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ProperTradie vs invoice templates

Word and PDF templates handle documents. They do not handle customer approval, quote-to-invoice flow, or knowing what is still owing.

PDF templates
  • Static Word or PDF files
  • Email attachments customers lose
  • No approval verification
  • No payment status tracking
With ProperTradie
  • Live quote and invoice links
  • Customer approval with digital signature
  • Branded PDFs with QR codes
  • Cash and bank transfer tracking

Visual comparison

Static template vs connected workflow

Word invoice template vs quote→approval→invoice flow in app.

Static template vs connected workflow

Word invoice template vs quote→approval→invoice flow in app.

PDF vs approval link

Email PDF attachment vs live customer approval page.

PDF vs approval link

Email PDF attachment vs live customer approval page.

Disconnected files vs history

Folder of PDFs vs customer payment history on invoice link.

Disconnected files vs history

Folder of PDFs vs customer payment history on invoice link.

Free invoice templates are everywhere. They solve formatting but not workflow. ProperTradie connects quoting, approval, invoicing and payment tracking in one mobile app.

Templates are documents, not workflows

A template gives you a layout. It does not send approval links, verify customer mobile, track partial payments, or link expenses to a job.

ProperTradie is the workflow around the document

You still get professional branded quotes and invoices. Plus approval records, payment status, customer directory, reusable items and AI assist.

Fair comparison

Templates are hard to beat on price for occasional use. ProperTradie is for tradies who quote weekly and need a reliable system from approval to payment.

Feature comparison

FeatureProperTradieInvoice templateAccounting software
Mobile quoting on site✓PartialPartial
Public quote approval links✓——
Digital signature on quote approval✓——
Quote to invoice conversion✓—Partial
Payment tracking (manual + optional Stripe)✓Manual✓
Job photos on documents✓——
Expense tracking per job✓Manual✓
ProperCredits for assisted quoting✓——
Customer feedback links✓——
Full accounting reconciliation——✓

Frequently asked questions

Are ProperTradie documents as professional as templates?

Yes. Branded quotes and invoices with logo, ABN, GST, bank details, terms and optional photos.

Can I still share PDFs with customers?

Yes. Generate and share PDF-style documents. You can also share live public links with QR codes.

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Ready to stop chasing paperwork?

Download ProperTradie from the App Store and start with a 14-day free trial. Your company receives 20 ProperCredits to try assisted features.