Operon
Job management for trades. Unlimited users, every plan.
What is Operon?
Operon is job management software for tradies and small trade businesses. Quotes, jobs, timesheets, and invoicing—all in one place, synced to your accounting software. Add your whole team without paying per head. Simple to set up, easy to use, built for how you actually work.
How It Works
Create your account in under a minute. Free plan, no credit card required.
Link Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks. Your customers and invoices sync automatically.
Add your team, set up job stages, and customise your quote templates.
Create jobs, send quotes, log time, and invoice—all from one system.
Core Capabilities
Everything you need to run jobs properly, without the bloat
Unlimited Users
Add your whole team—office staff, tradies, apprentices. No per-seat fees, ever.
Accounting Sync
Connected to Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. Invoices flow through automatically.
Quote to Invoice
Quote the job, do the work, send the invoice. One system, no double entry.
Customer Portal
Customers approve quotes and pay invoices online. Less chasing, faster payment.
Job Management
Track every job from first call to final invoice. No more scribbled notes or lost details.
Job Cards
All job details in one place—customer, site address, schedule, notes, and files.
Job Stages
Track jobs through your workflow—Quote, Scheduled, In Progress, Complete.
Team Assignment
Assign jobs to your team. Everyone sees what's theirs, you see everything.
Activity History
Full record of every update and note. Know what happened without asking.
Additional Job Management Capabilities
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Job Search & Filters
Find any job by customer, status, or date
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Priority Flags
Mark urgent jobs so nothing slips
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File Attachments
Attach photos and documents to jobs
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Job Templates
Create templates for common job types
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Scheduling View
See all jobs on a calendar
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Custom Job References
Auto-generate job numbers in your format
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Recurring Jobs
Set up repeat jobs for regular customers
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Mobile Access
View and update jobs from any device
Plus: Job duplication, bulk actions, customer job history, and more...
Quotes
Quote on the spot, send it straight away. Win more jobs while you're still on site.
Simple Quote Builder
Add line items, quantities, and prices. GST calculated automatically.
Send & Track
Email quotes directly from Operon. See when customers open them.
Version History
Revise quotes without losing the original. Every version saved.
Convert to Job
Quote accepted? Turn it into a job with one click.
Additional Quote Capabilities
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Quote Templates
Save common quotes for faster quoting
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Quote Numbering
Auto-generate quote references
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Validity Periods
Set expiry dates on quotes
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PDF Export
Download or print branded quotes
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Discounts
Apply percentage or fixed discounts
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Customer Portal
Customers view and accept quotes online
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Attachments
Include terms or photos with quotes
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Quote Versioning
Track every revision (Starter+)
Plus: Quote duplication, quote history per customer, and more...
Invoicing
Invoice in seconds, get paid faster. Synced straight to your accounting software.
Quick Invoicing
Create invoices from jobs or quotes. No re-typing details.
Accounting Sync
Connected to Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks. Invoices push through automatically.
Payment Tracking
See what's paid and what's overdue at a glance.
Online Payments
Customers pay through the portal. Card, bank transfer, or digital wallet.
Additional Invoicing Capabilities
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Progress Invoicing
Bill as work progresses (Starter+)
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Invoice Numbering
Auto-generate invoice references
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Invoice from Quote
Pull quote line items into invoices
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PDF Export
Download or print branded invoices
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GST Handling
Automatic tax calculation
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Overdue Alerts
Get notified when invoices are late
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Payment Terms
Set default payment terms
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Payment History
Full record of payments received
Plus: Partial payments, invoice duplication, and more...
Timesheets
Track time on every job. Know where your hours go and bill accurately.
Simple Time Entry
Log time against jobs—start, finish, and breaks. Works on any device.
Approval Workflow
Review and approve timesheets before they're finalised. (Starter+)
Job Costing
See labour hours per job. Know your true costs before you invoice. (Plus+)
Team Tracking
Track time for your whole team in one place.
Additional Timesheet Capabilities
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Real-Time Timer
Start and stop a timer—no manual entry
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Export
Download timesheets for payroll
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Photo Attachments
Attach site photos as proof of work
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Mobile Entry
Log time from phone or tablet
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GPS Location
Capture location when timesheets are submitted
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Break Tracking
Record break times separately
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Timesheet History
Full record of all submissions
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Notes
Add task descriptions to entries
Plus: Overtime tracking, billable vs non-billable hours, and more...
