Compare the four platforms
Based on each provider’s published information, checked 2 October 2026. Features can depend on the plan or add-ons you choose.
Read the price basis: monthly prices use each provider’s advertised GST and user basis. Standard rates shown; promotions excluded.
| Compare | ServiceM8View pricing ↗ | TradifyView pricing ↗ | FergusView pricing ↗ | FieldPulseView pricing ↗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free / A$29 / $79 / $149 / $349Inc GST | A$48 / $52 / $62 per userLite / Pro / Plus · ex GST | From A$53 / $77Essentials / Professional · GST unconfirmed | By quoteConfirm Australian availability and terms |
| Billing basis | Monthly job allowanceUnlimited users on paid plans | Per user | Plan + user type | Seats + setup |
| Quotes & invoices | All plansProgress invoicing from Starter | All standard plansProgress invoicing from Pro | Quotes, estimates & invoices | Estimates & invoices |
| Scheduling | Scheduling & recurring jobsAll plans | Scheduling from LiteRecurring from Pro; reminders on Plus | Calendar & recurring jobs | Scheduling & dispatchMaintenance agreements available |
| Costs & reports | Basic reports on all plansJob costing from Premium | Costing from ProReporting on Plus | Job, business & staff reportsVaries by plan | Job costing & dashboards |
| Forms | Purchased formsCustom forms from Growing | Forms & certificatesFrom Pro | Forms & checklistsCertificates cost extra | Custom formsPaid add-on |
| Accounting | Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online | Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online | Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online & Desktop |
Open a platform to see its costs and features.
ServiceM8Paid plans from A$29/month, inc GST
- Monthly price
- Free / A$29 / $79 / $149 / $349Inc GST
- Billing basis
- Monthly job allowanceUnlimited users on paid plans
- Quotes & invoices
- All plansProgress invoicing from Starter
- Scheduling
- Scheduling & recurring jobsAll plans
- Costs & reports
- Basic reports on all plansJob costing from Premium
- Forms
- Purchased formsCustom forms from Growing
- Accounting
- Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online
TradifyFrom A$48/user/month, ex GST
- Monthly price
- A$48 / $52 / $62 per userLite / Pro / Plus · ex GST
- Billing basis
- Per user
- Quotes & invoices
- All standard plansProgress invoicing from Pro
- Scheduling
- Scheduling from LiteRecurring from Pro; reminders on Plus
- Costs & reports
- Costing from ProReporting on Plus
- Forms
- Forms & certificatesFrom Pro
- Accounting
- Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online
FergusEssentials from A$53/month; confirm GST
- Monthly price
- From A$53 / $77Essentials / Professional · GST unconfirmed
- Billing basis
- Plan + user type
- Quotes & invoices
- Quotes, estimates & invoices
- Scheduling
- Calendar & recurring jobs
- Costs & reports
- Job, business & staff reportsVaries by plan
- Forms
- Forms & checklistsCertificates cost extra
- Accounting
- Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
FieldPulseCustom quote
- Monthly price
- By quoteConfirm Australian availability and terms
- Billing basis
- Seats + setup
- Quotes & invoices
- Estimates & invoices
- Scheduling
- Scheduling & dispatchMaintenance agreements available
- Costs & reports
- Job costing & dashboards
- Forms
- Custom formsPaid add-on
- Accounting
- QuickBooks Online & Desktop
Extras may apply for users, usage, payments, setup and add-ons. Confirm the full cost and Australian accounting compatibility with the provider.
What to check in a demo
- Run through one of your jobs. Create the quote, schedule the crew, add time and materials, then invoice it.
- Check your must-haves. Show the provider the forms, reports, reminders and accounting setup you use.
- Try the phones your team uses. Check what works in the field, including when reception is poor.
- Get the full cost. Confirm the plan, GST, user charges, add-ons, setup and cancellation terms.
Sources and last checked date
Checked 2 October 2026. This is a summary of published information, not a hands-on review. Prices and inclusions can change.
- ServiceM8: Plans and features · Accounting connections
- Tradify: Plans and features
- Fergus: Australian plans and features · Reporting
- FieldPulse: Pricing · Job costing · Reporting · QuickBooks connection
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