- Updated October 2026 · Real prices, honest fit
ServiceM8 alternatives for Aussie tradies: the best options in 2026
Thinking of switching from ServiceM8? Here’s how Tradify, Fergus, AroFlo, simPRO and Jobber compare on price and fit, and when an all-in-one CRM like My New Admin makes more sense.
ServiceM8 alternatives 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.
The right choice depends on your business
A quick guide to where each option fits best.
Solo tradies and small crews
ServiceM8, Tradify or Fergus. All three handle quoting, scheduling, job cards and invoicing well. ServiceM8 suits growing teams, while Tradify and Fergus charge per user.
Bigger commercial operations
AroFlo or simPRO. Built for inventory, assets, compliance and multi-crew projects, with pricing by quote and more setup involved.
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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.
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ServiceM8 alternatives FAQs
It depends on your business. Tradify and Fergus are popular with small crews, AroFlo and simPRO suit larger commercial operations, and Jobber is strong on online booking. If your bigger challenge is winning work, My New Admin’s AI receptionist, follow-ups and reviews may matter more than job cards.
ServiceM8 is already one of the cheaper options for teams, because paid plans include unlimited users and you pay by job volume. Per-user apps can cost less for a solo tradie and more as your team grows.
Common reasons include the job limits on each plan, extra costs for jobs and texts above your allowance, and wanting stronger tools for job costing, compliance or marketing.
Yes. You can keep ServiceM8 for job cards and use My New Admin to answer calls with AI, follow up quotes and win more Google reviews.
No. My New Admin focuses on winning and keeping customers: enquiries, follow-ups, bookings, quotes, invoices, reviews and marketing. If you need job cards or timesheets, keep a job management app alongside it.
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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