Best job management app for electricians in Australia
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer
Solo sparky or a small crew: Jobbit covers quotes, scheduling, invoicing and getting paid from your phone, with a free plan and flat pricing after that. If job costing against supplier invoices matters most, look at Fergus. Bigger electrical contractors with office staff, forms and maintenance contracts usually end up on AroFlo or Simpro.
What electricians need from a job app
- Quoting on the spot for switchboard upgrades, lighting, EV chargers and fit-offs, from saved items so you're not typing prices from memory.
- Call-outs that turn into invoices the same day, with a call-out fee if you charge one.
- Photos of the work against the job, for your records and any later dispute.
- A schedule your apprentice can see on their own phone.
- Recurring visits for test and tag, smoke alarms and maintenance contracts.
- GST-correct invoices that sync to your accountant's software.
The shortlist
| App | Best for | Price (AUD unless stated) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobbit | Solo electricians and small crews | Free plan; paid plans $29.99, $79.99 and $149.99 AUD a month | iPhone, Android and web |
| Fergus | Electrical businesses focused on job costing | From $53 (Essentials) or $77 (Professional) per user a month, plus GST | Web app, plus the Fergus Go app on iPhone and Android |
| Tradify | Small teams happy with per-user pricing | $48 (Lite), $52 (Pro) or $62 (Plus) per user a month, ex GST | iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop |
| ServiceM8 | Established businesses running lots of jobs | Free (1 user, 30 jobs a month); paid $29, $79, $149 or $349 a month inc GST, by jobs per month | iPhone, iPad, Mac/PC and web; full Android app since September 2026 |
| AroFlo | Larger contractors with compliance and maintenance work | From $80 per user a month, minimum 3 users, plus a start-up fee from $1,450 | Web, plus iPhone, iPad and Android apps |
| Simpro | Large electrical and security contractors | Not published: quoted by team size and add-ons, plus a setup fee | Web office app, plus Simpro Mobile on iPhone, iPad and Android |
The picks
Jobbit: best for solo electricians and small crews
Build a quote on site from saved items, send it by text, and the customer accepts it online and can pay a deposit by card. Turn it into a job, check in when you arrive, and invoice from the job when you're done. Recurring jobs handle test and tag rounds. It runs on iPhone, Android and the web, with Xero or QuickBooks sync.
What it doesn't do: no stock or purchase orders, no detailed job costing, and no compliance certificates.
Pick it if: you do the work yourself (or with one or two others), quote from the van, and want to stop doing invoices at night.
Fergus: best for job costing
Fergus was started by a tradie, and it's built around tracking what each job really costs, so it suits sparkies who quote bigger jobs and want to see where the money went.
Pick it if: you want to know your real margin on every job, including supplier costs.
Tradify and ServiceM8: the established all-rounders
Both cover quoting through invoicing and are widely used by electricians. They price differently: Tradify charges per user, ServiceM8 by how many jobs you do each month. See ServiceM8 vs Tradify.
Pick it if: you want a long-standing platform and don't mind the pricing model.
AroFlo and Simpro: for larger electrical contractors
These are full platforms with forms, assets, inventory and reporting. They take longer to set up and cost more, but they're built for the size of business that needs them. See Jobbit vs AroFlo and Jobbit vs Simpro.
Pick it if: you run several crews, office staff, maintenance contracts and compliance paperwork.
A tip for test and tag and maintenance work
Put every repeat customer on a recurring job instead of a reminder in your head. In Jobbit you set the visit to repeat (every month, quarter or custom) and each visit lands in the schedule ahead of time, already assigned, ready to invoice when it's done.
FAQ
What's the best app for a solo electrician?
One that lets you quote on site, invoice the moment you finish and take payment without extra admin. Jobbit's free plan covers a solo sparky's first few jobs each month, and the paid plans are flat-priced. Tradify and ServiceM8 are the established alternatives.
Do job management apps produce certificates of compliance?
Several do: Tradify includes compliance certificates on its Pro plan, ServiceM8 lets you build forms and certificates on Growing and above, Fergus sells certificates as an add-on, and AroFlo and Simpro have digital forms. Check that the app's certificate matches your state's required format; some states require lodging through the regulator's own system. Jobbit doesn't produce compliance certificates.
Can I add a call-out fee?
Yes. Set it up as a saved item and add it to quotes or invoices. Tell the customer about the call-out fee before you attend.
How do I handle test and tag or smoke alarm servicing?
Use recurring jobs. Set the visit to repeat every month, quarter or year, and the app books each visit ahead so it doesn't rely on your memory. Jobbit's recurring jobs repeat weekly, fortnightly, every four weeks, monthly or on a custom interval.
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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