- Updated October 2026 · Real prices, honest fit
Tradify alternatives for Aussie tradies: what to switch to in 2026
Tradify charges for every user, so the bill grows with your team. Here’s what a growing team really pays, how ServiceM8, Fergus, AroFlo, simPRO and Jobber compare, and when an all-in-one CRM like My New Admin makes more sense.
What a growing team pays each month
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| 3 users | 5 users | 10 users | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradify Pro | $171.60 | $286.00 | $572.00 | $57.20 per user incl. GST. Texts 20c each |
| Fergus Essentials | $159 | $265 | $530 | A$53 per user, as listed |
| ServiceM8 Growing | $79 | $79 | $79 | Unlimited users, up to 150 new jobs a month. Extra jobs 20c each |
| My New Admin | $297 | $297 | $297 | Unlimited users, incl. GST. AI receptionist, CRM and marketing. No job cards |
Monthly costs based on published or listed prices as at October 2026. Tradify lists its prices excluding GST, so we’ve added 10% to compare fairly. Check each company’s website for current pricing.
Per-user pricing is great when it’s just you. Add a few apprentices and office staff, and it adds up fast.
Tradify 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 | Growing teams who don’t want per-user fees |
| 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 |
| Tradify (for reference) | $52.80 to $68.20 per user a month, incl. GST | Per user | Solo tradies and small crews |
| 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, so check current pricing before you decide. See also ServiceM8 vs Tradify and ServiceM8 alternatives.
Common reasons tradies look beyond Tradify: per-user pricing as the team grows, texts at 20c each, and reporting and AI tools only on the top plan.
One price for the whole team, and more work coming in
Job management apps help you run the work. My New Admin helps you win it, with one flat price however big your team gets.
- Unlimited users. Add apprentices, office staff and subbies without paying more.
- AI receptionist. Answers calls 24/7 and books jobs while you’re on the tools.
- Quotes and invoices with text-to-pay. Get accepted and paid from your phone.
- Automatic follow-ups. Chase every quote until you get an answer.
- Google review requests. Turn happy customers into five-star reviews automatically.
- SMS and email marketing. Bring past customers back with campaigns.
My New Admin doesn’t do job cards, timesheets or compliance certificates. If you rely on those, keep a job app for running jobs and use My New Admin to win the work. See My New Admin for tradies.
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Tradify alternatives FAQs
It depends on your team. ServiceM8 suits growing teams because paid plans include unlimited users, Fergus is strong on job costing, and AroFlo or simPRO suit larger commercial operations. If your main goal is winning more work, My New Admin adds an AI receptionist, follow-ups and reviews for one flat price.
For most teams, yes. ServiceM8 charges by job volume with unlimited users on paid plans, while Tradify charges for every user. Solo tradies who run lots of jobs can find Tradify better value.
Common reasons include per-user pricing as the team grows, texts charged at 20c each, and needing the top plan for reporting and AI tools.
Yes. Keep Tradify for job cards and timesheets, and use My New Admin to answer calls with AI, follow up quotes and win more Google reviews.
No. One flat monthly price includes unlimited users, so your bill stays the same as your team grows.
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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