Comparison

Chippie vs ServiceM8

An honest comparison for Australian tradies.

Chippie
$25/mo

FREE for solo tradies

  • Android-first design
  • Offline mode coming soon
  • Runs on Android & iPhone
  • Simple & fast
Try Chippie free
ServiceM8
$29/mo+

Free tier: 30 jobs/month

  • iOS-only mobile app
  • Limited offline mode
  • Android users: web app only
  • Complex feature set
Paid plans from $29/month

Feature comparison

Feature Chippie ServiceM8
Starting price $25/month (FREE solo) Free (30 jobs) / from $29/month
Offline mode Coming soon Limited
Android support Android-first iOS-focused
Native mobile app Android & iPhone iOS only
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 want software with zero learning curve
  • You want simple, fast software
  • You want to save money (free solo tier, $25 Pro vs $29+)

Choose ServiceM8 if:

  • You have a larger team (10+ staff)
  • Your team is all on iPhones or 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 $300 $348 $48
Three years $900 $1,044 $144
Based on ServiceM8 Starter plan ($29/mo). ServiceM8's mobile app is iOS-only — Android users are limited to the web app.

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Simpler, Android-first, and free for solo tradies.

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