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 an honest read on 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.

  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Where Leadhand fits

Leadhand is the AI-native option built for Australian trade businesses. It is the one to look at if you want a full app on Android as well as iOS, AI built into the day, and a lower bill without giving anything up. Here is what sets it apart:

• Full native Android app - same features as iOS, not a cut-down Lite version
• Built AI-native, so the admin between quoting and getting paid keeps shrinking
• $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
• Free, done-for-you migration of your clients, pricebook and job history
• 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 the AI-native option built for Australian trades, with a full Android app, free migration and a lower price 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?

Not with Leadhand. Migration is free and done for you - we bring your clients, pricebook and job history across so you are not copying spreadsheets or starting from a blank screen.