Chippie vs ServiceM8

An honest comparison for Australian tradies

Chippie

$20/mo

FREE for solo tradies

  • Android-first design
  • Full offline mode
  • No iPad required
  • Simple & fast
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ServiceM8

$29/mo+

Free tier: 30 jobs/month

  • iOS-focused (iPad required)
  • Limited offline mode
  • Requires expensive hardware
  • Complex feature set
Paid plans from $29/month

Feature Comparison

Feature Chippie ServiceM8
Starting Price $20/month (FREE solo) Free (30 jobs) / from $29/month
Offline Mode Full offline Limited
Android Support Android-first iOS-focused
iPad Required No Yes (extra cost)
Quotes & Invoices Unlimited Unlimited
Job Scheduling Yes Yes
Client Management Yes Yes
Learning Curve Simple - use in minutes Steep - many features
Australian Support Australian-owned Australian-based
Best For Solo tradies & small crews Larger teams with complex needs

Which One Is Right For You?

Choose Chippie If:

  • You're a solo tradie or small crew
  • You use Android phones (not iPhones)
  • You work in areas with poor signal
  • You want simple, fast software
  • You want to save money (free solo tier, $20 Pro vs $29+)

Choose ServiceM8 If:

  • You have a larger team (10+ staff)
  • You already own iPads
  • You need complex workflow automation
  • You want extensive third-party integrations
  • Budget is not a concern

Real Cost Over Time

Period Chippie ServiceM8 You Save
First Year $240 $348 $108
Three Years $720 $1,044 $324
Based on ServiceM8 Starter plan ($29/mo). ServiceM8 also requires iPad purchase ($500-1200).

"I switched from ServiceM8 to Chippie because I didn't need all the complex features. As a solo sparky, Chippie does everything I need - quotes, jobs, invoices - and the offline mode actually works properly on my Android."

Dave Wilson
Electrician, Newcastle

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