Best WorkflowMax Alternative - Australia

The ultimate WorkflowMax alternative for tradies.

Designed specifically for Australian builders & tradies, NextMinute gives you all the tools you need to protect profits and smash through jobs.

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The only job software that works how you do.

While WorkflowMax by BlueRock is a solid, general job-management tool for professional services and office-based teams, it isn’t purpose-built for residential trades running longer, staged projects with crews on site.

NextMinute is built for Australian builders, carpenters, landscapers and other project-focused trades who need more than basic job tracking.

With quoting, scheduling, timesheets, stage-based planning and live job costing, NextMinute keeps you in control from first quote to final invoice. Whether you’re managing renovations, new builds or multi-day site work, it’s the smarter choice for trades that plan in stages.

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WorkflowMax

Built for project-based trades – ideal for builders, carpenters, landscapers and crews running longer, multi-stage jobs.

Built for many industries – serves architects, consultants and general services; not purpose-built for residential site work.

Gantt job planning – plan jobs and stages visually, assign tasks, and shift timelines with drag-and-drop.

Generic Gantt-style scheduler – timeline and capacity planning exist, but aimed at general project/admin work rather than trade-specific staging.

Accurate job costing – track actuals vs estimates across labour, materials and equipment, by job or stage.

Mobile still maturing – apps cover time & basic job tasks; not all features available yet (ongoing rollout).

On-site ready – full mobile app for crews; snap site photos straight to the job, add notes and update timesheets from the phone.

Limited official accounting options – official integrations promoted for Xero & QuickBooks; MYOB typically via third-party connectors, not native

Personalised setup included – we’ll import data, set up jobs and train your team

DIY/partner-led – No internal onboarding specialists to help you get started.

Accounting your way – two-way sync with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.

Global model – promoted as 24/7 support; user feedback is mixed.

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Australian tradies get the job done with NextMinute

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Schedule & assign tasks

NextMinute helps keep your crew in the loop and up-to-date with what needs to be done.

Job Scheduling

Timesheets

So simple, even the apprentice can figure it out.

Timesheet Software

Epic mobile app

The NextMinute app enables you and your crew to get your admin done anywhere, anytime on mobile or tablet.

Mobile App

Progress & final invoicing

Need to invoice part way through a project? NextMinute makes progress payments and claims super simple.

NextMinute Invoicing

Variations

NextMinute makes managing client variations a breeze.

NextMinute Invoicing

Reports

Get real time reporting on actuals vs estimates per project or stage.

Back Costing Reports

Purchase Orders

Place supplier orders with a few clicks.

Site Diary

Quickly see what's been done on-site by the crew.

Timesheets & More

Add Photos To Jobs

Keep track of job progress and send selected photos to clients.

Timesheets & More

Equipment Charges

Set custom buy/sell rates for machinery and have your crew log the hours.

Quotes

Create and send estimates or import take-offs from your QS/software.

Quoting Software for Trades

Takeoff Import

Easily import takeoffs from your software or quantity surveyor of choice.

Takeoff Imports

Keep track of job expenses

Easily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.

Expense Tracking

Messaging

Easily communicate with your crew within the NextMinute app.

CRM

Keep all your leads and client details in one secure location.

Construction CRM Software

Site Plans

Your crew can easily view site plans – anywhere, any time.

"After using another project management software for several years, we realised it was time to find a solution better tailored to our operations. That’s when we discovered NextMinute... The NextMinute team have been incredibly engaging, supportive, and guided us seamlessly through the transition."

- Jai Butler, Gray Building

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NextMinute Pricing (AUD)

NextMinute enables you to change your plan month-to-month depending on your crew size. You also get charged a much lower rate for crew members who only need a few features like timesheets and site notes.

Every plan, all the good gear…

No limits — full access to every feature, no matter your plan.

Unlimited Projects & Jobs

Simple month-to-month pricing in AUD (GST exclusive).

No lock-in contracts

Cancel anytime, no dramas.

Dedicated help from our local crew: Duncan, Ryan & Lucas.

Sydney-based support team who actually understand tradie life.

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Tell us what you’re building – Whether it’s a reno in the suburbs or a new build out bush, we’ll get to know your projects and how you like to run them.

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