Job management with AI built in, compared
Most tradies already run a job app, and nearly all of the big ones have now added AI. That might be writing job notes, reading supplier bills or answering the phone. The real question isn't 'which app has AI' but whether the AI in your app saves you time.
Here are the six job management apps in our directory, checked against their own sites in October 2026. Some sites wouldn't load fully for us, and we've flagged where.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Aussie fit | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Australian-founded. | Free (1 user, 30 jobs/mo), Starter $29/mo (50 jobs), Growing $79/mo (150 jobs), Premium $149/mo (500 jobs); more tiers above. |
| Tradify | Strong AU/NZ presence. | Its pricing page showed us USD (Lite $47, Pro $51 per user/month), probably because of where we checked from. Check the AU price on its site. |
| Fergus | Used across AU/NZ/UK. | We couldn't load its pricing page. Check its site. |
| Simpro | Australian-founded. | Not published on the pages we checked. |
| AroFlo | Built for Australian and NZ businesses. | Not published on the pages we checked. |
| Jobber | Canadian. We couldn't confirm AU availability on its site. | Not checked in AUD. |
Prices as shown on vendor sites in Oct 2026. They can change, so confirm with the vendor, including GST.
The tools, one by one
1. ServiceM8
Who it suits: Sole traders up to mid-size service businesses.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- Job management with AI quoting/invoicing, AI writing, scheduling suggestions and an AI phone agent (per our directory listing)
- Plans priced by jobs per month, unlimited users on paid plans
Aussie fit: Australian-founded.
Price: Free (1 user, 30 jobs/mo), Starter $29/mo (50 jobs), Growing $79/mo (150 jobs), Premium $149/mo (500 jobs); more tiers above.
2. Tradify
Who it suits: Small to mid trade crews in AU/NZ.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- Job management, quoting and invoicing
- SmartTools AI reads supplier bills and writes quote descriptions, on the Plus plan (per our directory listing)
Aussie fit: Strong AU/NZ presence.
Price: Its pricing page showed us USD (Lite $47, Pro $51 per user/month), probably because of where we checked from. Check the AU price on its site.
3. Fergus
Who it suits: Plumbing, electrical and similar trades wanting job, quote and invoice flow.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- Fergus Assistant and Fergus AI for jobs, quotes, invoices and reports by voice or text (per our directory listing)
Aussie fit: Used across AU/NZ/UK.
Price: We couldn't load its pricing page. Check its site.
4. Simpro
Who it suits: Larger contractors with project and service divisions.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- Marketed as an AI-first field service platform ("Lightning")
- Full FSM: scheduling, people, suppliers, add-ons marketplace
Aussie fit: Australian-founded.
Price: Not published on the pages we checked.
5. AroFlo
Who it suits: AU/NZ trade businesses wanting an all-in-one platform.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- AI bill scanner
- Job tracking, GPS, inventory, WHS/OHS compliance, SMS, CRM
Aussie fit: Built for Australian and NZ businesses.
Price: Not published on the pages we checked.
6. Jobber
Who it suits: Service businesses comfortable with a North American product.
Key features (per its site, checked Oct 2026):
- Jobber AI tools, including an AI receptionist
- Job management, sales pipeline, client communication
Aussie fit: Canadian. We couldn't confirm AU availability on its site.
Price: Not checked in AUD.
How to choose
- Already on one? Try its AI features first. Switching is expensive.
- Count your jobs and users. ServiceM8 prices by jobs per month, while Tradify-style plans price per user.
- Big contractor? Simpro and AroFlo are built for more complex setups.
- Check where the AI lives. Some AI features only come on higher plans.
FAQ
Which job management app has the best AI?
It depends on what you want automated. ServiceM8 lists an AI phone agent, Tradify and AroFlo read supplier bills, and Fergus does voice or text commands.
Is ServiceM8 free?
It has a free plan for 1 user and 30 jobs a month, per its site.
Are these apps Australian?
ServiceM8, Simpro and AroFlo are Australian. Tradify and Fergus are strong in AU/NZ, and Jobber is Canadian.
Listings are not endorsements. Info checked against vendor sites, Oct 2026.