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ElysionOne vs Hovea

Both stand on contractor invoicing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ElysionOne

Free plan Web

ElysionOne brings estimates, approvals, invoicing, and project operations into a web workspace for service businesses. The free plan covers estimates and invoices; businesses accepting online payments must complete Stripe onboarding.

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Hovea

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Australian tradespeople looking to draft quotes from a price book can start with Hovea’s free plan, then consider Pro for a higher AI quote allowance, watermark-free PDFs, and Stripe payments. It is a weaker fit for anyone who does not use Android or iOS, or who cannot send job photos to an AI provider outside Australia.

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The facts

ElysionOneHovea
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, iPhone
Lowest paid planPro: $19.99 a monthPro: $9.99 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteelysionone.comhovea.au
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ElysionOne: what it does well

  • Free plan includes unlimited estimates and invoices.
  • Clients can use links without an account.
  • Estimates support online client approval.
  • Invited subcontractors use assigned-work space for free.

What to know first

  • Online invoice payments require Stripe onboarding.
  • Pro costs $19.99 a month.
  • GC Operations costs $49.99 a month after the trial.

Hovea: what it does well

  • Creates quote drafts from typed or spoken job descriptions.
  • Uses the user’s own price book for line items and pricing.
  • Produces branded PDFs with business logo and ABN.
  • Converts accepted quotes into separate invoices.
  • Pro includes Stripe payments.

What to know first

  • The Free plan allows five AI quotes a month.
  • Pro allows 100 AI quotes a month.
  • Job text and unredacted photos are sent to an AI provider outside Australia.

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