Free job management apps for tradies in Australia (2026)
Updated 10 October 2026
Short answer
Five apps have a genuinely free plan Australian tradies can use. For full job management, ServiceM8 (30 jobs a month, 1 user) is the most generous; Jobbit (5 jobs, quotes and invoices a month) is the simplest. For quotes and invoices only, Square Invoices and QuoteMate are free with unlimited documents but charge on card payments. OneBookPlus includes basic accounting.
What each free plan gives you
| App | What's free | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | 1 user, 30 new jobs a month, full job management | One user only; self-serve support |
| Jobbit | 5 clients, 5 jobs, 5 quotes and 5 invoices a month | Owner only; Starter ($29.99) for more |
| Square Invoices | Unlimited invoices and estimates, with deposits | 2.2% on online card payments; no scheduling |
| QuoteMate | Unlimited quotes and invoices | 1.7% fee on card payments on top of Square's; no logo |
| OneBookPlus | 10 invoices and 5 quotes a month, accounting and BAS reports | One login; no Android app yet |
No free plan, but a free trial
- Tradify: 14-day trial, then $48 to $62 per user a month (ex GST).
- Fergus: 14-day trial, then from $53 per user a month (plus GST).
- Ascora: 14-day trial, then $45 or $59 per user a month plus implementation.
- Jobber: 14-day trial, then from US$49 a month (billed in US dollars).
The picks
ServiceM8: most generous free job management
A full job management app for one user at no cost, and you earn bonus jobs by taking card payments through it.
Pick it if: you're solo, on iPhone or Android, and do up to 30 jobs a month.
Jobbit: simplest free start, cheapest step up
Free for 5 jobs, quotes and invoices a month. When you outgrow it, Starter is $29.99 a month for unlimited quotes and invoices, 50 jobs and up to 10 staff, and Pro is $79.99 with no limits.
Pick it if: you want to try quoting, deposits and invoicing on a few jobs, then grow without per-user fees.
Square Invoices: free if you only need paperwork
Unlimited invoices and estimates free, with deposits and online signing.
Pick it if: you don't need scheduling and you're happy paying per card payment.
When it's worth paying
A free plan is great until it costs you work: a quote you didn't send because you hit the limit, or an invoice you didn't chase. Once you're doing more than a few jobs a week, $30 a month is usually less than one hour of your time.
FAQ
Is there a completely free job management app for tradies?
ServiceM8's free plan is the most generous full job management option: 1 user and 30 new jobs a month. Square Invoices is free with unlimited invoices and estimates but has no scheduling. Jobbit's free plan covers 5 jobs, quotes and invoices a month.
What's the catch with free plans?
Usually limits (jobs, invoices or users per month), missing features like your logo or staff, or fees on card payments taken through the app. Check what you'll pay once you're busier.
Do Tradify, Fergus or Jobber have free plans?
No. Tradify, Fergus, Jobber and Ascora offer 14-day free trials. AroFlo and Simpro offer demos.
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.