- Updated October 2026 · Honest comparison
Job management software in Australia: what it does and which to choose
Job management software helps tradies and field service businesses run their jobs: scheduling, job cards, quotes, invoices and timesheets. Here’s how the popular Australian options compare, and when a CRM is what you actually need.
What job management software does
Most job management apps cover the same core jobs.
Scheduling and dispatch
Assign jobs to your team and see who’s where on a shared calendar.
Job cards and timesheets
Track job details, photos, materials and hours on site.
Quotes and invoices
Quote the job, then invoice it once it’s done.
Job management software compared
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| Software | Price | How you pay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Free for 1 user and 30 jobs. Paid plans $29, $79, $149 and $349 a month, incl. GST | By jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans | Teams of any size who want unlimited users |
| Tradify | $52.80 to $68.20 per user a month, incl. GST ($48 to $62 ex GST) | Per user | Solo tradies and small crews who want simple job management |
| Fergus | From A$53 (Essentials) to A$75 (Pro) per user a month, as listed | Per user | Trades focused on job costing and supplier price books |
| AroFlo | AroFloGo listed from A$39 per user a month. Full AroFlo is quote-based | Per user, or by quote | Field-service crews needing inventory, assets and compliance |
| simPRO | Not published. Quote only | Per user, by quote | Larger commercial and project-based contractors |
| Jobber | Entry plans from about US$29 to US$39 a month, billed in US dollars | Tiered plans | Teams that want online booking and a client portal |
| My New Admin | $297 a month incl. GST, with unlimited users | One flat price | Winning work: AI receptionist, follow-ups, reviews and marketing. No job cards |
Prices are taken from each company’s website or verified software listings as at October 2026. Some exclude GST and some are in US dollars. They change from time to time, so check current pricing before you decide. For a detailed two-way breakdown, see ServiceM8 vs Tradify.
Common reasons tradies look around: job limits on each ServiceM8 plan, extra costs for jobs and texts above your allowance, and wanting stronger job costing, compliance or marketing tools.
Do you need job management software or a CRM?
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| A CRM like My New Admin | Job management app | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Winning and keeping customers | Running jobs you’ve already won |
| Answering every call, day and night | Yes, with an AI receptionist | Usually not |
| Automatic follow-ups on quotes | ✓ | Limited |
| SMS and email marketing | ✓ | Limited |
| Google review requests | ✓ | Some |
| Online booking for customers | ✓ | Some |
| Job cards, timesheets and materials | ✗ | ✓ |
You can use both: a job app to run the work, and My New Admin to win it. See everything My New Admin does.
Job apps run the work. My New Admin wins it.
Every app above is built to manage jobs once you’ve won them. My New Admin is built for the part before and after: answering every enquiry, following up quotes, booking the work and turning happy customers into reviews.
- AI receptionist. Answers calls 24/7 and books jobs while you’re on the tools.
- Missed-call text-back. Every missed call gets an instant text.
- Quotes and invoices with text-to-pay. Get accepted and paid from your phone.
- Automatic follow-ups and review requests. Chase quotes and win more Google reviews on autopilot.
- SMS and email marketing. Bring past customers back with campaigns.
- Unlimited users, one flat price. No per-user fees as your team grows.
My New Admin doesn’t do job cards, timesheets or compliance certificates. If you rely on those, keep your job app and use My New Admin to win the work. See My New Admin for tradies.
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Job management software FAQs
It’s software that helps trade and field service businesses run their jobs: scheduling, job cards, quotes, invoices, timesheets and team coordination.
It depends on your business. ServiceM8 suits teams that want unlimited users, Tradify and Fergus suit small crews, and AroFlo and simPRO suit larger commercial operations. See the comparison above for prices and fit.
No. Job management software runs the work once you’ve won it. A CRM like My New Admin helps you win it, with call answering, follow-ups, marketing and reviews. You can use both.
It’s another name for job management software, usually used for larger teams that send technicians to customer sites. It covers dispatch, scheduling, job tracking and invoicing.
No. My New Admin doesn’t do job cards, timesheets or compliance certificates. It focuses on winning and keeping customers, and works alongside a job management app.
Yes. Use My New Admin to answer calls, follow up quotes and get reviews, and keep your job app for job cards and timesheets.
Prices are based on each company’s website or verified software listings as at October 2026. They change from time to time, so always check before you decide.
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