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Made in NZ · For NZ buildersThe NZ-built NextMinute alternative
NextMinute-style flat-pricing for the crew — with instant quoting from a description or PDF plan, automatic NZS 3604 take-off, H1 zones and 16 on-site builder calculators bolted on.
No credit card · Cancel anytime · Works offline on site · Flat NZD pricing
The honest answer
NextMinute is a capable, popular tool that does the job-admin basics well. It is a NZ/AU job, time and quoting tool with Xero integration and a flat-ish price. If that is all you need, it is a fine choice.
Where Toolie is different: Toolie is built around the New Zealand Building Code itself, not bolted onto a generic global product. Describe a job in plain English or drop in a PDF plan and Toolie runs the NZS 3604 take-off, prices it off a real NZ QS pricebook, keeps the crew compliant (H1 6th edition, Healthy Homes, CCA 2002 retentions), and does it for one flat price for your whole crew — not per user.
Why builders move from NextMinute to Toolie
- NextMinute covers job admin and timesheets but has no NZS 3604 take-off, H1 or Healthy Homes logic and no instant quoting.
- Toolie generates the priced, code-aware quote for you and audits it for missing companion items before you send.
- Toolie includes 16 on-site calculators, a 115-topic NZ reference library, consent intelligence and LBP Records of Work.
- Toolie adds weather-aware scheduling, a crew portal, maintenance plans and a client portal with online approvals.
NextMinute vs Toolie, side by side
| Capability | Toolie | NextMinute |
|---|---|---|
| Job, time & quoting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat pricing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant quote from a description / PDF plan | ✓ | — |
| Automatic NZS 3604 take-off | ✓ | — |
| H1 & Healthy Homes compliance | ✓ | — |
| CCA 2002 retention ledger | ✓ | — |
| 16 on-site builder calculators | ✓ | — |
| Consent tracker with clause cited | ✓ | — |
| Client portal with online approvals | ✓ | — |
| Works offline on site | ✓ | Partial |
Comparison compiled May 2026 from public competitor information; competitor features and pricing change — check their current sites.
Switching is low-risk
Import your QS/BOQ schedules, run a job or two on the 14-day free trial (it works offline on site), and export your data any time. No lock-in contract, no per-user billing surprises when you put on another chippie.
See the full picture on the feature guide, try the on-site calculators, or read why Toolie exists. Comparing your options? See Tradify vs NextMinute and Fergus vs NextMinute.
Common questions
How does Toolie compare with NextMinute?
Both are NZ-friendly and flat-priced. Toolie goes further on the building side: fast quoting with automatic NZS 3604 take-off, H1 and Healthy Homes compliance, CCA 2002 retentions, 16 on-site calculators and the NZ consent and contract paperwork.
Does Toolie integrate with Xero like NextMinute?
Yes — invoices and bills sync to Xero, with payment status flowing back into Toolie.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — a 14-day free trial, no credit card, cancel any time. It works offline on site during the trial.
Quote, comply and get paid — in one place
Start free today. NZS 3604, H1, Healthy Homes & CCA 2002 built in. One flat price for your whole crew.
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