Best Job Management Software for Landscapers in Australia (2026)
Landscaping means bigger quotes, staged payments and projects that run for weeks. That makes progress invoicing and job costing matter more than in most trades — here's how the main tools cope, and which to pick.
At a glance
| Software | Best for | Price from | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradifyAU-built, trades-first | Best overall for small teams | $48/moper user, ex GST | 9.1 | Try free |
| ServiceM8iPhone-first, huge trade base | Best for solo sparkies | $29/moAUD incl GST | 8.7 | Try free |
| AroFloStrong quoting & compliance | Best for growing teams | $80/moper user, ex GST (min 3 users) | 8.5 | Get demo |
| FergusNZ-built, job-costing focused | Best for seeing profit per job | $53/moper user, ex GST | 8.3 | Try free |
| SimproEnterprise-grade job costing | Best for 5+ crews | Quoteper user | 8.2 | Get demo |
| JobberFeature-rich, USD pricing | Best for growing teams | US$29/moCore · annual billing | 8 | Start free trial |
Prices are the standard published rates (indicative, and often ex-GST) — always confirm on the vendor's site, which may also be running introductory offers. We last reviewed them against vendor pages inOctober 2026, and where a vendor doesn't publish pricing we say so instead of guessing.
How we test
- Progress invoicing and staged payments on multi-week projects.
- Quoting big jobs: take-offs, materials and variations.
- Xero & MYOB sync, and same-day invoicing.
- Fit for a 1–5 person AU landscaping business, not enterprise features.
Our promises
The top picks, in detail
Tradify
Pros
- Built for AU/NZ trades, not adapted
- Fast quoting on mobile
- Clean Xero sync
Cons
- Per-user pricing adds up fast
- Light on deep job costing
Plans: Lite $48, Pro $52, Plus $62; Custom by quote.
Price checked October 2026 against the vendor's pricing page.
ServiceM8
Pros
- Cheapest strong option for one van
- Excellent on-site photo/job forms
- Huge community & templates
Cons
- iOS-first; Android lags
- Reporting is basic on low tiers
Plans: Free (1 user), Starter $29, Growing $79, Premium $149, Premium Plus $349. 14-day free trial.
Price checked October 2026 against the vendor's pricing page.
AroFlo
Pros
- Deep quoting & compliance forms
- Strong job costing and reporting
- Scales past a handful of techs
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Pricier per user
Minimum 3 users — so from about $240/mo in practice.
Price checked October 2026 against the vendor's pricing page.
Common questions
ServiceM8 vs Tradify — which is better for a solo electrician?
ServiceM8 is cheaper to start and better on-site on iPhone; Tradify is smoother for quoting and invoicing if you are on Android or desktop-heavy. For one van on a budget, start with ServiceM8.
How much should job management software cost for a small AU trade business?
Expect $25–50 per user per month for a small team. Anything quoting enterprise pricing for under five people is usually overkill.
Do these integrate with Xero and MYOB?
All five here sync with Xero; MYOB support varies — we flag it per tool in the full reviews.
Can I use them offline on site?
Mobile apps cache jobs and photos offline and sync when you're back in range; desktop-only tools don't. We note offline behaviour for each.