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Straight answers on TradeTimr pricing, setup, and automations.

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What is TradeTimr used for?

TradeTimr is software for managing clients, appointments, quotes, invoices, work orders, reviews, expenses, and team activity in one place so trade businesses can stay on top of both field work and office admin.

What is the difference between Local and Cloud?

TradeTimr Local is the self-hosted, offline-first edition for teams that want direct data ownership and no monthly fee. TradeTimr Cloud adds connected access, automations, and syncing across devices.

Does TradeTimr work offline?

Yes. The local edition is built for offline-first use, which is useful for workshops, vans, and sites where connectivity is unreliable.

What does the cloud edition automate?

TradeTimr Cloud automates appointment reminders, quote follow-ups, overdue invoice chasing, review requests, and syncing across devices so teams spend less time chasing paperwork manually.

How much does TradeTimr cost?

TradeTimr Local is free to self-host. TradeTimr Cloud starts at 19 USD per month for Solo and 49 USD per month for Crew.

Who is TradeTimr for?

It is built for plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC teams, landscapers, handyman businesses, and similar trade crews that need field work and admin work connected.

Can I run TradeTimr on phones and office computers?

Yes. TradeTimr is browser-based, so teams can access it from phones, tablets, and desktop computers depending on how they run the local or cloud edition.

What kind of jobs is TradeTimr best at?

TradeTimr is a strong fit for service businesses that quote jobs, schedule visits, send invoices, track expenses, and want better follow-up after the work is done.