Quick answer
What is the best job management software for tradies in Australia?
The best job management software depends on team size. ServiceM8 has a free plan for sole traders and paid plans from $29 a month incl GST. Tradify starts at $48 per user per month ex GST and Fergus from $53 per user. Simpro and AroFlo suit larger teams, with AroFlo from $80 per user per month for at least 3 users and Simpro on quote.
Key takeaways
- ServiceM8: free plan for 30 jobs a month, paid from $29 a month incl GST, unlimited users on paid plans.
- Tradify: from $48 per user per month ex GST, month to month, 14 day free trial without a card.
- Fergus: from $53 per user per month, 14 day free trial.
- AroFlo: from $80 per user per month with a minimum of 3 users. Simpro: price on request.
- Pick the one that makes quoting and follow up fastest, because that is where most jobs are won or lost.
How do the main job management apps compare?
| Software | Starting price | Free trial | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Free plan (30 jobs a month, 1 user). Paid from $29 a month incl GST for 50 jobs, up to $349 for 1,500 jobs | 14 days | Sole traders and small to mid size teams, priced by jobs not users |
| Tradify | Lite $48, Pro $52, Plus $62 per user per month ex GST | 14 days, no card | Small trade teams wanting simple quoting, scheduling and invoicing |
| Fergus | Essentials from $53, Professional from $77 per user per month | 14 days, no card | Crews of about 1 to 20 |
| Simpro | Not published, request pricing | Demo | Larger and commercial operations, from about 5 to 200 staff |
| AroFlo | From $80 per user per month, minimum 3 users | Demo | Teams from sole traders to 40 plus technicians |
What should a tradie look for in job management software?
- Quoting from your phone: templates and price lists so a quote goes out the same day.
- Quote follow up: reminders or automatic follow ups on quotes that have not been accepted.
- Scheduling and dispatch: a calendar the whole team can see, with job details on their phones.
- Job photos and notes: captured on site, which also gives you material for reviews and your website.
- Invoicing and payments: invoice on completion and take payment on the spot.
- Accounting connection: check it connects with the accounting software you use, such as Xero or MYOB.
- Pricing model: per user pricing gets expensive as you grow, per job pricing suits teams with many people and fewer jobs.
How does job management software help you win more jobs?
Software will not bring leads in, but it decides how many of them you convert. A quote sent the same afternoon, a follow up two days later and a quick confirmation text all win work that slower businesses lose.
It also makes the rest of your marketing easier. Job photos taken on site become website and Google profile content. A completed job is the right moment to ask for a review. The quote follow up guide has a simple timeline you can set up in most of these apps.
Which job management app suits which business?
Use the free trial on real jobs, not test data. The best app is the one your team actually uses on site.
- Sole trader starting out: ServiceM8's free plan or a trial of Tradify or Fergus, then upgrade when the job count grows.
- Team of 2 to 10: compare ServiceM8, Tradify and Fergus on a real week of jobs during the free trial.
- Growing past 10 with commercial or maintenance contracts: book demos with Simpro and AroFlo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest job management software for tradies?
ServiceM8 has a free plan for up to 30 jobs a month with one user. Paid plans start at $29 a month including GST.
Is Tradify or ServiceM8 better?
They suit different setups. Tradify charges per user, from $48 per user per month ex GST, while ServiceM8 charges by the number of jobs with unlimited users on paid plans. Try both on a real week of work.
Is Simpro good for small businesses?
Simpro is aimed at larger operations, roughly 5 to 200 staff, and is priced on request. Smaller teams usually start with a simpler app.
Do these apps have free trials?
ServiceM8, Tradify and Fergus offer 14 day free trials. Simpro and AroFlo offer demos.
Can job management software send quote follow ups?
Most can send reminders or follow up messages on open quotes. Check how it works in the trial, because quote follow up wins a surprising share of jobs.
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Sources
- ServiceM8, Pricing (Australia, accessed October 2026)
- Tradify, Pricing (Australia, accessed October 2026)
- Fergus, Pricing (Australia, accessed October 2026)
- Simpro, Pricing (Australia, accessed October 2026)
- AroFlo, Pricing (accessed October 2026)
Sources checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and figures change, so confirm anything legal with the regulator in your state.