Best job management software for Australian tradies (2026)

The main options, and who each one suits

Every tool here is a genuine option. The right one depends on your trade, the size of your team and the phones your crew carry. Here is a plain comparison of each.

• ServiceM8

  Australian

  Best for: Small contractors on iPhone

  A mature, well-known job management app that has run a jobs-based pricing model since 2010, with a deep add-on ecosystem. The catch for some teams: the full app is iOS-only, and Android users get a limited Lite version. A strong choice if your whole crew is on iPhones.

  Check ServiceM8's published product information

  Read the full Leadhand vs ServiceM8 comparison

• Tradify

  New Zealand

  Best for: Sole traders and small teams

  A clean, simple job management tool that is popular with sole traders and small crews who want quoting, scheduling and invoicing without much complexity. Works on web, iOS and Android. Pricing is per user, so the bill grows as you add people.

  Check Tradify's published product information

• simPRO

  Australian

  Best for: Larger and commercial trade businesses

  A powerful, feature-rich platform aimed at bigger trade and project businesses - strong on inventory, project management and complex commercial work. That power comes with more setup and a steeper learning curve than a small team usually needs.

  Check simPRO's published product information

• AroFlo

  Australian

  Best for: Compliance-heavy field teams

  A highly configurable field service platform with strong compliance, asset and workflow features, suited to larger or more complex field operations. Capable and customisable, with more to configure up front.

  Check AroFlo's published product information

• Fergus

  New Zealand

  Best for: Plumbers and electricians who like a visual workflow

  A job management tool with a visual workflow view that is popular with plumbing and electrical businesses. Good for seeing the state of every job at a glance and keeping work moving.

  Check Fergus's published product information

Where Leadhand fits

Leadhand is built for Australian trade businesses. It is worth a look if you want the full field app on Android and iOS, job-based pricing, hands-on migration help and less routine admin. Here is what sets it apart:

• Native Android and iOS apps covering the same core field workflow
• Job statuses update as work happens, with reusable quote kits and reminders
• $10 less per month than ServiceM8 at every paid tier, for the same job volumes
• Per-job pricing with unlimited users, so adding the crew costs nothing extra
• Hands-on migration help, with supported data and gaps confirmed before you switch
• Australian-built with GST handled correctly out of the box

Frequently asked questions

What is the best job management software for Australian tradies?

There is no single best for everyone - it depends on your trade, team size and which phones your crew carry. ServiceM8 suits small iPhone-only teams, simPRO and AroFlo suit larger or compliance-heavy businesses, and Tradify and Fergus suit smaller teams who want something simple. Leadhand is built for Australian trades, with full Android and iOS field apps, hands-on migration help and lower published pricing than ServiceM8.

Which job management apps have a full Android app?

Tradify, simPRO, AroFlo, Fergus and Leadhand all run on Android. ServiceM8 is the notable exception - its full app is iOS-only, with a limited Lite app on Android. If your crew is on Android, that is worth checking before you commit.

Is Leadhand cheaper than ServiceM8?

Yes. Leadhand is $10 per month less than ServiceM8 at every paid tier, for the same job volumes, and both charge on jobs with unlimited users.

Do I have to start from scratch when I switch?

We review your current system with you, confirm what can move and help bring the supported data across. You know about any gaps before you switch.