Job-management picker
Which job app fits your trade business?
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Shortlist
Book demos with AroFlo and Simpro
Both pitch themselves at larger, more complex operations. AroFlo publishes a starting price per user; Simpro prices on request.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- AroFlo: Australian field service management platform aimed at larger, asset-heavy and compliance-heavy operations. Visit AroFlo No affiliate link
- Simpro: Trade business software aimed at larger and commercial operations; pricing on request. Visit Simpro No affiliate link
Read why: Job-management software for tradies, by team size and type of work
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Before you switch
ServiceM8: you may not need to switch
Most switching pain comes from moving data and reconnecting Xero. Check whether your current app's plan already covers what's frustrating you, such as quote reminders, before you move.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
Read why: Chasing quotes: built-in follow-up vs add-on tools
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Before you switch
Tradify: you may not need to switch
Most switching pain comes from moving data and reconnecting Xero. Check whether your current app's plan already covers what's frustrating you, such as quote reminders, before you move.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- Tradify: Job management app priced per user per month, with quoting, scheduling and accounting sync. Visit Tradify No affiliate link
Read why: Chasing quotes: built-in follow-up vs add-on tools
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Before you switch
Fergus: you may not need to switch
Most switching pain comes from moving data and reconnecting Xero. Check whether your current app's plan already covers what's frustrating you, such as quote reminders, before you move.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- Fergus: Job management for trade crews, with job phases, price books and supplier integrations. Visit Fergus No affiliate link
Read why: Chasing quotes: built-in follow-up vs add-on tools
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Shortlist
Compare AroFlo with ServiceM8's higher plans
AroFlo is built for asset-heavy and compliance work; ServiceM8 lists asset management and recurring jobs. Compare total cost for your user count.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- AroFlo: Australian field service management platform aimed at larger, asset-heavy and compliance-heavy operations. Visit AroFlo No affiliate link
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
Read why: Job-management software for tradies, by team size and type of work
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Our pick for your answers
Start on ServiceM8's Free plan
A$0 a month for one user and up to 30 jobs a month. AUD prices include GST.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
Read why: ServiceM8 vs Tradify vs Fergus
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Shortlist
Shortlist Fergus, then compare ServiceM8
Fergus lists job phases and says it mostly serves crews of 1 to 20. ServiceM8 doesn't charge per user, which helps if your crew is large but job count is low. Confirm Fergus's price basis on a demo.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- Fergus: Job management for trade crews, with job phases, price books and supplier integrations. Visit Fergus No affiliate link
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
Read why: ServiceM8 vs Tradify vs Fergus
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Our pick for your answers
Tradify
Per-user AUD pricing (A$48 to A$62 per user a month, ex GST) with no job limit stated on its pricing page, so lots of jobs don't push up the price.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- Tradify: Job management app priced per user per month, with quoting, scheduling and accounting sync. Visit Tradify No affiliate link
Read why: ServiceM8 vs Tradify vs Fergus
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Our pick for your answers
ServiceM8
Paid plans include unlimited users and are priced by job volume, so adding staff doesn't add cost.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
Read why: ServiceM8 vs Tradify vs Fergus
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Shortlist
Trial two of ServiceM8, Tradify and Fergus
Your answers sit between the clear cases. All three offer a 14-day trial; run a real week of jobs through two of them.
Evidence:Vendor documentation verified
- ServiceM8: Australian-made job management app priced by monthly job volume rather than per user. Visit ServiceM8 No affiliate link
- Tradify: Job management app priced per user per month, with quoting, scheduling and accounting sync. Visit Tradify No affiliate link
- Fergus: Job management for trade crews, with job phases, price books and supplier integrations. Visit Fergus No affiliate link
Read why: ServiceM8 vs Tradify vs Fergus
The picker uses fixed rules, not ratings. No vendor can pay to appear here, and commission never changes a result. If your answers are on the edge, trial two apps side by side.
Before you choose an app
Check how each app on your shortlist imports your clients and whether it connects to Xero. Ask your registered BAS or tax agent which tax settings to use before your first invoices sync.