Jobbit vs ServiceM8 (2026)
Updated 1 August 2026
Short answer: ServiceM8 is the mature choice for established businesses doing 50+ jobs a month with office staff and Xero. Jobbit is the simpler, free-to-start choice for solo tradies and small crews who run everything from an iPhone. Both are Australian-built.
| Jobbit | ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo tradies → small teams | 1–30 staff service businesses |
| Price | Free plan; $29.99, $79.99 and $149.99 AUD/mo paid plans | Free (30 jobs/mo, 1 user); $29–$349/mo by job volume |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly tiers | Job credits per month, unlimited users |
| Platform | iPhone | iPhone/iPad (staff app), web dispatch |
| Quoting & invoicing | Yes — quote from the driveway, invoice before the ute's packed | Yes — strong templates, forms on higher tiers |
| Payments | Bank transfer, zero card fees; optional RBA-compliant card surcharge | Card payments in-app |
| Scheduling & jobs | Yes | Yes — dispatch board is a strength |
| Team | Yes | Yes — unlimited logins on paid tiers |
| AI | Business chat — ask "how'd we go this week" and get your real numbers | Automation features |
| Accounting integration | Xero sync coming soon | Deep Xero integration (its ecosystem strength) |
| Android | No | No (iOS ecosystem too) |
Where ServiceM8 wins
Maturity. If you're running 150+ jobs a month, employ office staff, live in Xero, and want forms/asset management, ServiceM8's higher tiers exist precisely for you. Its job-credit model with unlimited users is genuinely good value for bigger crews.
Where Jobbit wins
Getting started, and staying simple. No job credits to count, free to download, and built around the moments that actually cost sole traders money: quoting on the spot instead of "I'll email it tonight", invoicing before you leave, taking payment by bank transfer without card fees. The AI chat answers business questions ("how'd this month actually go?") from your own data instead of making you build reports.
The honest recommendation
- Sole trader / 1–3 crew, iPhone: start with Jobbit. The free plan costs nothing; you'll know in two weeks if it fits.
- 5+ staff, office admin, Xero: ServiceM8.
- On the fence: both have free entry points — run your next 10 jobs through each. The one you actually open wins.
Weighing more than these two? See the full guide: best job management apps for tradies in Australia.
FAQ
Is Jobbit really free?
There's a free plan, no card required. Paid plans are $29.99, $79.99 and $149.99 AUD a month — simpler than counting job credits.
Can I switch from ServiceM8 to Jobbit?
Yes, though there's no automated import tool yet — most switchers re-enter their active clients and open quotes by hand, which is quickest if you bring across live jobs rather than migrating history.
Which is more Australian?
Both — ServiceM8 out of Darwin, Jobbit built for Aussie tradies with GST-aware quoting/invoicing and RBA-compliant surcharging.
Give Jobbit a go — the free plan costs nothing
Quote it, book it, invoice it, get paid — all from your phone. No card required to start.