Novato

Novato

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Novato eSUB

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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.
eSUB:

About

eSUB is a cloud-based project management and document control software specifically built for subcontractors in the construction industry. Trusted by thousands of specialty contractors around the world, eSUB helps increase standardization, accountability, productivity, and profits. Users can easily enter data, site events, material costs, workforce information, and more, and access them in a fully searchable database updated in real-time. Gain peace-of-mind on your projects with the only document and field management solution built for trade contractors. Take the guesswork out of your projects so you can stay protected and competitive. eSUB’s user-friendly mobile tools give project foremen and supers the ability to easily submit time and materials, complete daily reports, and schedule resources.
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
eSUB:

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
Novato:

Audience

Construction and Building Industry
eSUB:

Audience

Self-performing contractors in the construction market with multiple projects each year.
Novato:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported
eSUB:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Novato:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
eSUB:

Screenshots and Videos

Novato:

Pricing

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

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not 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
eSUB:

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
eSUB:

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

eSUB
Founded: 2001
United States
esub.com
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Novato:

Categories

Subcontractor Supported
eSUB:

Categories

eSUB:

Construction Management Features

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

Contractor Management Features

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

Integrations

DataXchange Not Supported
STACK Not Supported
eSUB:

Integrations

DataXchange Supported
STACK Supported
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