For plumbers, sparkies, builders and every trade
The invoice app for tradies that gets you paid from the job
Quote on site, turn the accepted quote into a GST invoice when the job is done, and let the client pay by card from the invoice. Free to start, with no job-management subscription to carry.
Starter is free forever. No credit card needed to sign up.
The usual problem
The work is done. The invoice is still in your head.
Invoicing waits for the weekend
Paperwork piles up after long days, and every day an invoice is late is a day later you get paid.
Chasing is awkward
Following up a client you might work for again is the job nobody wants, so overdue invoices sit.
Job software is a lot to take on
Per-user job management plans are built for crews with dispatchers. A one or two person business often just needs the money side.
Built for invoicing from the ute
Everything runs in your phone’s browser, with no app to install. Set your business details up once.
Quote, then invoice
Send a quote with a deposit, the client accepts online, and the accepted quote becomes the invoice with nothing retyped.
Invoice before you leave
Labour and materials as separate lines, 10% GST worked out, your ABN on the tax invoice. Sent in about a minute.
Paid by card
A Pay now button on the invoice. Money settles to your own Stripe account and Free Invoice App adds no platform fee.
Photos on the invoice
Attach before and after photos, the signed quote or a supplier docket so the client sees exactly what was done.
Maintenance contracts
Recurring invoices for regular servicing go out weekly, fortnightly or monthly without you touching them.
Late payers chase themselves
Unpaid invoices follow up automatically from 3 days before the due date to 14 days overdue, and stop once paid.
Invoice app or job software?
What tradies pay for invoicing and job software
Job management software runs the whole job, from scheduling to dispatch. If you mostly need to quote, invoice and get paid, an invoice app costs less and takes minutes to set up.
| Product | Monthly price | Charged | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Invoice App | Starter A$0, Pro A$9/month, Pro+ A$24.50/month | Per business. Pro+ includes 2 team members | Quotes, invoices, card payments and chasing, without scheduling or dispatch |
| ServiceM8 | Free (30 jobs), Starter A$29 (50 jobs a month), Growing A$79 | Flat price, not per user (incl GST) | Job management: scheduling, dispatch, job cards and invoicing |
| Tradify | Lite A$48, Pro A$52, Plus A$62 | Per user per month (ex GST) | Job management: scheduling, timesheets, job costing and invoicing |
| Fergus | Essentials from A$53 a month, Professional A$77 | Billed per user, per the vendor’s FAQ | Job management for larger trade teams |
Read on each company’s Australian pricing page on 26 October 2026, regular prices. Check each site for current terms and introductory offers before you decide.
Which plan suits your trade business
Pick by how many invoices you email a month. Change plans from Settings at any time.
Starter
A$0/month
Up to 7 invoice emails a month, quotes, card payments and unlimited invoices to create and download.
Pro
A$9/month
250 invoice emails a month, photos and attachments, recurring maintenance invoices, scheduled sending and 25 SMS.
Pro+
A$24.50/month
Unlimited invoice emails, automatic chasing by email and SMS, your own sending domain, and up to 2 team members.
Common questions
What is the best invoice app for tradies in Australia?
If you mostly need to quote, invoice and get paid, an invoice app such as Free Invoice App is the cheaper fit: it is free to start and Pro is A$9/month a month for the business. If you need scheduling, dispatch and job cards for a crew, job management software such as ServiceM8, Tradify or Fergus does more and costs more.
Is there a free invoice app for tradesmen?
Yes. Free Invoice App Starter is A$0 forever, with quotes, card payments, unlimited invoices to create and 7 invoice emails a month. ServiceM8 also has a free plan limited to 30 jobs and 1 user.
Can I invoice on site from my phone?
Yes. It runs in your phone’s browser with no app to install, so you can finish the invoice and send it before you leave the job.
Does it handle GST, ABN and labour and materials?
Yes. Your ABN prints on every invoice, GST is worked out at 10% on each line, and labour and materials can sit on separate lines. Invoices are labelled "Tax invoice" only when you are registered for GST.
Can I connect it to my job app?
If you run jobs in Daylane, you can connect it: a completed Daylane job becomes a Free Invoice App invoice draft for you to check and send. Other job apps are not connected.
Send the invoice before you pack the ute
Start free, set up your business once, and your next invoice takes about a minute.
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