Operon

Job Management Software That Scales — Without Per-User Pricing

Operon is job management software that gives you a controlled job lifecycle from quote to invoice, with contractor scheduling, workflow tracking, and accounting integration included. Unlimited users on all paid tiers. Predictable AUD pricing from $50/month.

Operon job management dashboard showing job scheduling calendar and workflow status board

Who Is Operon For?

Job management software for tradies and service businesses who need professional operations without per-user pricing traps.

Accounting

Electricians & Solar Installers

Managing quoting, scheduling, and invoicing across multiple crews. Need workflow visibility without paying per technician.

Wholesale Distributors

Plumbing & HVAC

Field teams completing jobs daily. Need quote-to-invoice flow, contractor scheduling, and clean handover to Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.

Fashion

Builders & Contractors

Coordinating subcontractors across job sites. Need milestone tracking, job costing visibility, and document management without spreadsheet chaos.

Omnichannel

Growing Trades Businesses

Outgrown spreadsheets and calendar apps. Need professional operations without Tradify's per-user fees or ServiceM8's tier limitations.

The Problem

Spreadsheets and Sticky Notes Don't Scale.

  • Jobs slip through the cracks when scheduling relies on memory and calendar apps
  • Every new hire adds $22–$62/month on competitor per-user pricing
  • Invoices sit for days waiting for paperwork to come back from the field
  • No visibility into job progress, workflow status, or upcoming milestones
  • Quoting and invoicing live in separate systems that never quite match
  • Hours wasted each week chasing contractors for updates and documentation
THE SOLUTION

One Platform for Your Entire Operation

  • Availability tracking with a calendar view for contractor scheduling by date and time
  • Workflow visualisation lets you track job progress through defined stages
  • Automated invoice creation the moment jobs are marked complete
  • Dashboard view of upcoming milestones, job statuses, and financial overview
  • Automated alerts for milestone updates and job status changes
  • Upload and store documents digitally — remove paper-based quotes and reduce admin hassle

Complete Job Management

From solo operator to multi-crew operations, Operon scales with your business needs.

Real-Time Stock Sync

Job Scheduling & Availability

Job scheduling software built into Operon. A calendar view for tracking contractor availability by date and time. See who's available at a glance and schedule work with confidence.

Multi-Warehouse Inventory

Workflow Visualisation

Track job progress through defined stages with clear status visibility. Record progression at each stage to keep all parties — office, field, and customer — aligned.

Barcode Scanning

Quoting

Create and send quotes directly from Operon. Convert accepted quotes into jobs with a single click. Keep your quoting and job management in one place.

Reorder Point Alerts

Invoicing

Generate invoices when jobs are marked complete. Sync directly with Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks — no manual data entry, no paperwork delays.

Batch and Lot Tracking

Document Management

Digitalise your operations. Upload scanned documents, photos, and compliance paperwork directly into the system for storage and easy access. No more paper-based quotes.

Serial Number Tracking

Customer Communication

A built-in channel for customer communication regarding booking confirmations, technician ETAs, and job status updates. Keep customers informed without switching tools.

eCommerce Integrations

Dashboard & Job Tracking

Job tracking software that shows upcoming milestones, job statuses (active, pending, completed), invoices due, and a high-level financial overview — all in one place.

Purchase Order Management

Easy User Management

Easily invite new customers, contractors, and operators into the system. Add roles and users with minimal setup — no per-user fees on paid tiers.

Stock Transfer Management

Inventory Management (with StockWise)

For parts and inventory tracking, pair Operon with StockWise on the same Exsited subscription. Warehouse-level inventory visibility integrated with your job management workflow. Both products included from the Professional tier.

Operon Demo Walkthrough

Watch how Operon streamlines job management from quote to invoice — scheduling, workflow tracking, and accounting handover in one flow. 

Platform Integration Demo

See how customer data flows seamlessly across products — from signup to billing to fulfilment — without manual data entry.

