Compared for Australian tradies in 2026
Leadhand vs ServiceM8 for Australian tradies
Leadhand and ServiceM8 are both Australian job management apps that charge per job with unlimited users. The main differences: Leadhand runs a full native Android app where ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only. Leadhand includes hands-on migration help, and its published price is $10 less per month at every paid tier.
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How do Leadhand and ServiceM8 compare, feature by feature?
The table below lays out the differences that actually matter when you run a trade business. Prices are AUD per month, inc GST, at matching job volumes.
| Feature | Leadhand | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Native Android app | Yes - same core field workflow as iOS | No - full app is iOS-only; Android gets a limited Lite app |
| iOS app | Yes | Yes |
| Web/office app | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per job, unlimited users | Per job, unlimited users |
| Starter tier (50 jobs/mo) | $19 / mo | $29 / mo |
| Growing tier (150 jobs/mo) | $69 / mo | $79 / mo |
| Premium tier (500 jobs/mo) | $139 / mo | $149 / mo |
| Premium Plus (1,500+ jobs/mo) | $339 / mo | $349 / mo |
| Free tier | $0 - 30 jobs/mo, 1 user | Free plan available |
| Workflow updates | Job statuses update as work happens | Mature workflow with a large add-on ecosystem |
| Forms & SWMS | Built in (SWMS, JSA, pre-start, sign-off) | Available, some via add-ons |
| Australian-built | Yes - Queensland | Yes - Australian company |
| Support | Australian email support, we read every one | 24/7 chat and email support on paid plans |
| Migration help | We review your export and help move supported data | Self-service import tools |
ServiceM8 figures are its published reference plans at matching job volumes and were current at the time of writing. Check servicem8.com for ServiceM8's latest pricing and features.
Where does Leadhand actually win?
A full Android app, not a Lite one
ServiceM8's full app runs on iOS only. Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, which does the basics but not the lot. If even one person on your crew carries an Android phone, that is a real gap. Leadhand is built for Android and iPhone, a full native field app covering the same core field workflow on both, so the whole team can work from the same live jobs.
Routine updates without another admin pass
In Leadhand, job statuses update as work happens, and reusable quote kits and reminders cut down repeat work. ServiceM8 is a mature product with a large add-on ecosystem.
Migration help and lower published pricing
We review your ServiceM8 export, confirm what can move and help load the supported data. Leadhand's published price is $10 a month lower than ServiceM8 at every paid tier for the same job volumes.
Which one suits your business
ServiceM8 is a mature, capable product. It has been running the jobs-based model since 2010, it has a deep add-on ecosystem, and if your whole crew is on iPhones and you already lean on its add-ons, it is a perfectly good choice. It would be wrong to pretend otherwise.
Leadhand suits trade businesses that want a full app on Android as well as iOS, AI built into the day rather than bolted on, free hands-on migration, and a lower monthly bill for the same job volumes. If that sounds like you, it is worth a look - and you can try it free.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Leadhand cheaper than ServiceM8?
- Yes. Leadhand is $10 per month less than ServiceM8 at every paid tier, for the same job volumes - $19 vs $29 (Starter), $69 vs $79 (Growing), $139 vs $149 (Premium) and $339 vs $349 (Premium Plus). Both charge on jobs with unlimited users, so the saving is straight off the subscription.
- Does ServiceM8 have a real Android app?
- ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only. Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, a cut-down app with basic functions only. Leadhand has native Android and iPhone apps that both cover the core field workflow, including jobs, clients, the schedule, quotes, invoices and photos. Broader setup and reporting live in the web app.
- Are both apps Australian?
- Yes. Both Leadhand and ServiceM8 are Australian companies, and both handle GST the way an Australian accountant expects. The main differences are Android access, migration help and published pricing.
- Can I move my data from ServiceM8 to Leadhand?
- Yes. We review your ServiceM8 export with you, confirm what can move and help bring the supported data across before you switch.
- Is ServiceM8 still a good choice?
- It can be. ServiceM8 is a mature product with a large add-on ecosystem and years in the market. If your whole crew is on iPhones and you already rely on its add-on network, it is a solid option. Leadhand suits teams that want full Android and iOS field apps, hands-on migration help and a lower published bill.