If you’ve tried using QuickBooks to run your plumbing business, you’ve probably noticed: it’s not exactly built for the trades. It’s powerful, sure—but too powerful in all the wrong ways. Here’s why so many plumbers are looking for a better alternative—and what I built instead.

QuickBooks: Great for Accountants, Not for the Field

QuickBooks was made with accountants and bookkeepers in mind. That means layered menus, advanced settings, and terminology that makes sense to someone behind a desk—but not to someone installing water heaters or fixing a sump pump.

3 Reasons It Falls Short for Plumbers

• Steep Learning Curve: Most plumbing pros don’t have time to sit through hours of tutorials or hire a QuickBooks specialist just to send an invoice.
• Per-User Pricing: Want your team to use it? You’ll pay more. Often much more.
• Not Built for Estimates: QuickBooks handles invoices—but quotes, job scheduling, or approvals? Not so much.

What I Built Instead (and Why)

I’m Riley, an IT graduate from Wisconsin, and I’ve worked closely with plumbers, painters, and tradespeople across the Midwest. I built an invoicing platform that actually fits the day-to-day rhythm of field work. No fluff. Just what you need to estimate, invoice, and get paid fast.

• ✔️ Estimates convert to invoices automatically
• ✔️ Unlimited users—no extra fee for your crew
• ✔️ Mobile support, even offline
• ✔️ Client notifications with photo of who's arriving
• ✔️ Clean dashboard, tax-ready reports, and portal access