Customer Portal
Let customers help themselves. Fewer phone calls, faster approvals, quicker payment.
Quote Approval
Customers view and accept quotes online. No chasing.
Job Status
Customers see where their job is at without calling you.
Online Payments
Customers view invoices and pay online.
Messaging
Customers message you through the portal. Everything logged.
Additional Customer Portal Capabilities
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Branded Portal
Your logo and colours (Plus+)
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Notification Preferences
Customers choose how they're notified
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Job Requests
Customers submit job requests online
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Mobile Friendly
Works on any device
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Document Access
Share files with customers
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Secure Login
Email-based invitation and login
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Invoice History
Customers see past invoices
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Multiple Contacts
Invite multiple people per customer
Plus: Payment receipts, job history, and more...
Team
Add your whole team without paying extra. Everyone on one system, one price.
Unlimited Users
Add as many people as you need. No per-user fees, ever.
Role-Based Access
Admins see everything. Team members see their assigned jobs.
Contributor Access
Subcontractors view jobs, log time, and upload photos without full system access. (Plus+)
Simple Invitations
Invite team members via email. They set up their own login.
Additional Team Capabilities
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Contact Details
Store phone and email for each team member
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Deactivation
Remove access without deleting history
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Job Assignment
Assign jobs to specific people
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Mobile Access
Team members work from any device
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Activity Log
See who did what
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Email Notifications
Team gets notified of new assignments
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Bulk Invitations
Add multiple people at once
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Profile Management
Team members update their own details
Plus: Skills tracking, performance metrics, and more...
Choose Your Plan
All plans include free data migration and no per-user fees
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
No per-user fees, ever. Save 15% with annual billing.
- 50 jobs/month
- Unlimited users
- Accounting sync
- Customer portal
- Email support
- 150 jobs/month
- Unlimited users
- Job costing
- Contributor portal
- Phone support
- 500 jobs/month
- Unlimited users
- Custom fields
- Automated workflows
- Priority support
Monthly Price
A$0 forever
A$29
A$79
A$149
Annual Price (15% off)
A$0
A$25
A$67
A$127
Jobs/Month
30
50
150
500
Users
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Target
Solo tradies, testing
1–5 people
5–10 people
10–15 people
Basic job management
Simple quotes
Manual invoicing
Timesheet entry
Web portal (mobile-responsive)
Accounting integration (Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks)
Quote versioning
Progress invoicing
Job costing (materials + labour + markup
Advanced financial reports
Timesheet approvals
Customer portal
Basic
Full
Full
Contributor portal
Custom fields
Automated workflows (email triggers)
Advanced reporting
Email support
24hr response
Phone support (business hours)
Priority support
Why Tradies Choose Operon
Built for trades, not enterprise sales teams
Unlimited Users, One Price
Add your whole team without watching costs creep up. No per-seat fees, no user limits.
Accounting Built In
Native sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. Invoices flow through automatically—no plugins, no double entry.
Simple by Design
Job management without the bloat. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
How Operon Compares
See why trade businesses choose Operon over spreadsheets, basic apps, and expensive field service software
Unlimited users
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Free plan
Free
Per-user fees
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Yes
Yes
None
Accounting sync
Plugin
Native
Customer portal
Limited
Extra cost
Monthly cost
Free
A$29+
A$200+
From A$0
Job costing
Manual
Extra tier
Quote management
Manual
Timesheet tracking
Manual
Timesheet approvals
Limited
Contributor portal
Setup time
Manual
1-2 days
2-4 weeks
< 1 day
Training required
None
1-2 hours
Days
1 hour
Mobile access
Works with your existing stack
Native integrations with the tools you already use.
What's Your Next Step?
Choose the path that fits where you're at
Ready to Get Started
Jump in with a free plan and see how it works
Still Comparing
See how we stack up against other job management tools
Considering ROI
Calculate your exact savings and payback period
Want to See It First
Get a quick demo showing how Operon works for your trade
Get Your Team on Operon Today
Free forever plan, unlimited users. Paid plans from A$29/month.
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