Job management software for tradies
Quote on site, schedule the team, track the job and send the invoice before you've left the driveway. Job management software brings it all into one app, so you spend less time on paperwork and more time on the tools.
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What job management software does
- Quotes and estimates from templates, sent from your phone
- Scheduling and dispatch for you and your team
- Job cards with notes, photos, forms and materials
- Timesheets that flow into payroll
- Invoicing and payments, synced with your accounting software
How to choose
- List your must-haves: number of users, quoting style, compliance forms, stock.
- Check it connects with your accounting software (see accounting and tax software).
- Use the free trial on a real week of jobs, including one quote-to-invoice run.
- Check pricing per user as your team grows.
- Pair it with tap-to-pay so customers can pay on the spot (see payments).
Don't forget licensing: many trades need a state or territory licence. The ABLIS licence finder (opens in a new tab) lists what applies to you.
Tools to consider
Listed in no particular order. This isn't every provider in the market, so compare a few and check current pricing and terms on each provider's site.
Tradify
Job management: quotes, scheduling, job cards, timesheets, invoices
Good for: Tradies and field-service businesses, from sole operators to teams
Tradify is job management software built for trade and service businesses in Australia and New Zealand. It covers quoting, scheduling, timesheets and invoicing, and connects with popular accounting software. A free trial lets you test it on real jobs.
Worth knowing
- Designed specifically for trades
- Quote-to-invoice workflow in one app
- Per-user subscription, so check pricing as your team grows
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ServiceM8
Job management app for field service
Good for: Trade and field-service businesses
ServiceM8 is job management software for field service businesses, covering quoting, scheduling, job cards, invoicing and payments, with pricing based on job volume.
Worth knowing
- Built around a mobile workflow
- Check device requirements for your team
- Compare job-based pricing with your volume
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Fergus
Job management for plumbers, electricians and builders
Good for: Growing trade businesses with several staff
Fergus is job management software for trade businesses, covering quoting, scheduling, job tracking, timesheets and invoicing, with a focus on job costing.
Worth knowing
- Job costing and progress claims
- Check per-user pricing
- Free trial available on its website (check current terms)
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hipages
Online marketplace connecting tradies with customers
Good for: Tradies wanting more job leads
hipages is an Australian platform where customers post jobs and tradies can respond. It's a lead source rather than job management software, and pricing is set by hipages for tradie members.
Worth knowing
- A way to find new customers
- Check lead and membership costs
- Works alongside, not instead of, job management software
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Common questions
Is job management software worth it for a sole trader?
If you quote and invoice regularly, it can save hours each week and help you get paid faster. Use the free trial on real jobs to see if it fits.
Does it replace accounting software?
Usually not. Job management handles quotes, jobs and invoices, then syncs with accounting software for bookkeeping, GST and payroll.