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TradiQuote vs FieldCard

FieldCard handles job cards and simple quotes well. TradiQuote goes further — AI writes your proposal, the client signs it, and your deposit invoice is sent automatically.

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Our honest verdict

FieldCard is a clean, simple job management tool — good for tradies who want basic quote-to-invoice on WhatsApp. TradiQuote adds AI proposal writing, ECTA digital e-signature, and a locked signed document trail. If winning bigger jobs and protecting yourself legally matters, TradiQuote covers what FieldCard doesn't.

Feature Comparison

Side by side — what you get with each platform.

Feature	TradiQuote	FieldCard
Built for South Africa	✅ SA-first, Rand pricing	✅ SA-first, Rand pricing
AI proposal writing	✅ Full scope, timeline & intro	❌ Not available
Send quote via WhatsApp	✅ Yes — click to send	✅ Yes
Digital e-signature (ECTA)	✅ ECTA-compliant, canvas-based	❌ Not available
Signed document trail	✅ Locked PDF with signature image + timestamp	❌ Not available
Quote to invoice flow	✅ Auto-generates deposit invoice after signing	✅ Manual quote-to-invoice conversion
SA bank EFT invoicing	✅ Your bank details on every invoice	✅ Available
Job card management	⚠️ Quote/proposal focused	✅ Core feature
Mobile quoting on-site	✅ 4 minutes, phone-first PWA	✅ Mobile app
Client revision requests	✅ Built-in revision + re-send flow	❌ Not available
Job photo uploads	✅ Up to 10 photos per quote	✅ Available

Where TradiQuote Goes Further

Three things you get with TradiQuote that FieldCard doesn't offer.

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AI Writes Your Proposal

TradiQuote uses AI to write a professional scope, timeline, and intro in seconds. FieldCard has no AI writing — you write everything yourself.

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Clients Sign Digitally

TradiQuote includes ECTA-compliant e-signature. Your client signs on their phone — you get a locked PDF. FieldCard doesn't have e-signature.

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Legal Protection

A signed, timestamped PDF with your client's signature protects you in disputes. If a client claims they never agreed, you have proof. FieldCard has no signed document trail.

How the Pricing Compares

Both tools are priced in Rand — here's the full picture.

TradiQuote

Quote → Sign → Invoice

8 free quotes

no card needed — then R189/month

✓ AI proposal writing included
✓ ECTA-compliant e-signature
✓ Signed PDF document trail
✓ Auto deposit invoice after signing
✓ Client revision request flow
✓ Up to 10 job photos per quote

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FieldCard

Job Card & Basic Quoting

Varies

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✗ No AI proposal writing
✗ No ECTA e-signature
✗ No signed document trail
✓ Quote to invoice conversion
✓ Job card management
✓ WhatsApp sharing

Which One Should You Use?

Both are built for SA tradies. Here's how to decide.

Choose TradiQuote if…

✓ You want AI to write professional proposals for you
✓ You need clients to sign quotes before work starts
✓ You want legal protection via a signed, timestamped PDF
✓ You want quote → signature → deposit invoice in one flow

Consider FieldCard if…

→ You primarily need job card management over proposal writing
→ You're comfortable writing your own quotes manually
→ You don't need clients to sign quotes digitally

Common Questions

What is FieldCard used for in South Africa?

FieldCard is a South African job management app that lets tradespeople manage job cards, send quotes, and convert them to invoices via WhatsApp. It focuses on simple job tracking and record keeping for on-site tradespeople.

Does FieldCard have AI proposal writing?

FieldCard does not include AI-generated proposals. TradiQuote uses AI to write the full proposal scope, professional introduction, timeline, and notes — saving tradies 20–40 minutes per quote.

Does FieldCard have digital e-signature?

FieldCard does not include a built-in digital e-signature feature. TradiQuote includes ECTA-compliant canvas e-signature — clients can sign on their phone, and a locked PDF with the signature is generated automatically.

How is TradiQuote different from FieldCard?

FieldCard is a lightweight job card and quoting tool. TradiQuote takes the workflow further: AI writes your proposal, the client signs it digitally, and a deposit invoice with your SA bank details is automatically generated — all in one app.

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More Than a Job Card App

AI-written proposals. Digital e-signature. Automatic deposit invoicing. Everything FieldCard has — plus the features that win and protect bigger jobs.

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