Jobbit vs Simpro (2026)
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer
They're built for different businesses. Simpro is an enterprise platform for mid-size and large commercial contractors: inventory, purchasing, multi-company, takeoffs, maintenance planning and fleet GPS, with quoted pricing and a setup fee. Jobbit is for sole traders and small crews who need quotes, jobs, invoices and payments, with published flat pricing and a free plan.
If you're asking whether you need Simpro, you probably don't yet. If you run several crews on commercial and maintenance contracts, you probably do.
Side by side
| Jobbit | Simpro | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sole traders and small crews who run the business from their phone | Mid-size and large commercial and service contractors |
| Price | Free plan; paid plans $29.99, $79.99 and $149.99 AUD a month | Not published: quoted by team size and add-ons, plus a setup fee |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly plans, not per user | Quoted per business, monthly or annual |
| Free plan or trial | Free plan: 5 clients, 5 jobs, 5 quotes and 5 invoices a month, no card needed | No free plan or self-serve trial; demo only |
| Platforms | iPhone, Android and web | Web office app, plus Simpro Mobile on iPhone, iPad and Android |
| Built in | Australia | Founded in Brisbane in 2002; now headquartered in Miami, with a Brisbane office |
| Accounting sync | Xero and QuickBooks (paid invoices and customers sync automatically) | Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Sage |
| Inventory and purchasing | No | Yes, in the base plan |
| Multi-company | No | Yes |
| Digital forms | No | Paid add-on |
| Maintenance planning | Recurring jobs | Maintenance Planner add-on |
| Setup fee | None | Yes (amount not published) |
| Try before you buy | Free plan | Demo only |
Where Simpro wins
- Depth for big operations: inventory, purchasing, supplier price comparisons and multi-company.
- Project tools such as takeoffs from plans and multi-stage work.
- Maintenance contracts and asset servicing at scale.
- Integrations with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Sage, plus supplier links like Reece and Rexel.
- An AI layer (Lightning) for scheduling and job write-ups, sold as an upgrade.
Where Jobbit wins
- Published prices: free, $29.99 or $79.99 a month, with no setup fee.
- Up and running in an afternoon, not a project with onboarding and data migration.
- Built around phone use: quote on site, deposit on acceptance, invoice from the job.
- No contract: change plans or cancel any time.
The honest recommendation
- Sole trader to about 10 staff, mostly residential: Jobbit, or another simple app.
- 20+ staff, commercial projects, stock and maintenance contracts: Simpro or AroFlo.
- In between: look at per-user platforms like Tradify, Fergus or Ascora.
Looking for something lighter? See Simpro alternatives.
FAQ
How much does Simpro cost?
Simpro doesn't publish prices. It quotes based on your team size and the add-ons you choose, offers monthly or annual billing, and charges a setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration. There's no self-serve trial, only a demo.
Is Simpro good for a small trade business?
Usually it's more than a small business needs. Simpro describes itself as suiting businesses from about five to 200 staff with complex commercial jobs. A sole trader or small crew will generally get more value from a simpler app with published pricing.
Who owns Simpro?
Simpro Group, which also owns AroFlo and BigChange and is backed by K1 Investment Management. Simpro was founded in Brisbane in 2002 and now lists Miami as its headquarters, with an office in Brisbane.
Can Jobbit handle inventory and purchasing?
No. Jobbit doesn't do stock, purchase orders or supplier invoices. If you need those, Simpro, AroFlo or Fergus are better fits.
Sources
Prices and features were checked 9 October 2026 on each company's own website. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
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