Quick answer
Which is better for tradies, hipages or ServiceSeeking?
Neither is better for every trade. hipages charges a monthly subscription with lead credits and lets up to 3 businesses claim each lead. ServiceSeeking charges a flat membership from $129 a month including GST, with an average of 4.6 quotes per job. Airtasker takes 12.5% to 20% of each completed task. The right one is whichever gives you the lowest cost per won job.
Key takeaways
- hipages: subscription with lead credits, up to 3 businesses per lead, plans tracked at $139 to $649 a month plus GST.
- ServiceSeeking: membership from $129 a month incl GST, no commission, average of 4.6 quotes per job.
- Airtasker: no subscription, a service fee of 12.5% to 20% of each task you complete, excl GST.
- Oneflare closed on 30 June 2026, so it is no longer an option.
- Track cost per won job for three months before you decide which one stays.
How do hipages, ServiceSeeking and Airtasker compare?
| hipages | ServiceSeeking | Airtasker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Monthly subscription including lead credits | Monthly membership, no commission | Service fee taken from each completed task |
| Price | Third party trackers list Starter $139, Advanced $249, Premium $449 and Platinum $649 a month plus GST | From $129 a month incl GST, varies by industry, location and expected leads | 20% at Bronze down to 12.5% at Platinum, excl GST |
| Competition per job | Up to 3 businesses can claim a lead | Average of 4.6 quotes per job | Customers choose from the offers they receive |
| Contract | Check the minimum term and renewal terms in writing | Quarterly billing 20% off, annual 40% off | No subscription |
| Ratings | Trustpilot 3.3/5 from 1,444 reviews, ProductReview 3.7/5 from about 9,400 | Check current reviews before you join | Check current reviews before you join |
| Best suited to | Established trades wanting a steady flow of residential jobs | Trades that want a fixed monthly cost and coverage by distance | Small tasks priced from a description, handyman, cleaning, assembly, removals |
How does hipages work for tradies?
hipages charges a recurring subscription that includes lead credits. When you claim a job you use credits, and hipages says up to 3 businesses can successfully claim each lead. Its FY26 results show 33,000 Australian subscription businesses with average subscription revenue of $2,575 per business for the year.
In May 2023 hipages gave the ACCC a court enforceable undertaking after admitting it likely misled subscribers by not clearly disclosing automatic 12 month renewals and early termination fees. It now sends renewal reminders by email and SMS. Read the terms before you sign. The full hipages review goes deeper.
How does ServiceSeeking work for tradies?
ServiceSeeking moved to a membership model with no commission. Membership starts from $129 a month including GST, and the price mostly depends on how many leads it expects to send you, your industry and your location. You choose a coverage package of 10km, 20km or 50km, and there is no cap on categories.
ServiceSeeking says a job receives an average of 4.6 quotes, so expect to compete, and answer fast. Paying quarterly saves 20% and paying annually saves 40%, but only commit for longer once you know your cost per won job.
How does Airtasker work for tradies?
Airtasker has no subscription. Customers post a task, businesses make offers and the customer picks one. When you complete a task, Airtasker takes a service fee: 20% at Bronze, 18.5% at Silver, 14.9% at Gold and 12.5% at Platinum, all excluding GST. Your tier depends on your completion rate and your earnings over the previous 30 days.
It suits jobs you can price from a description and finish quickly. For licensed work that needs a site visit and a detailed quote, the percentage fee and the price driven bidding can make it a harder fit.
Which lead site should you choose?
Whichever you try, track cost per won job: everything the channel costs in a month, including your quoting time, divided by jobs actually won. Give it three months, then keep the winner and drop the rest.
- New to the area with no reviews yet: a lead site can fill early gaps while you build your Google profile.
- Emergency trades: speed of reply matters most, so pick the one you can answer fastest and keep your own profile strong for direct calls.
- Small tasks and handyman work: Airtasker's pay per task model usually fits better than a subscription.
- Higher value project work: your own website, project photos and referrals usually win more than any lead site.
Frequently asked questions
Is hipages cheaper than ServiceSeeking?
Not necessarily. ServiceSeeking starts from $129 a month including GST, while tracked hipages plans run from $139 to $649 a month plus GST. What matters is the cost per job you win, which depends on your trade, area and how fast you respond.
How many tradies get the same hipages lead?
hipages says up to 3 businesses can successfully claim a lead.
Does ServiceSeeking take a commission?
No. ServiceSeeking charges a membership with no commission and no per contact fees.
How much does Airtasker take from tradies?
A service fee on each completed task of 20% at Bronze, 18.5% at Silver, 14.9% at Gold and 12.5% at Platinum, excluding GST.
What happened to Oneflare?
Oneflare closed on 30 June 2026 and now redirects to Airtasker. The Oneflare review explains what changed.
Read next
Lead guides by trade
More lead guides
Start from the overview: marketing for tradies and service businesses.
Sources
- hipages Group, FY26 results presentation (24 August 2026)
- ACCC, Tradie platform hipages rectifies subscription trap issues (30 May 2023)
- Trustpilot, hipages reviews (accessed October 2026)
- ProductReview.com.au, hipages reviews (accessed October 2026)
- ServiceSeeking, How much does it cost to get leads and contact customers? (accessed October 2026)
- ServiceSeeking, Membership price update (17 June 2025)
- ServiceSeeking, How it works (accessed October 2026)
- Airtasker, Tasker tiers and service fees (accessed October 2026)
Sources checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and figures change, so confirm anything legal with the regulator in your state.