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Made in NZ · For NZ buildersThe NZ-built AroFlo alternative
AroFlo's job lifecycle, GPS and timesheets — without the per-user bill or onboarding fee, plus a quote engine built around the NZ Building Code (NZS 3604, H1 zones, CCA 2002 retentions) for residential builders.
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The honest answer
AroFlo is a capable, popular tool that does the job-admin basics well. It runs the full job lifecycle — scheduling, quoting, invoicing, timesheets, GPS tracking and inventory — across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction and more. If that is all you need, it is a fine choice.
Where Toolie is different: Toolie is built around the New Zealand Building Code itself, not bolted onto a generic global product. Describe a job in plain English or drop in a PDF plan and Toolie runs the NZS 3604 take-off, prices it off a real NZ QS pricebook, keeps the crew compliant (H1 6th edition, Healthy Homes, CCA 2002 retentions), and does it for one flat price for your whole crew — not per user.
Why builders move from AroFlo to Toolie
- AroFlo is per user and a one-off onboarding setup fee is commonly reported; Toolie is one flat price per plan with no setup fee.
- AroFlo is generic field-service software across many trades — no NZS 3604 take-off, H1 zones or CCA 2002 retentions. Toolie builds the code-aware quote for you.
- Toolie writes the priced quote from a plain-English description or a PDF plan; AroFlo quotes are built from your own line items and templates.
- Toolie adds the NZ build side: a 13-phase programme, a consent tracker, 8 contracts, LBP Records of Work and 17 builder calculators.
AroFlo vs Toolie, side by side
| Capability | Toolie | AroFlo |
|---|---|---|
| Job lifecycle, scheduling & invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timesheets & GPS tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Entry price under NZ$199/mo, flat | ✓ | — |
| No setup / onboarding fee | ✓ | Reported |
| No per-user billing | ✓ | Per user |
| NZS 3604-aware priced quote from a description or PDF plan | ✓ | — |
| Automatic NZS 3604 take-off | ✓ | — |
| H1 & Healthy Homes compliance | ✓ | — |
| CCA 2002 retention ledger | ✓ | — |
| 17 builder calculators | ✓ | — |
Comparison compiled May 2026 and re-checked October 2026 from public competitor information; competitor features and pricing change — check their current sites.
Switching is low-risk
Toolie’s Move from another app importer recognises AroFlo exports. Drop in the files you export — clients, sites, staff, suppliers, price list, jobs, quotes, invoices (paid history too), timesheets and notes, depending on what AroFlo lets you export — check the preview, then import. Duplicates are skipped and any import can be undone. QS/BOQ schedules import too. Run the 14-day free trial alongside AroFlo (it works offline on site) and export your data any time. No lock-in contract, no per-user billing surprises when you put on another chippie.
See the full picture on the feature guide, try the on-site calculators, or read why Toolie exists.
Common questions
Is Toolie a good AroFlo alternative for NZ builders?
Yes — Toolie covers the same job lifecycle, scheduling, quoting, invoicing and timesheets, and adds what AroFlo doesn't: automatic NZS 3604 take-off, H1 and Healthy Homes, CCA 2002 retentions, NZ contracts and 17 builder calculators — for one flat price with no setup fee.
Is Toolie cheaper than AroFlo?
Toolie is flat from NZ$49/mo (ex-GST) with no onboarding fee. AroFlo is per user and a one-off setup fee is commonly reported — check their current site.
Can I move my data across?
Yes. Toolie’s Move from another app importer recognises AroFlo exports: clients, sites, staff, suppliers, price list, jobs, quotes, invoices (including paid history), timesheets and notes, depending on what you can export from AroFlo. You see a preview first, duplicates are skipped and you can undo any import. Photos and attachments do not come across. There is no lock-in contract and you can export your data any time.
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