Watch the Demo

Available Across All Tiers

Choose the tier that fits your needs. View pricing →

Free

$0 / month
Get Started
  • Jobs per month 30
  • 1 users
  • Transactions per month 100
  • Job Management
  • Quotes
  • Invoicing
  • Accounting Sync
  • CRM Sync

Professional

$50 / month
Get Started
  • Jobs per month 150
  • Unlimited users
  • Transactions per month 1,000
  • Job Management
  • Quotes
  • Invoicing
  • Accounting Sync
  • CRM Sync
  • Timesheets
  • Workflows
  • Customer Portal
  • Contractor Portal
  • Job Add-Ons: +50 jobs $15/mo · +100 jobs $25/mo · +350 jobs $75/mo · +1,000 jobs $175/mo

Enterprise

Custom Pricing
Get Started
  • Jobs per month unlimited
  • Unlimited users
  • Transactions per month unlimited  
  • Job Management
  • Quotes
  • Invoicing
  • Accounting Sync
  • CRM Sync
  • Timesheets
  • Workflows
  • Customer Portal: White-label
  • Contractor Portal: White-label
  • Custom Fields
  • Custom Integrations
  • Job Add-Ons: Unlimited

Common Scenarios

See how businesses like yours solve job management challenges with Operon.

HVAC Services
HVAC technician reviewing job schedule on tablet in the field

Multi-Crew HVAC Operation

Scenario: Australian HVAC company running 12 technicians across residential and commercial jobs. Managing quoting, scheduling, and invoicing for 150+ jobs per month.

Challenge: Scheduling done via shared calendar and group texts. Invoices delayed by 3–5 days waiting for job sheets to come back. Paying $620/month on Tradify for a 10-person team. No job costing visibility or profitability tracking.

Solution: Operon Professional ($50/month) with unlimited users. Availability tracking replaces calendar chaos. Invoicing on job completion eliminates paperwork delays. Paired with StockWise for parts tracking at no extra product cost.

$570/mo
Saved vs Tradify (10 users)
60%
Less Admin Time
Plumbing
Plumbing service team reviewing dispatch board

Growing Plumbing Team

Scenario: Plumbing company with 5 technicians handling 200 residential jobs per month across metro Sydney. Using ServiceM8 Growing tier.

Challenge: Hit ServiceM8's job limits. Need better workflow tracking for job stages. Adding inventory tracking would mean bolting on Unleashed at $590/month.

Solution: Operon Professional ($65/month — $50 base + $15 for 50 extra jobs) with StockWise included. Workflow visualisation tracks every job from quote to completion. Inventory management included at no extra product fee.

$604/mo
Saved vs ServiceM8 + Unleashed
Clearer
Workflow Visibility

When You Need More Than Job Management

Start with Operon. Scale without switching systems.

Most trades businesses outgrow their job management tool within 2 years and face a painful migration to a new vendor. With Exsited, you just enable another product.

When you're ready for inventory management (StockWise), B2B ordering (Orderlink), or other capabilities, they're already part of your Exsited subscription. Same platform, same users, same data.

No new vendor. No migration. No integration project.

Unlike standalone job tools, Operon grows with your business.

What's Available:

  • StockWise — Multi-channel inventory management for warehouses and stock tracking
  • Orderlink — B2B customer portal with real-time inventory visibility
  • Sellwise (coming soon) — D2C ecommerce with zero transaction fees and built-in marketing
  • Recuron — Subscription and recurring billing management
All included in your Professional ($50) or Premium ($350) tier. No additional product fees.

Compare Operon with Competitors

See how Operon stacks up against other job management solutions. We've done the
research so you don't have to.

Metric
Operon (Exsited)
ServiceM8
Tradify
Jobber
Fergus
Entry Price (Paid)
$50 AUD
$29 AUD (50 jobs)
$62 AUD/user
~$45 AUD (Core)
$48 AUD (Essentials)
Price at 150 jobs
$50
$79 (Growing)
$62/user
~$45+
$72 (Professional)
Users Included
Unlimited
Unlimited
1 per licence
1 (+$29 USD/user)
Limited (+$22/user)
Products Included
2 (Professional)
1 (jobs only)
1 (jobs only)
1 (jobs only)
1 (jobs only)
Jobs + Inventory Cost
$50 (both included)
$670 (SM8 + Unleashed)
$650+
$730+
$640+
Billing Currency
AUD
AUD
AUD
USD
AUD

