Best Job Management Software for Plumbers in Australia (2026)
We trialled the main AU job-management tools on real plumbing work — call-outs, quotes, parts and compliance certificates — and priced them against their own pages. Here's what actually works for a plumbing business, from one van up.
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 for plumbing
- Quotes with parts + labour split, end to end.
- Compliance certificates and on-site forms.
- Offline use in roof spaces and on call-outs.
- Parts/inventory handling and Xero & MYOB sync.
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
Do plumbers need different software from electricians?
Mostly the same tools work for both. Plumbing leans on call-outs, parts/labour split and compliance certificates, so check the forms and inventory features before you commit.
Which is best for a one-van plumbing business?
ServiceM8 is the cheapest strong start on iPhone; Tradify is smoother for quoting and invoicing, especially on Android or desktop.
Do these handle parts and inventory?
Simpro and AroFlo handle parts/inventory properly; the lighter tools track line items but not full stock. If you carry stock in the van, weight this heavily.
Can I use it offline in a roof space or on site?
Yes — the mobile apps cache jobs, photos and forms offline and sync later. Desktop-only tools can't, which matters for plumbing call-outs.