simPRO vs AroFlo
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The short answer
AroFlo is the one you can price before a sales call
- simPRO Quote only. Setup: Yes, amount not published.
- AroFlo From $80 per user, min. 3. Setup: From $1,450.
Pick simPRO if… You run a larger electrical, plumbing, HVAC, security or fire business, expect to negotiate, and want asset maintenance and purchasing in the base plan, with forms and planned maintenance added as you need them.Pick AroFlo if… You want to know the starting price and setup cost before a demo, you have at least three people, and compliance forms and stock control should come standard rather than as add-ons.
Who pays us: simPRO and AroFlo pay us nothing. The order is always cheapest fit first and never changes for commission. How we rank
Price your own team on both
Updated 3 Oct 2026 · every figure links to its source · No provider pays us to be listed.
Every plan, GST basis and setup fee is on the simPRO and AroFlo price lists.
At a glance
simPRO and AroFlo: how they charge
| App | Charged | From, ex GST | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| simPRO | by quote, with a setup fee | Quote only | Yes, amount not published |
| AroFlo | per user, from $80, minimum 3 users | From $80 per user, min. 3 | From $1,450 |
AroFlo is the one you can price before a sales call: from $80 per user a month with a minimum of three users, plus a setup package from $1,450. simPRO publishes no price at all and quotes after a demo, with a setup fee whose amount depends on your business. Both are built for bigger, compliance-heavy trade businesses rather than sole traders, and since 2021 both have belonged to the same group.
Where they really differ
Same owner, separate products
AroFlo says it is headquartered in Melbourne and is part of the Simpro Group, alongside simPRO, BigChange and ClockShark. Its FAQ says AroFlo, simPRO and ClockShark were bought by K1 Investment Management in 2021. They are still sold as separate products with separate pricing. (AroFlo, checked )
What you can see before you talk to sales
AroFlo publishes a starting rate of $80 per user a month, falling as you add users, with a minimum of three, so a three-person business starts from about $240 a month. It doesn't publish the rest of its scale or say whether the rate includes GST. simPRO says its pricing is tailored to team size, office and field users and add-ons, and gives no figure. (AroFlo pricing, checked )
Setup costs
AroFlo's FAQ puts its Smart Start setup at $1,450, or $2,900 with implementation, and its pricing page was advertising half off setup on 3 October 2026. simPRO charges an initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration, priced on the complexity of your business. (AroFlo FAQ, checked )
What comes in the base price
AroFlo's single plan includes compliance and safety forms, Gantt project planning, stock control and links to more than 600 suppliers, including the merchants Reece and Rexel. simPRO's base plan includes quoting, scheduling, inventory and purchasing, asset maintenance and supplier catalogues, but sells digital forms and its Maintenance Planner for recurring servicing as add-ons. (simPRO pricing, checked )
Billing for staff who come and go
On AroFlo's monthly billing you pay for the users who actually log in during the period, with three as the floor; annual billing fixes the number for a lower rate. simPRO offers monthly or annual billing without publishing how users are counted. (AroFlo FAQ, checked )
Features that differ by plan
Features that sit on different plans at simPRO and AroFlo
| Feature | simPRO | AroFlo |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring jobs | Paid add-on | Not listed |
| Custom forms and certificates | Paid add-on | All plans |
| Purchase orders | All plans | Not listed |
| Asset and maintenance tracking | All plans | Not listed |
Not sure admin time justifies either? Check your true hourly rate.
Questions
Is AroFlo owned by simPRO?
Both belong to the Simpro Group. AroFlo's own FAQ says AroFlo, simPRO and ClockShark were bought by K1 Investment Management in 2021, and AroFlo describes itself as part of the group, which also includes BigChange.
Can a sole trader use AroFlo or simPRO?
AroFlo bills a minimum of three users, so a sole trader pays for three. simPRO says it serves businesses of five to 200 staff. A one-person business will usually pay far less on a per-user or per-job app.