, more established AI receptionist that's growing into a full back office. No prices are published, so get a quote and compare it with the listed-price options before you sign up. Pricing: Contact for pricing. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.sophiie.ai/
- [Jobber](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/jobber/): Popular North American home-service job app with an AI Receptionist. Verdict: Slick and well-reviewed, but built for the North American market. AU tradies will usually be better served by ServiceM8, Tradify or Fergus. Pricing: From US$29/month (Core, billed annually) up to US$399/month (Plus). Monthly billing costs more. AI Receptionist from US$29/month on select plans. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.getjobber.com
- [REX AI](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/rex-ai/): AI specialists for AU construction: REX Tradie (quotes, invoices, SWMS) and REX Builder. Verdict: Interesting if you want a quick SWMS draft and a construction-aware AI chat. It's a newer product, so always check any SWMS against your state's WHS requirements. Pricing: See site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://askrex.com.au/
- [ServiceM8](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/servicem8/): Australian-built job management app with AI quoting, an office agent and an AI phone agent. Verdict: One of the strongest picks for AU trades right now. Pricing by job count suits growing crews, and the AI agents are aimed at real tradie admin. Check add-on costs before you commit. Pricing: Free plan (1 user, 30 jobs/month). Paid plans from A$29/month to A$349/month incl GST, priced by jobs per month, not per user. Some AI add-ons cost extra. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.servicem8.com/au

## Design & 3D

What AI tool should I use for design, floor plans and 3D? Category page: https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/category/design-3d/

- [magicplan](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/magicplan/): Scan a room with your phone to make floor plans, document jobs and build estimates. Verdict: Excellent for measure-and-quote renovation and restoration work. Per-project pricing only makes sense at volume. Pricing: PRO plans priced per project (minimum 10 projects/month). At 10 projects: PRO Flex $400/month, PRO 12 $300/month, PRO 24 $250/month. 12/24-month terms have commitments. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://magicplan.app
- [Planner 5D](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/planner-5d/): Easy 2D/3D home design with AI floor-plan recognition. Verdict: Good for showing owner-builders and clients what a layout will feel like. Not a construction documentation tool. Pricing: Premium $19.99/month or $59.99/year (US pricing). Professional plan: see site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://planner5d.com
- [Polycam](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/polycam/): 3D scanning app: capture rooms and sites with your phone's LiDAR or photos. Verdict: A cheap way to capture existing conditions before a reno. Check measurements before ordering materials off a scan. Pricing: Free tier. Basic $30/month or $150/year. Business $400/user/year. Check currency on site. Partly AU-friendly. Official site: https://poly.cam
- [SketchUp](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/sketchup/): Popular 3D modelling software for builders, carpenters and designers. Verdict: Still the most approachable real 3D tool for builders and chippies. Learn it once and it pays off on every deck and pergola you sell. Pricing: Studio A$1,149 + GST/year (via SketchUp Australia). Go and Pro: see site. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.sketchup.com
- [Archistar](https://hivis-ai.pages.dev/tools/archistar/): AI property and design-compliance platform; its AI PreCheck checks plans against codes. Verdict: More for developers, designers and councils than for tradies. Worth watching, since councils adopting AI pre-checks could speed up approvals. Pricing: See site. Demo required. AU-friendly. Official site: https://www.archistar.ai