Novato

Novato

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Novato PlanHub

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Novato:

About

Novato is a compliance platform built for Australian general contractors managing subcontractors on construction sites — replacing spreadsheets and manual licence lookups with one audit-ready system. Novato verifies subcontractor trade licences against live Australian state registers (NSW, QLD, expanding), flagging licences that will lapse before a project finishes — not just checking validity today. Beyond licensing, Novato covers AI-assisted SWMS generation, Right to Work verification, digital asbestos registers, plant and equipment tracking, WHS management plans, psychosocial hazard reporting aligned to Part 6A, toolbox talks, incident reporting, and site induction. Built against real state-by-state regulatory differences, including jurisdictions like Victoria and WA with separate OHS/WHS regimes. Novato exists so contractors can prove — not just claim — every subcontractor on site is licensed, insured, inducted, and compliant.
PlanHub:

About

PlanHub is a centralized project planning and quoting system designed specifically for General Contractors and Subcontractors. Offering benefits such as unlimited project posting, bid invites, team members, and more, PlanHub works to ensure that General Contractors have a customizable online plan room to organize subcontractor team members and post jobs available for bidding. PlanHub also offers demo requests for your convenience so you can experience how PlanHub can help your business before you commit fully. If you are a General Contractor or Subcontractor that has questions about how you can benefit from using PlanHub, feel free to visit our website or give us a call.
Novato:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
PlanHub:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Novato:

Audience

Construction and Building Industry
PlanHub:

Audience

General Contractors looking for an advanced Contractor Management solution
Novato:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
PlanHub:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Novato:

API

Offers API Not Supported
PlanHub:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Novato:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
PlanHub:

Screenshots and Videos

Novato:

Pricing

$39 AUD/month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
PlanHub:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Novato:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
PlanHub:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Novato:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I really liked Novato because it makes compliance and reporting feel much simpler and more manageable. The platform is easy to use, well organised, and saves a lot of time compared with handling everything manually. I also liked how straightforward it is to keep track of requirements and stay on top of compliance. Overall, it’s a practical tool that makes a complicated process much easier.
  • Directly pulls real-time data from state databases (like NSW Fair Trading) rather than relying on static or uploaded file. Flags credentials and insurances that are set to expire before a project finishes, preventing lapsed compliance.

Cons

  • Doesn’t connect to myob making it a little harder to sort bills out but I did see the do support Xero perhaps they might support myob one day.
  • It lacks native integrations with major Australian construction ERPs or accounting software like Xero or MYOB, requiring manual data handling across systems.
Novato:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
PlanHub:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
Novato:

Company Information

Novato
Founded: 1995
Australia
www.novato.com.au
PlanHub:

Company Information

PlanHub
Founded: 2016
United States
www.planhub.com
Novato:

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Novato:

Categories

Subcontractor Supported
PlanHub:

Categories

PlanHub:

Construction Bid Management Features

Bidder Management Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Cost Database Not Supported
File Sharing Supported
Proposal Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Not Supported
RFP Management Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration Not Supported
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Not Supported
Change Orders Not Supported
Commercial Not Supported
Contract Management Supported
Contractors Not Supported
CRM Not Supported
Equipment Tracking Not Supported
Estimating Not Supported
Incident Reporting Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
Offline Access Not Supported
Residential Not Supported
RFI & Submittals Not Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Timesheets Not Supported

Contractor Management Features

Contractor Database Supported
Insurance Tracking Not Supported
License Tracking Not Supported
Permit Tracking Not Supported
Skills & Competencies Not Supported
Task Management Supported
Work Hour Tracking Not Supported
Novato:

Integrations

No info available.
PlanHub:

Integrations

No info available.
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