The flat-price ServiceM8 alternative for Australian Tradies
jobmate247 is AU$35 a month flat, with no job credits and no monthly job ceiling. ServiceM8 meters every job card you create.
The price difference, plainly
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| jobmate247 | AU$35/month flat. Unlimited jobs, unlimited clients, works in the browser on any phone. |
| ServiceM8 Starter | from ~$29 AUD/month for up to 50 jobs a month, as published July 2026 |
| ServiceM8 Growing | from ~$79 AUD/month for up to 150 jobs a month, as published July 2026 |
ServiceM8 pricing as published July 2026, varies by plan and region; always check their site for current pricing. Spotted something out of date or not quite right? We review these comparisons quarterly, but we can miss things: tell us and we'll fix it.
Where jobmate247 pulls ahead
No job ceiling. ServiceM8 plans meter job cards; your 51st job on Starter starts an upgrade conversation. jobmate247 never counts your jobs.
Works on any phone. jobmate247 runs in the browser on Android or iPhone. ServiceM8's full app is iOS; Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, and ServiceM8 recommends iPhones for main technicians.
Your busiest month costs the same as your quietest.
PayID and bank details on every invoice: a zero-fee way to get paid.
Deposit and progress invoicing included flat.
Estimate references printed on invoices, so clients know what they’re paying for.
Company clients with multiple contacts and site addresses, included flat.
Crew scheduling with calendar invites and weekly digests, no per-user fees.
A price book for your standard items, included flat.
Where ServiceM8 might still suit you better
Honesty matters more than a sale. If you need an iOS-native field app with offline access, electronic forms and compliance certificates, asset management, staff GPS tracking, built-in SMS, a phone system add-on, online bookings, or timesheets, ServiceM8's higher tiers do things jobmate247 doesn't do yet. We're built for the sole trader and small crew who want the paperwork done and their evenings back, not an enterprise suite. And for that business, at $35 a month flat with no job ceiling, jobmate247 wins on value by a country mile.
Switching is low-risk
Export your client list from ServiceM8 as a CSV and import it in minutes. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Common questions
- How much does ServiceM8 cost in Australia?
- As published in July 2026: a free plan for one user with 30 jobs a month, then Starter at $29/month (50 jobs), Growing at $79/month (150 jobs), Premium at $149/month (500 jobs) and Premium Plus at $349/month (1500+ jobs). Paid plans have unlimited users, and every new job card uses one of your plan's job credits.
- Is jobmate247 really unlimited?
- Yes. AU$35 a month flat, GST inclusive. No job credits, and no caps on jobs, estimates, invoices or clients.
- Does jobmate247 work on Android?
- Yes. jobmate247 runs in the browser, so it works on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers with nothing to install.
- How do I move my clients across?
- Export your client list from ServiceM8 as a CSV, then import it in jobmate247 from the Clients page.