Yamate vs ServiceM8 at a glance
We're biased and we'll say so: we make Yamate. Every price below is dated and linked to their own pricing page, and the table names the row where they beat us.
| Yamate | ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19/mo flat | Free plan, then A$29 → $349/mo across tiers inc GST, as at August 2026 (see pricing) |
| Built for | Solo tradies & sole traders | Sole traders up to larger field teams |
| Phones | Full experience on any phone (web app) | Full app on iPhone/iPad; a lighter "Lite" app on Android |
| Setup | Minutes — no setup weekend | More features means more to set up |
| Chasing payments | Automated SMS chasing built in | Available, depending on plan/add-ons |
| Depth | Quote, invoice, get paid — not much else | Detailed scheduling, dispatch, forms, add-on ecosystem |
| AU-native | GST, ABN, PayID & bank details baked in | Australian-made, GST-ready |
When ServiceM8 is the better choice
Two things it does that Yamate does not:
- Depth for a field-service team. Detailed scheduling, dispatch, forms and an add-on ecosystem, earned over years on Apple gear. It is a strong, mature choice if you are growing a team and will genuinely use it.
- A free plan. A real perk for a low-volume sole trader. If you'll use the free or a higher tier, that beats paying us anything.
Where Yamate wins for a solo tradie
- One price per business, not per job. The solo plan covers you and up to three people — there is no per-job metering, so a busy month costs the same as a quiet one. A bigger crew moves to the Company plan at $79/mo for ten.
- The same on every phone. Yamate's a web app, so an Android tradie gets the exact same full experience as someone on an iPhone, not a trimmed down version.
- Dead simple. Quote, invoice, get paid, chase late payers, and not much else to wade through. You're running in minutes.
- Chasing built in. Overdue invoices get chased by text automatically, with your PayID or bank details on every invoice.
- Made for one-person businesses. Not a scaled down version of team software, it's built for solo from the start.
- Works with no signal. Quote in a basement, invoice in the driveway — core records are stored locally on the device, not fetched from a website you have to reach. Exactly what works offline.
- $19/mo while you stay subscribed if you sign up before 30 September 2026 — the price rises after that. No lock-in, cancel anytime.
FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to ServiceM8?
For a solo tradie, Yamate is a flat $19/mo for quoting, invoicing, getting paid and auto-chasing late payers. ServiceM8 has a free plan with limits, then paid tiers up to several hundred dollars a month — so the cheapest option depends on your volume and which features you need.
Does ServiceM8 work on Android?
ServiceM8's full app is built for iPhone/iPad; they offer a lighter "Lite" Android app with fewer features. Yamate runs fully in any phone's browser, so you get the same experience on Android or iPhone.
Can I switch from ServiceM8 to Yamate?
Yes — Yamate is built to be set up in minutes. You can run a few jobs through it alongside your current tool to see if it fits before you commit.
See also
Yamate vs Tradify vs ServiceM8 (3-way) · Tradify alternative · Fergus alternative · Getting paid as a tradie · What Yamate does
Sources and the fine print
Competitor details as of June 2026 — check servicem8.com for current pricing and features. Pricing verified July 2026 against servicem8.com/pricing — see their link for current rates. General information only. ServiceM8 is a trademark of its owner; Yamate is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by ServiceM8. Pricing and features change — verify on their site.