AroFlo is solid. But it's not built for fire safety — and it's not as independent as it looks.
AroFlo is a capable general trades platform. But if fire safety compliance is your business, there are gaps you need to know about.
The Numbers
PaperFlow
$149/month
1-3 people. Everything included. No setup fee.
Solo operator? You're covered.
AroFlo
$365-405/month
Minimum 5 people. Plus $2,900 setup fee.
Paying for seats nobody uses.
The 5-person minimum: If you're a 1-3 person fire safety company, AroFlo still charges you for 5 people. That's money going to seats nobody sits in.
No Fire Safety. No AS1851. No Compliance Reports.
AroFlo is a generic field service platform. It doesn't have any fire-specific compliance features.
| Fire Safety Feature | PaperFlow | AroFlo |
|---|---|---|
| AS1851 compliance | Built in | No |
| Annual property reports | Included | No |
| Fire-specific defect lifecycle | Included | No |
| Building-centric management | Yes | Generic asset register |
| Industry focus | Fire safety only | All trades |
Same Investors, Different Labels
PaperFlow
- Owned by the people who built it
- Perth-based, face-to-face support
- No investors who push prices up
- A product of DigiGroup Pty Ltd
AroFlo
- Owned by K1 Investment Management
- Same investors who own Simpro
- Two platforms, one investment group
K1 Investment Management bought both Simpro and AroFlo. Same investors, different labels. When the same group owns your platform and its competitor, who's really looking out for your interests?
Source: publicly available company information as of March 2026
Solo Operators? Locked Out.
AroFlo requires a minimum of 5 people. If you're a 1-3 person fire safety company, you're paying for seats nobody uses.
PaperFlow
1 person
$149/month for 1-3 people.
AroFlo
5 people
Minimum. No exceptions.
What AroFlo Does Well
Credit where it's due.
Published pricing
Prices on the website. We respect that.
GPS tracking
Real-time field team location.
Solid trades platform
Good for general field service management.
If you run a general trades business, AroFlo is a decent choice. If fire safety compliance is what you do every day, you need software that speaks fire safety — not generic job management.
"Unlimited Support" with a 15-Minute Timer
AroFlo advertises unlimited support. But individual calls are capped at 15 minutes. If your problem takes 20 minutes, too bad.
PaperFlow
No timer
Perth-based. Face-to-face. We stay until it's sorted.
AroFlo
15-minute cap
"Unlimited" with fine print.
Side by Side
| PaperFlow | AroFlo | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-person monthly cost | $299/month | $365-405/month |
| Minimum team size | 1 person | 5 people |
| AS1851 compliance | Built in | No |
| Fire-specific features | Purpose-built | Generic trades platform |
| Setup fees | $0 | $2,900 |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Cancel anytime |
| Support model | Face-to-face Perth support, no timer | 15-minute call limit |
| Ownership | Independent (DigiGroup Pty Ltd) | K1 Investment Management |
Publicly available information and third-party review sites. As of March 2026.
Common Questions
Does AroFlo have any fire safety features?
No. AroFlo is a general field service management platform. It has job management, quoting, invoicing, and scheduling — but no AS1851 compliance, no annual property reports, and no fire-specific defect tracking.
Is AroFlo owned by the same company as Simpro?
Yes. K1 Investment Management owns both AroFlo and Simpro. Same investors, different labels. PaperFlow is independently owned by DigiGroup Pty Ltd, based in Perth.
Why does AroFlo require 5 people minimum?
That's their pricing model. If you have 2 people, you still pay for 5. PaperFlow starts at $149/month for 1-3 people — you pay for the team you actually have.
What about the $2,900 setup fee?
AroFlo charges $2,900 to get started. PaperFlow: $0. No setup fees, no onboarding charges. We think paying thousands before you've used the software is taking the piss.
Does the price include GST?
All prices shown exclude GST.
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