Built for the site, not the office
Most tradies are great on the tools, then spend their evenings on quotes, invoices and GST. Carabo takes care of the paperwork so you can get on with the job, and actually enjoy your time off.
The story behind the name
Carabo comes from the carabao, the national animal of the Philippines. It's known across the islands for being hardworking, dependable and strong enough to pull the heaviest loads.
That's what we want Carabo to be for your business. No fluff, no corporate nonsense, just a tool that does the heavy lifting.
“The hardest working app in the trade.”
Who's behind Carabo
Carabo is built by Marlon, a software engineer in Auckland. It's a small, independent New Zealand business, so when you get in touch, you're talking to the person who builds the app.
What we believe
Carabo runs on a few simple promises.
Priced per business
Not per person. Each plan covers a whole crew, up to its limit, so you're not billed for every login.
No fake reviews
A review on Carabo can only come from a customer who paid a real invoice. Every one is traceable to a real job.
Your money is yours
Card payments go through Stripe straight to your bank account. Carabo never holds your money or takes a cut.
Built for phones first
You're not at a desk, so Carabo doesn't expect you to be. Quote, invoice and check your day from the van.
Not your tax agent
Carabo tracks your GST and profit as you go, but never files anything with IRD. The figures are a guide for you and your accountant.
Where we're at
Carabo is NZ-only for now. We're making it the best tool for Kiwi tradies first. Australia's next.
Live today
- Quotes and invoices, sent from your phone
- Job scheduling calendar
- Online card payments through Stripe
- Your own business website, with enquiries
- GST and profit reports
- Team roles and job assignment
- Office support: we call back your enquiries
Coming next
- Xero sync
- Automatic review requests
- A booking widget for your website
- More office support: quotes, invoicing, chasing payments
Got a question, or want to know if Carabo suits your business? Get in touch. We read every message.
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