Is Omni Field an alternative to simPRO?

For small and mid-sized African contractors, yes. Both cover scheduling, job tracking, quoting, invoicing and stock. Omni Field publishes its prices and bills in South African Rand. simPRO is headquartered in Australia and invites visitors to request a quote for pricing.

Can Omni Field handle job costing?

Yes. Costing draws on the quoted value, the time booked to the job and the stock consumed, so you can see the margin on completed work rather than estimating it at month end.

Does Omni Field support more than one branch?

Yes. Multi-location support separates work, stock and reporting by branch, so a contractor operating from two or three depots can see each one on its own as well as the whole business.

Which accounting systems does Omni Field connect to?

Xero and Sage, alongside Google Calendar two-way sync, Paystack, Resend and WhatsApp. That is the current integration list, so confirm your own accounting or estimating stack against it before you switch.

Where does the information about simPRO on this page come from?

From simPRO's public website at simprogroup.com, checked on 3 September 2026. This page describes Omni Field's capabilities and how simPRO presents its pricing, and makes no claim about features simPRO does or does not have.

Comparison

Omni Field and simPRO, compared for African contractors

Omni Field is field service and job management software for trade contractors across Africa, with prices published on the website and billing processed in South African Rand. simPRO is field service and project management software headquartered in Australia, and its website invites visitors to request a quote rather than listing a price.

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Information about simPRO comes from their public website, checked 2026-09-03. simPRO is based in Australia and is Quoted on request. Their website invites visitors to ask for a quote or a demo..

Why teams choose Omni Field

Omni Field publishes what it costs. Free is R0, PaYu is R149 per month plus R149 per technician seat, and Growth is R349 per month including one technician, all VAT inclusive.
You can start a 30 day trial without a credit card and without a scoping call, which shortens the distance between interest and a real test.
Job costing runs off the quote, the timesheets and the stock consumed, so a contractor can see where a job made or lost money.
Paystack collects card and bank payments with payouts in 2 to 3 days and a 1% transaction charge, and no separate merchant account to open.
Multi-location support lets a contractor with more than one branch keep work, stock and reporting separated by branch.

When simPRO may suit you better

simPRO is field service and project management software for trade contractors, headquartered in Australia.

simPRO writes for trade contractors running complex, project-heavy work. If that describes your jobs, read their material closely and compare it against what you actually need.
Omni Field's integration list is Google Calendar, Xero, Sage, Paystack, Resend and WhatsApp. If your operation depends on a specific accounting, supplier or estimating system outside that list, check it before you commit.
Omni Field is priced and shaped for small and mid-sized teams. A large contractor with a dedicated systems administrator may find a heavier product a better fit.

What Omni Field gives an African service business

What Omni Field provides, by capability
Capability	Omni Field
Billing currency	South African Rand, with local currency display across seven African countries at a fixed rate.The Rand amount is always shown before payment.
Plans and entry price	Published: Free at R0, PaYu at R149 per month plus R149 per technician seat, Growth at R349 per month including one technician plus R349 per extra seat, Business quoted.All advertised prices include 15% VAT.
Taking payment from customers	Paystack card and bank payments from the invoice, payouts in 2 to 3 days, 1% transaction charge, no separate merchant account.
Scheduling and dispatch	Assign work across the team and follow each job from booked to complete on one board.
Route planning	Multi-stop routing that orders a technician's day around appointment windows and time on site.Up to 60 stops per route. The ordering is solved on free-flow travel times; the times shown are traffic aware.
Quoting and invoicing	Quote, convert to a job, invoice the completed work, with deposits and document controls available.
Assets and inventory	Stock and parts tracking, plus a register of customer assets and the service history attached to each.
Integrations	Google Calendar with two-way sync, Xero, Sage, Paystack, Resend and WhatsApp.That is the full integration list, so check your own stack against it.
AI tools	Twelve AI tools metered against purchasable credits, with several gated by plan tier.
Seat model	Technician and admin seats are billable. Viewer users are free.

Questions about switching

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30 days free, no credit card. Prices include VAT and billing is processed in South African Rand.

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