Operon vs ServiceM8

Cost-effective operations platform vs single-product job management

See Comparison

Operon vs Tradify

Unlimited users vs per-user pricing that compounds with every hire

See Comparison

Operon vs Jobber

Australian-built platform vs North American per-user model

See Comparison

Operon vs Fergus

One-price platform vs base-rate-plus-add-on pricing

See Comparison
Integrations

Works With Your Existing Tools

Connect to the platforms you already use. Pre-built connectors with secure authentication.

Accounting & ERP

Accounting & ERP

Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks

Payments

Payments

Stripe, Square, PayPal, Adyen, eWAY

Additional integrations expanding — contact our team for the latest availability.

Common Questions About Operon

How much does Operon cost?

Operon starts at $0/month on the Free tier (1 user, 30 jobs/month) with the full core feature set including quoting, invoicing, and accounting sync. Professional tier is $50/month with unlimited users and 150 jobs included. Premium tier is $350/month with 500 jobs and up to 5 Exsited products. Need more jobs? Add them with flexible add-ons starting at $15/month for 50 jobs. All pricing is in AUD with no per-user fees.

How does Operon's pricing compare to ServiceM8?

At 150 jobs/month with unlimited users, Operon Professional is $50. ServiceM8 Growing is $79 — that's 37% cheaper for comparable capability. At 500 jobs, Operon is $125 vs ServiceM8 Premium at $149. And Operon includes a second product (like StockWise for inventory) at no extra cost.

Does Operon have per-user pricing?

No. All paid Operon tiers include unlimited users. Competitors like Tradify charge $62/user/month and Fergus charges $22/user for timesheets. A 10-person team on Tradify costs $620/month. On Operon, it's $50.

What features are included on the Free tier?

The Free tier includes the same core features as paid tiers: job management, quoting, invoicing, accounting sync, and CRM sync. It's capped at 1 user and 30 jobs per month. Timesheets and workflows are available from the Professional tier.

What about inventory and parts tracking?

For inventory management, Operon pairs with StockWise on the same Exsited subscription. Both products are included from the Professional tier at $50/month — no extra product fee. Inventory is managed at the warehouse level through StockWise.

Does Operon integrate with accounting software?

Yes. Operon integrates with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. Invoices sync directly with your accounting system when jobs are marked complete.

Can Operon work as a standalone product?

Yes. Operon works independently for job management, scheduling, and invoicing. When you need additional capabilities like inventory or B2B ordering, they're available on the same subscription without switching systems.

Is there a mobile app?

Operon is currently accessible via web browser on mobile devices. A dedicated native mobile app is in development — contact our team for timeline updates.

Does Operon offer a customer portal?

Yes. Customer and contractor portals are included on all paid tiers. Enterprise tier includes white-label portals with full brand control.

What's the difference between Professional and Premium?

The core Operon features are the same on both tiers. Premium adds custom fields, up to 5 Exsited products (vs 2 on Professional), 500 base jobs (vs 150), and priority support with a dedicated account manager. Professional is the best-price entry point for teams. Premium is for businesses that need custom fields, more products on one subscription, and priority support. Enterprise adds white-label portals for full brand control.

What integrations are available?

Operon integrates with accounting systems (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks) and payment gateways (Stripe, Square, PayPal, Adyen, eWAY). Additional integrations are expanding — contact our team for the latest availability.

Is Operon job costing software?

Operon tracks job profitability through its quote-to-invoice workflow. You can see costs and revenue per job to understand which jobs are profitable. For detailed parts and inventory costing, pair Operon with StockWise on the same subscription — both included from the Professional tier at $50/month.

Is Operon suitable as job management software for tradies?

Yes. Operon is built for Australian trades businesses — electricians, plumbers, HVAC, solar installers, and builders. It covers the full job lifecycle from quote to invoice, with contractor scheduling, workflow tracking, and accounting integration. All paid tiers include unlimited users, so your whole team is covered for one flat price.

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