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On the record · read 3 Oct 2026 · 14 facts

Tofu

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What it is

Tofu is field service management software for contractors and service teams, bringing scheduling, job tracking, estimates, invoices, online payments, and crew management together. Its shared calendar supports recurring visits and drag-and-drop scheduling. Teams can send estimates, turn approved estimates into invoices, and review invoice drafts created from completed jobs. Invoice links let clients pay by credit card or ACH bank transfer.

Tofu records GPS location and timestamps for visit starts, finishes, and photos, and supports before-and-after job photos. Its mobile app can be used offline in the field, then syncs when the device is back online. Tofu is aimed at growing field service businesses such as cleaning, lawn care, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and handyman services. It runs on Android, iOS, and web, and connects a Stripe account for online payments. Plans are billed monthly: Solo is $29 a month for one user; Team is $79 a month for up to five workers; and Business is $149 a month for up to ten workers and priority customer support. A 7-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. The pricing FAQ says Stripe typically charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per US transaction, with Tofu charging an additional 1% per successful transaction.

For and against

For

  • Shared calendar supports recurring visits and drag-and-drop scheduling.
  • Approved estimates can become invoices.
  • Completed jobs can generate invoice drafts for review.
  • Mobile app supports offline field use and later syncing.
  • Records GPS location and timestamps for visits and photos.

Against

  • There is no free plan.
  • Solo costs $29 a month for one user.
  • Tofu adds a 1% fee per successful transaction.

Who it suits

Tofu suits growing service businesses that coordinate field crews and need scheduling, job tracking, estimates, invoices, and payment links. It is aimed at trades and services including cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and handyman work.

Getting started

  1. Visit the Tofu website or use the Android or iOS app.
  2. Start the 7-day trial.
  3. Choose Solo, Team, or Business, with monthly billing.
  4. Connect a Stripe account to accept online payments.
  5. Set up scheduling and use the app in the field, including offline.

Limits to know

Tofu has no free plan; access starts with a 7-day trial. The Solo plan is limited to one user, Team supports up to five workers, and Business supports up to ten workers.

The verdict

Choose Tofu if your service team needs shared scheduling, job records, estimates, invoicing, and online payment links across mobile and web. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or accounting integrations; Tofu has no free plan and accounting integrations are listed as unavailable.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

No. Tofu offers a 7-day trial.

How much do Tofu plans cost?

Solo is $29 a month for one user, Team is $79 a month for up to five workers, and Business is $149 a month for up to ten workers.

What platforms does Tofu support?

Tofu is available on Android, iOS, and web.

Which payment methods can clients use?

The pricing FAQ lists Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Zelle, Klarna, Link, and ACH Direct Debit.

What payment fees apply?

The FAQ says Stripe typically charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per US transaction, and Tofu charges an additional 1% per successful transaction.

Does Tofu integrate with accounting software?

Accounting integrations are listed as unavailable. Tofu does support connecting a Stripe account for online payments.

Facts on the record

Company history
The company says Tofu became its own company in 2022 and had 25 people when the about page was written.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Estimates and invoices
Users can send estimates, turn approved estimates into invoices, and have completed jobs draft invoices for review and sending.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Headquarters
541 Jefferson Ave, Ste 100, Redwood City, CA 94063, United Statestofu.com · read 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
Tofu supports connecting a Stripe account to accept online payments.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Offline use
The mobile app can be used in the field offline, then syncs when the device is back online.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Payment fees
The pricing FAQ says Stripe typically charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per US transaction and Tofu charges an additional 1% per successful transaction.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Payment methods
The pricing FAQ lists Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Zelle, Klarna, Link, and ACH Direct Debit as payment methods.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Payments
Invoices include pay links for clients to pay by credit card or ACH bank transfer.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Proof of work
Tofu records GPS location and timestamps for visit starts, finishes, and photos, and supports before-and-after job photos.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Scheduling
Its calendar supports recurring visits and drag-and-drop scheduling that the whole crew can see.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Security
Tofu says client data, photos, and payment information are encrypted, payments are processed through PCI-compliant providers, and it does not store raw card numbers.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Support
The pricing FAQ says users can contact in-app chat support and a real person will help; the Business plan includes priority customer support.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
What it does
Tofu is field service management software for contractors and service teams, bringing scheduling, job tracking, estimates, invoicing, online payments, and crew management into one app.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Who it is for
Tofu is aimed at growing field service businesses, including cleaning, lawn care, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and handyman businesses.tofu.com · read 3 Oct 2026