Best invoicing apps for tradies in Australia (2026)
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer
For tradies, the best invoicing app is the one that sends the invoice from the job before you leave and makes paying easy. Jobbit does that with a pay-by-card link and bank details on every invoice, and no Jobbit fee on card payments. Square Invoices is the best free option. MYOB Solo is the cheapest way to get invoicing and bookkeeping together.
What matters in an invoicing app
- Invoicing from the job, so nothing gets forgotten or retyped.
- Tax-invoice compliant: ABN, GST and the ATO's required details.
- A pay-online link and your bank details, so customers can pay either way.
- Card fees you can live with, now that surcharges aren't allowed.
- Sync to your accountant's software.
Invoicing apps compared
| App | Online card fees | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobbit | Stripe's standard rates; no Jobbit fee | Free (5 invoices a month); $29.99 unlimited | A deposit paid on the quote comes off the invoice |
| ServiceM8 | 1.89% + 30c (Free) down to 1.19% + 30c | Free (30 jobs a month); from $29 | Fees fall on higher plans |
| Square Invoices | 2.2% online, 1.6% in person | Free; Plus $30 a month | No scheduling or staff |
| MYOB Solo | 1.8% plus a per-payment fee online; Tap to Pay 1.6% + 30c | $11 a month | Phone app only; tracks GST |
| Xero | 1.8% + 30c via Stripe | From $37 a month | Ignite allows 20 invoices a month |
| Invoice2go | 2.4% + 30c down to 1.9% + 30c | A$12.99 to A$69.99 a month | AUD plans cap invoices at 2 or 5 a month below Premium |
| Fergus | 1.95% + 30c | From $53 per user | Part of full job management |
Card fees are as each vendor publishes them (GST treatment varies). Bank transfers cost nothing, so make your bank details easy to find.
The picks
Jobbit: best for invoicing from the job
Invoice from the finished job in a tap, send it by email or SMS, and the customer pays by card from the link or by bank transfer. When you invoice from an accepted quote, the deposit they've paid comes off the balance. Paid invoices sync to Xero or QuickBooks.
Pick it if: you want to invoice before you leave the site and get paid by card or transfer.
Square Invoices: best free option
Unlimited invoices free, 2.2% on online card payments.
Pick it if: you only need invoices and you'd rather pay per payment than per month.
MYOB Solo: cheapest with bookkeeping
$11 a month after the introductory offer, unlimited quotes and invoices, phone app only.
Pick it if: you're a sole trader who wants invoices and GST tracking in one phone app.
ServiceM8: best card rates at volume
Card fees fall from 1.89% + 30c to 1.19% + 30c as you move up plans.
Pick it if: you take a lot of card payments and want lower fees on higher plans.
A word on Invoice2go: its Australian-dollar Starter and Professional plans allow only 2 and 5 invoices a month, so most tradies would need Premium at A$69.99.
FAQ
What's the cheapest invoicing app for tradies?
Square Invoices is free (you pay 2.2% on online card payments). MYOB Solo is $11 a month and includes basic bookkeeping. Jobbit and ServiceM8 have free plans with monthly limits.
Can I add a card surcharge to my invoices?
Not on Visa, Mastercard, eftpos or Amex payments since 1 October 2026. Build card costs into your prices, or offer a disclosed discount for bank transfer.
Do invoicing apps produce tax invoices?
Yes, as long as your ABN and GST registration are set up. Check the first invoice against the ATO's seven required details.
Which invoicing apps sync with Xero?
Jobbit, ServiceM8, Invoice2go (Professional and up), Fergus and most job management apps sync with Xero. MYOB and Xero are accounting software themselves.
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.
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.