Jobber vs ServiceM8: which should a tradie pick?
Both are strong, but they draw the line differently: Jobber is the richer app priced in USD, ServiceM8 is the AUD-priced one with a genuine free tier. Here's how to choose.
Side by side
| Jobber | ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Best for growing teams | Best for solo sparkies |
| Price from | US$29/mo Core · annual billing | $29/mo AUD incl GST |
| Pricing currency | USD (no AUD billing) | AUD, incl GST |
| Free option | No — 14-day trial | Yes (1 user, limited) |
| Team tiers | Core / Connect / Grow / Plus by size | Starter → Premium Plus |
| Our score | 8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
The verdict
Pick Jobber if…
- You want the more polished, feature-rich app.
- You need deeper team tiers (Grow / Plus) as you scale.
- You are comfortable being billed in USD.
Pick ServiceM8 if…
- You want AUD pricing with GST already included.
- You want a genuinely free plan to start on.
- You are iPhone-first and want the simplest start.
Common questions
Is Jobber available in Australia?
Yes, and tradies use it — but it is priced and billed in USD, with no AUD pricing. Factor in the exchange rate before you commit.
Which one has a free plan?
ServiceM8. It has a free tier for a single user (limited); Jobber only offers a 14-day free trial, not a free plan.
Which is cheaper?
ServiceM8 starts at $29/mo (AUD, incl GST). Jobber starts at US$29/mo on annual billing, or US$49/mo with no commitment — so for a solo tradie ServiceM8 usually works out cheaper once the exchange rate is applied.
So which should I pick?
Solo on a budget, or you want a free start and AUD pricing → ServiceM8. You want the richer app and deeper team tiers and are fine with USD → Jobber.