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simPRO prices going up again?

Stop overpaying for software your crew barely uses.

simPRO is built for enterprise. You're not enterprise. Switch to AI-native software sized for solo tradies and small crews — and save thousands a year.

No lock-in contracts • No setup fees • Live in 10 minutes • Plans from $250/mo

Why small crews are leaving simPRO

Great software for 50-person operations. Expensive overkill for yours.

Their prices keep climbing

15–25% uplift

simPRO Lightning launched May 2026 and existing customers report 15–25% price increases to access Lightning AI features. That's hundreds extra per month for software your 3-person crew barely uses half of.

Cooper is closed — ours is open

Closed vs open AI

simPRO's Lightning AI (Cooper) is impressive — 4 AI agents and counting. But it only works inside their ecosystem. We give you an open MCP server with 102 native tools, plus a REST API, so AI agents and external tools can plug in directly.

Enterprise overhead you don't need

Built for enterprise

Multi-branch management, asset fleet tracking, 500-person scheduling — you're paying for features built for companies 10x your size. Your admin software should match your business, not a corporation's.

Per-user pricing adds up fast

Per-seat pricing

simPRO charges per user. Every new apprentice, every office admin — more cost. We include up to 25 users on every plan. Hire your team without a software tax.

Cost breakdown

Save $5,000\u2013$10,000 a year

Real numbers for a typical 3-person trade crew

simPRO
Admin Substitute
Base licence (3 users)
$450–650/mo
$250/mo (Starter)
AI features
Enterprise add-on
Included on all plans
REST API access
Available (OAuth2)
Included (all plans)
Native MCP server
Not available
Included (Pro)
SMS follow-ups
Per-message add-on
200–500 included/mo
Onboarding
$2,000–5,000 setup
Free self-service (20 min)
Contract
Annual lock-in
Month-to-month
Annual cost (estimated)
$8,000–15,000+
$3,000–4,800

simPRO does not publish pricing publicly. Estimates based on industry reports and user feedback for typical small crew usage. Your actual costs may vary — contact simPRO for a quote.

What you get when you switch

Not just cheaper — fundamentally better for small trade businesses.

AI that actually works for you

  • AI auto-response to every lead
  • AI quote generation
  • Automated SMS follow-ups
  • Google review automation
  • 6 AI agents (vs Cooper's 4)

Open, not locked-in

  • MCP server (102 tools)
  • REST API + webhooks
  • 104+ integrations
  • Export your data anytime
  • Month-to-month billing

Built for your size

  • Live in 10 minutes
  • No onboarding fees
  • Up to 25 users included
  • Mobile-first design
  • Month-to-month billing

Switch in 4 easy steps

No big-bang migration. Run both systems side by side until you\u2019re ready.

1

Pick your plan

Choose Starter, Growth, or Pro. No setup fees, no lock-in contracts. You'll be live in under 10 minutes.

2

Import your data

We'll help you move your client list, service catalog, and job history. CSV import or we'll do it for you.

3

Run both systems

Keep simPRO running in parallel. No pressure. See which one your team actually reaches for.

4

Cancel simPRO

Once you're confident (most tradies switch within 2 weeks), cancel your simPRO subscription and stop paying enterprise prices.

Common concerns from simPRO users

"I’ve invested years in simPRO — switching is painful"

That’s the sunk cost fallacy talking. You’re not losing your investment — you’re cutting ongoing losses. We help migrate your data and you can run both systems in parallel. Most tradies fully switch within 2 weeks.

"What about my custom workflows?"

Our workflow builder handles everything a small crew needs. Plus our MCP server means AI agents can automate workflows that simPRO can’t even touch — like auto-responding to every lead within 5 seconds, or automatically chasing overdue invoices.

"simPRO integrates with my accounting software"

So do we. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks — all connected. Plus 104+ other integrations. And with our open API and MCP server, you can connect to anything.

"What if I need simPRO features later?"

If you genuinely grow to 50+ staff with multi-state operations and fleet management needs, you’ll have the revenue to afford simPRO. But most small crews never need that — they need admin that runs itself.

Your simPRO renewal is coming up.
This time, you have options.

No lock-in contracts. No setup fees. No onboarding costs. AI features on every plan. Just admin that runs itself.