Best app for handymen in Australia
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer
Handymen do lots of small jobs, so speed and pricing model matter more than features. Jobbit gets a small job quoted, booked, invoiced and paid from your phone, free to start and flat-priced after that. Watch out for apps priced per job: a handyman's volume of small jobs can push you into an expensive tier.
What handymen need from an app
- Quotes in a minute for small jobs, from saved items like your call-out and hourly rate.
- A simple schedule for a day of five or six short jobs.
- Invoicing on the spot, with card payment from the invoice link.
- Property addresses kept separate from who pays, for agency and landlord work.
- Photos of before and after, especially for property managers.
The shortlist
| App | Best for | Price (AUD unless stated) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobbit | Solo handymen doing lots of small jobs | Free plan; paid plans $29.99, $79.99 and $149.99 AUD a month | iPhone, Android and web |
| ServiceM8 | Busier teams with office staff | 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 |
| 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 |
| Jobber | Home service businesses wanting online booking | Billed in USD: Core US$49, Connect from US$139, Grow from US$199 a month (less on annual plans) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
The picks
Jobbit: best for solo handymen
Quote from saved items, book the job, check in when you arrive, and invoice from the job when you're done. Customers pay by card from the link or by bank transfer. Each job can have a property address that's different from the client's, which suits agency work.
Pick it if: most of your work is small jobs and you want each one finished, invoiced and paid on the day.
ServiceM8: for busier teams
Mature scheduling and dispatch. Its pricing is based on how many jobs you do a month, so check the tier your volume lands in.
Pick it if: you have office staff booking work for several handymen.
Tradify and Jobber: per-user platforms
Both are widely used, both charge per user, and Jobber adds online booking. See Jobbit vs Jobber.
Pick it if: you have a fixed small team and want an established system.
The small-job money leak
On a $150 job, an invoice you forget to send is your whole margin. The fix is invoicing before you leave, every time, from the job you've just finished. That habit matters more than which app you pick.
FAQ
What's the best app for a handyman?
One that's quick for lots of small jobs: a fast quote, a booking, and an invoice paid before you leave. Jobbit does that from your phone with a free plan to start and flat pricing after that, so doing more small jobs doesn't put the price up the way per-job pricing can.
Should a handyman charge a minimum call-out?
Many do, to cover travel on small jobs. Save it as an item in your app so it's on every quote and invoice, and tell customers before you go out.
Do I need to be registered for GST as a handyman?
Only once your turnover reaches $75,000 a year. Below that it's optional, and if you're not registered you don't charge GST. See our guide to tax invoice requirements.
Can I use an app for property managers who send me work?
Yes. Keep each agency as a client, with the property address on each job, so invoices go to the agency with the right address and job details on them.
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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