Question 1

What's the cheapest job management software for tradies?

Accepted Answer

ServiceM8 offers a free tier for up to 30 jobs. Paid options start at Loc8 ($29/mo) and Jobber ($29/mo). Tradify starts at $49/user/mo and Fergus at $55/user/mo. The cheapest option depends on your team size — per-user pricing gets expensive once you add staff.

Question 2

Is ServiceM8 or Tradify better for a sole trader?

Accepted Answer

For sole traders, ServiceM8's free tier or lower paid plans are hard to beat on value. Tradify has a cleaner interface and better quoting features but costs $49/month from day one. If you're doing under 30 jobs a month, start with ServiceM8's free plan.

Question 3

How much does trade software cost per month in total?

Accepted Answer

A typical tradie software stack (job management + accounting + time tracking) costs $80–$200/month for a sole trader and $200–$500/month for a small team. Job management is the biggest cost at $49–$150/user/month for mid-tier options like Tradify, Fergus, or AroFlo.

Tradie Software Pricing Comparison