ServiceM8 vs Tradify In 2027: Job Management For Tradies Compared

Last updated: November 13, 2026

ServiceM8 is the better choice for crews on iPhone that have several workers but moderate job volume, because it charges by jobs a month with unlimited users and has a free plan. Tradify is the better choice for small teams with Android phones or a lot of jobs per person, because it charges per user with no job cap. Both sync with Xero and QuickBooks Online.

This comparison is part of our Field Service & Contractor Software hub.

ServiceM8 vs Tradify At A Glance

	ServiceM8	Tradify
HQ	Sydney, Australia	New Zealand
Founded	2010	2013
Pricing model	By jobs per month, unlimited users	Per user per month
Starting price	Free (30 jobs); paid from A$29/mo	$47/user/mo (Lite)
Mobile	iPhone-first field app	iOS and Android
Free trial	14 days plus free plan	14 days

Pricing

ServiceM8’s Australian plans run Free (30 jobs, one user), Starter A$29 (50 jobs), Growing A$79 (150 jobs), Premium A$149 (500 jobs) and Premium Plus A$349 (1,500 jobs), with unlimited users on paid plans.

Tradify charges $47, $51 or $61 per user a month in USD for Lite, Pro and Plus, plus a custom plan. A five-person team on Pro pays about $255 a month regardless of job count.

Features

Quoting, Jobs And Invoicing

Both cover enquiries, quotes, scheduling, job cards, invoicing and online payments. ServiceM8 includes forms and certificates on its higher plans; Tradify adds progress invoicing and reminders on Pro.

Mobile Apps

ServiceM8’s field app is built for iPhone and iPad, with limited Android support. Tradify works well on both iOS and Android.

AI Features

ServiceM8 includes AI helpers on paid plans. Tradify’s SmartTools for reading bills and drafting text are on the Plus plan.

Accounting

Both have native Xero and QuickBooks Online sync; MYOB support matters in Australia, so confirm the version you use.

Which Should You Choose?

• Choose ServiceM8 if your crew uses iPhones and you want everyone on one price.
• Choose Tradify if your crew uses Android or each person runs a high number of jobs.
• Larger trade businesses should also read simPRO vs ServiceTitan.

How We Compared Them

We compared ServiceM8 and Tradify on published pricing at one, five and ten users, quoting and invoicing, scheduling and dispatch, payments, accounting sync, mobile apps and the type of business each is built for. Pricing comes from each vendor’s site or, where a vendor only quotes, from widely reported third-party figures, checked in November 2026. Neither vendor paid for this comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ServiceM8 cheaper than Tradify?

For teams with several users and moderate job volume, yes, because ServiceM8 does not charge per user. For one or two people running many jobs, Tradify can be cheaper.

Does ServiceM8 work on Android?

ServiceM8’s field app is built for iPhone and iPad. Android users have limited access, which is a common reason teams pick Tradify.

Does Tradify have a free plan?

No. Tradify offers a 14-day trial, then paid plans from $47 per user a month.

Do both integrate with Xero?

Yes. Both have native Xero and QuickBooks Online integrations.

Conclusion

ServiceM8 wins for iPhone crews that want flat team pricing; Tradify wins for Android crews and busy small teams. For US-based options see Jobber alternatives.