ArkonOne vs simPRO
simPRO is job management software sold on a quote basis, with accounting through integrations. ArkonOne adds scaffold design, built-in books and published prices in one system.
Checked 2026-11-14
At a glance
simPRO is for
Trade, service and project contractors such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire protection, from small teams to mid-market firms, according to third-party pages.
What simPRO does well
- Job costing and job profitability built around quotes and per-job billing
- Inventory and purchasing, with a mobile app for schedules, quotes and invoicing on site
- Prebuilt accounting links to Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB, and a Maintenance Planner add-on
Where simPRO stops
- Accounting runs through integrations; no own double-entry books found
- No design or takeoff tool found
- Pricing is quote only and not published
- Multi-company support is not confirmed
ArkonOne is for
Scaffold and construction-services companies that want estimating, 3D design, field operations, inventory and accounting in one system, with published prices and unlimited users.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ArkonOne | simPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Design and estimating | Yes Estimating, bids, quotes and price lists | Partial Quoting and job costing; no design tool foundBased on third-party pages. The simPRO site could not be read when this page was researched. |
| 3D scaffold design | Yes 3D scaffold designer (Complete plan) | Not offered No scaffold design module publishedNo design or takeoff tool found in the pages reviewed. |
| AI estimating | Yes Type, say or sketch a job (Complete plan) | Not offered No AI estimating publishedNo AI features found in the pages reviewed. |
| Field operations and jobs | Yes Jobs, crews, work orders, inspections, daily reports | Yes Scheduling, mobile app, timesheets, asset maintenanceThird-party page: skill-based job matching and SLA-based dispatch priority are not evidenced. |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes Crew calendar, dispatch board, trucks and driver app | Yes Scheduling and dispatch with Simpro MobileThird-party pages. |
| Inventory and rental | Yes Stock, shipments, rental agreements, lost and damaged items | Partial Inventory and purchasing; rental tracking not publishedRests on third-party pages, including the Xero App Store listing. |
| Accounting | Yes Built-in books on Complete; QuickBooks and Xero sync optional | Via integration Links to Xero, QuickBooks and MYOBNo own double-entry books found. Sage Intacct push is one-way, per a third-party page. |
| Financial reports | Yes Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, job profitability | Partial Job costing and job profitability analyticsThird-party pages. Full financial statements are not published. |
| Multiple locations | Yes Multiple locations and legal entities (Complete plan) | Not published Not confirmedA third-party page says multi-company support is not mentioned. |
| AI features | Yes AI estimating, AI phone receptionist, Help assistant | Not offered No AI features foundIn the pages reviewed. Check the simPRO site for current features. |
| Platform | Yes Web browser and mobile app | Yes Web app with Simpro MobileRegional sites for AU, NZ, UK, US and CA. |
| Pricing | $99, $399 or $999 per month, unlimited users | Quote only; no public list priceNot published. Third-party estimates disagree widely and are not used. Checked 2026-11-14. |
| Setup fee | None shown on the ArkonOne price list | Not publishedOne Xero App Store reviewer mentions setup costs; the amount is unknown. |
| Per-user fees | None: every plan has unlimited users | Not publishedUsers describe per-user and separate office and mobile licensing on third-party pages only. |
What you may still need next to simPRO
A simPRO customer typically adds an accounting package, and a separate tool for design work if the business needs one. Confirm details with simPRO, since its pricing is quote based.
| Accounting package (Xero, QuickBooks or MYOB) | simPRO connects to accounting software; no own double-entry books were found. | not published by simPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Design or takeoff tool | No design or takeoff tool was found in the pages reviewed. | not published |
| Maintenance Planner add-on | Preventative maintenance and compliance reporting are sold as an add-on. | not published |
What it costs: a 10-person business
10 users, hosted plans, list prices published on 2026-11-14. simPRO publishes no list price, so no simPRO total is calculated.
| Item | Per year | How it was worked out |
|---|---|---|
| simPRO | Not published | Quote only; price not published, so shown as 0 and not counted. |
| Accounting package | Not published | Not published by simPRO; not included. |
| Total | Not published; simPRO is quote only | |
| ArkonOne | ArkonOne Complete: $11,988 per year ($999 x 12), unlimited users. Starter: $4,788 per year. | |
Where ArkonOne goes further
Prices you can read before you call
simPRO sells on a quote basis. ArkonOne publishes its prices: Light $99, Starter $399 and Complete $999 per month, with unlimited users and a 7-day free trial with no credit card. The ArkonOne price list shows no setup fee.
Books inside the system
simPRO links to Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB. ArkonOne Complete includes a general ledger, chart of accounts, profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, AR and AP, and bank reconciliation. QuickBooks and Xero sync is optional.
Scaffold design and estimating
ArkonOne Complete has a 3D scaffold designer and estimating from a typed, spoken or sketched job. It shows the material list with the working, install and dismantle labor hours, price and margin, and a stock check.
Locations and legal entities
ArkonOne Complete supports multiple locations, a location performance dashboard and invoicing per legal entity. simPRO's multi-company support is not confirmed in the pages reviewed.
Switching from simPRO
You can try ArkonOne without leaving simPRO. Confirm export options with simPRO, as they were not part of this research.
- Start the 7-day free trial; no credit card is needed.
- Import customers and items with the importer.
- Run both systems in parallel on a few real jobs.
- Switch when ready, and cancel from your subscription screen.
The trial includes everything for 7 days, and the importer brings in customers and items. ArkonOne Owned includes free migration of existing data.
Questions people ask
Is ArkonOne an alternative to simPRO?
Yes, if you want estimating, scaffold design, stock tracking and accounting in one system with published prices. simPRO is a job management product for trade and project contractors.
How much does simPRO cost?
Not published. Third-party pages say it is quote based with no public list price and no free trial (checked 2026-11-14). ArkonOne is $99, $399 or $999 per month.
Does simPRO charge per user?
Not published. Third-party pages describe per-user and separate office and mobile licensing. ArkonOne has unlimited users on every plan.
What does simPRO do better?
Third-party pages highlight its job costing and profitability analytics, inventory and purchasing, and prebuilt links to Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB. It also offers a Maintenance Planner add-on.
Can I switch from simPRO to ArkonOne?
Yes. Start the 7-day trial, import customers and items with the importer, run both side by side and switch when ready. ArkonOne is on monthly plans; you cancel from your subscription screen.
Compare with other products
Try ArkonOne free for 7 days
Full access, no credit card. The ArkonOne price list shows no setup fee. Monthly plans, cancel from your subscription screen.
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