What we plan it to do for plumbers
Planned, not built:
- Quote from a price book on the phone
- A job calendar for every plumber
- Parts from the van stock added to the invoice
- Photos and certificates on the job
- Invoice and Xero sync
What is hard for plumbers
A plumber or small plumbing business with two to ten people in vans.
- Quoting after hours
- Parts used are never charged
- Invoices go out a week late
What a day could look like, for plumbers
A call comes in about a leaking hot water unit. You quote from the price book on your phone, book the job, and on site add the two fittings you took from the van. The invoice goes out before you drive away, with the paperwork for the job attached.
How we plan to make sure it works
When it is built, we will run it for weeks in a simulated business first, then let three real businesses use it for a month. Only then will it get a price here.
What software for plumbers costs
Of the 8 we could price for plumbers: 4 in A$, from A$29 to A$440 a month; 2 in US$, from US$29 to US$59 a month; 2 with no currency named. Ours is not set yet.
| Company | Lowest paid plan | Per | Free or trial | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | A$29 a month | per month, flat, unlimited users (includes GST) | free plan | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Tradify | A$48 a month | per user, ex GST | 14 days free | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Fergus | A$53 a month | 'from' price per month | 14 days free | 12 Oct 2026 |
| AroFlo | $80 a month (currency not named) | per user per month, minimum 3 users (about $240 a month at the minimum) | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Nexus Service Manager | A$440 a month | per month for the page's default setup of 5 users and the 7 base modules, GST included | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Jobber | US$29 a month | per month for 1 user on Core, billed annually ($49 with no commitment) | free trial | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Housecall Pro | US$59 a month | per month for the Basic plan (1 user included), billed annually; $79 on the other cycle | free trial | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Service Fusion | $208 a month (currency not named) | per month for Starter, unlimited users, billed annually ($245 on monthly billing) | 13 Oct 2026 |
Each price is from the company's own pricing page on the date shown, in its own currency. Prices can differ by country. 1 of the 8 states a setup, hardware or licence cost on top of the monthly price; the full guide says which. We have not set a price for ours: there is nothing built to sell yet, and the price will be on this page before anyone pays.
The full guide, with what to know about each price: plumbing software cost.
Questions
About software for plumbers, which is not built yet
Is it built?
No. Everything on this page describes what we plan to build for plumbers. There is nothing to try yet, and no price is set.
How much does plumbing software cost?
Among the 8 we read: in A$ the lowest paid plan is A$29 a month (ServiceM8); in US$ the lowest paid plan is US$29 a month (Jobber); 2 more name no currency. We do not convert currencies, so compare within a group. Ours is not set yet.
Do I pay for each person?
We have not set a price for ours. Tradify, Fergus and AroFlo charge per user, or for extra users, on at least one plan.
What does a plumber need that a general job app does not give?
Planned: compliance paperwork per job, parts taken from the van, and quotes from a price book your suppliers update.
Can it work without signal?
Planned: that is a design goal because roofs and cellars lose signal: the app must keep working and sync after.
Will it replace Xero?
No. It would send the invoice across to your accounts rather than replace them.