Cleaning business software comparison
Tidyly vs OctopusPro: Which is better for an Australian cleaning business?
OctopusPro is stronger for an operationally complex field-service business that needs configurable dispatch, GPS, timesheets, payroll, accounting integrations and multiple service types. Tidyly is the more focused choice for an Australian cleaning business that wants a cleaner-specific workflow without configuring a broad field-service platform.
Disclosure: Tidyly publishes this comparison and competes with OctopusPro. Competitor information was checked against official OctopusPro sources on 10 August 2026. Read how we compare software.
Short answer
Who should choose which?
Tidyly is the simpler fit for most Australian solo cleaners and small teams because its public customer journey, properties and core cleaning admin share one local workflow and flat price. OctopusPro is stronger for configurable dispatch, fieldworker GPS, time and payout controls, accounting integrations and multi-service operations. Both support Australia and cleaning. The key difference is focused cleaning simplicity versus a much deeper field-workforce system with several pricing models.
Quick verdict
Best for most Tidyly customers
Tidyly
Small cleaning businesses wanting low configurationBest alternative use case
OctopusPro
Complex fieldworker and multi-service operationsOctopusPro offers operational depth; Tidyly reduces the work required to operate the software itself.
Tidyly and OctopusPro at a glance
| Criterion | Tidyly | OctopusPro |
|---|---|---|
| Australian availability | Australian product | Explicitly available with AU support number |
| Cleaning-specific | Cleaning-only focus | Cleaning product within many industries |
| Online quotes and booking | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring jobs | Yes | Yes |
| Customer and property profiles | Yes, with property context | Yes |
| Fieldworker GPS and dispatch | No GPS | Yes |
| Timesheets and payouts | No payroll system | Yes |
| Accounting integrations | No direct sync | Xero and QuickBooks |
| Multi-service operations | Cleaning | Many industries and service types |
| Pricing | Flat AUD subscription | Starter, seat-based or platform plus usage |
What each product is designed to do
What Tidyly is
Tidyly is an Australian cleaning workspace for the public business page, enquiries, bookings, property records, recurring jobs, quotes, invoices and connected Stripe payments.
It does not offer OctopusPro's fieldworker GPS, payroll or contractor payouts, route tools or accounting integrations. The simpler scope is an advantage only when those capabilities are not required.
What OctopusPro is
OctopusPro explicitly supports cleaning businesses and Australia. Its cleaning product covers enquiries, quotes, online bookings, recurring visits, cleaner scheduling, checklists, invoices, payments, customer and property profiles and site inspections.
The broader platform adds dispatch, GPS, time tracking, payroll or contractor payouts, customer portals, complaints, Xero, QuickBooks, reporting and multi-industry configuration.
Where Tidyly is stronger
Tidyly has less configuration and a more direct cleaner-specific path for a solo operator. The public business identity, reviews, property and job work are part of one opinionated workflow.
Pricing is easier to predict for a small team because it is not based on admin seats, fieldworker seats, booking usage or invoiced-revenue commission.
An owner who does not need fieldworker controls can avoid administering an enterprise-style permissions and dispatch system.
Where OctopusPro is stronger
OctopusPro is substantially stronger for fieldworker GPS, dispatch, timesheets, payroll or contractor payouts, accounting integrations, route functions and multiple service types.
Australia support is explicit, so it should not be dismissed as an overseas-only option. A complex local operator may find OctopusPro the more capable choice.
See whether the focused option fits.
Review Tidyly's current Australian plan before deciding.Pricing and total fit
Prices and plan inclusions change. Figures here were checked against OctopusPro's official pricing information on 10 August 2026. View official OctopusPro pricing.
OctopusPro lists Starter at $36.25 per month or $348 yearly for one admin and one fieldworker, without explicitly labelling that Starter currency. Established is US$60 per admin and US$6 per fieldworker monthly. Unlimited Users is a US$99 monthly platform fee plus either US$1 per booked job or 2 per cent of monthly invoiced revenue, with separate Google Maps and communication usage considerations.
Tidyly is A$19 monthly or A$190 yearly. OctopusPro's model is not one headline price, so compare the actual seats, booking volume, invoice volume and third-party services the operation will use.
Which should you choose?
Solo cleaner
Choose Tidyly for a faster, lower-administration setup unless field GPS or accounting sync is essential.
Small cleaning team
Tidyly fits a straightforward team. OctopusPro fits one that already needs timesheets, dispatch and role controls.
Multi-service field business
Choose OctopusPro for configurability, multiple industries and fieldworker operations.
Real estate cleaning
Tidyly offers the clearer managed-property workflow; OctopusPro is stronger for complex site inspections and workforce dispatch.
Final verdict
For most Australian solo cleaners and small teams, we would choose Tidyly for its clearer cleaning model, flat price and lower operational overhead.
We would choose OctopusPro when the business needs GPS, dispatch, timesheets, payouts, accounting connections or several service categories. OctopusPro supports Australia and is genuinely stronger for that more complex operation.
Explore Job Management or compare Tidyly with other cleaning software.
Frequently asked questions
Is OctopusPro available in Australia?
Yes. OctopusPro explicitly lists Australia as supported and publishes an Australian contact number.
Is OctopusPro made for cleaning businesses?
OctopusPro has a dedicated cleaning product, although the wider platform serves many industries.
Which is simpler for a solo cleaner?
Tidyly is simpler because it has a narrower cleaning workflow and flat local subscription.
Which has stronger GPS and fieldworker tools?
OctopusPro has stronger GPS, dispatch, time tracking and payout capabilities.
Which is better for Xero users?
OctopusPro is stronger because it documents Xero integration; Tidyly does not currently offer direct Xero sync.
Sources
Primary sources were checked on 10 August 2026.
- Tidyly pricingTidylyChecked 10 August 2026
- OctopusPro pricingOctopusProChecked 10 August 2026
- OctopusPro cleaning business softwareOctopusProChecked 10 August 2026