ServiceM8 Alternatives (2026): 3 Options Compared for Australian and UK Trades
ServiceM8 alternatives compared on 2026 pricing: Tradify, Fergus and InvoiceSonic, with when ServiceM8's job-based pricing is still the better deal.
Full disclosure: I'm Dyllan, and I make InvoiceSonic, one of the options in this guide. I'll say plainly where another tool is the better choice, because for a lot of businesses it is.
The best ServiceM8 alternatives at a glance
ServiceM8 charges by jobs per month, which is great until a busy month pushes you up a tier. Free plan for 30 jobs a month (one user, no staff accounts or dispatch); Starter A$29/month for 50 jobs; Growing A$79 for 150; Premium A$149 for 500; Premium Plus A$349 for 1,500+. Paid plans include unlimited users.
- Best for one or two people doing many jobs: Tradify, priced per user
- Best for timesheets and staff: Fergus
- Best for a sole trader who wants a flat price: InvoiceSonic (mine)
| Tool | How it charges (Australia) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 (for reference) | Free (30 jobs); A$29–349/month by jobs per month | Teams with steady job volume |
| Tradify | A$48–62 per user/month ex GST | Small teams tracking time |
| Fergus | A$53 or A$77/month per account, plus A$26 per timesheet user | Trade businesses running staff |
| InvoiceSonic | Free plan; A$19/month flat | Sole traders |
Prices and features are from each company's public pricing page, checked on 2–3 October 2026. Plans change, so confirm on their site before you buy.
1. Tradify
Lite A$48, Pro A$52 and Plus A$62 per user per month, ex GST, with a 14-day trial. A per-user price does not change with job volume, which suits a small business with lots of short jobs.
2. Fergus
Essentials A$53/month and Professional A$77/month per account, plus A$26/month for each timesheet user, with a 14-day trial. When checked, Fergus was advertising 90% off until December.
3. InvoiceSonic
InvoiceSonic is a flat A$19/month with a free plan: job records, quotes customers accept online, a day-by-day schedule and invoices with ABN, GST and PayID. InvoiceSonic does not have staff accounts, dispatch, GPS, online booking, timesheets or automatic repeat visits. Jobs is built for owner-operators.
See job management for tradies.
When to stay on ServiceM8
If you have several staff and a predictable job count, unlimited users on paid plans is hard to beat. ServiceM8 also includes online booking and a customer portal, which InvoiceSonic does not.
How to decide in two minutes
- Count who needs a login. If only you use it, per-user and dispatch features are cost without benefit. If three or more people need the schedule, team tools earn their price.
- Price it at your real numbers. Per-user, per-job and flat pricing rank differently depending on your headcount and how many jobs you do in a busy month.
- List the features you would use every week. Online booking, a customer portal and timesheets are only worth paying for if customers or staff will use them.
- Use the free trial or free plan on a real job. Quote it, book it and invoice it before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ServiceM8 cost?
In Australia: free for 30 jobs a month, then A$29 (50 jobs), A$79 (150), A$149 (500) and A$349 (1,500+) a month, checked October 2026.
Is Tradify cheaper than ServiceM8?
For a team, usually not, because Tradify charges per user. For one person with many jobs, Tradify's per-user price can be lower than a high ServiceM8 tier.
What is a flat-price alternative to ServiceM8?
InvoiceSonic is A$19/month flat with a free plan, if you do not need staff accounts, dispatch or online booking.
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