Competitor comparison · 2026
ServiceM8 vs AroFlo
Both Australian-built trade software, both deeply loved by their users — but they target totally different business shapes. Picking between them is really picking what scale you're operating at.
What ServiceM8 wins on
ServiceM8 is the gold standard for small AU tradies on iPhone. $29/mo, free Starter tier (20 jobs/mo), polished iOS app, excellent compliance forms.
What AroFlo wins on
AroFlo is trade-ERP grade. Built for 10+ staff commercial operators — deep inventory, multi-stage project billing, compliance, asset management. Overkill for a sole trader; perfect for a 30-person HVAC contractor.
Feature by feature
Adding VoxQuote for context — we're honest about where we don't fit.
| Feature | ServiceM8 | AroFlo | VoxQuote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target size | 1–10 staff | 10+ staff | 1–5 staff |
| Platform | Apple only | Any | Any (PWA) |
| Starting price | $29/mo + job fees | Enterprise custom | Free · $29/mo |
| Setup time to first quote | ~30 min | Days to weeks | Under 60 sec |
| Voice-to-quote | No | No | Yes |
Pick ServiceM8
Sole trader to small crew (1–10 staff), iOS-heavy, want a polished app that 'just works' day one.
VoxQuote vs ServiceM8Pick AroFlo
10+ field staff, commercial work, need van-stock inventory and project accounting.
VoxQuote vs AroFloConsider VoxQuote
VoxQuote is narrower than either — we only do quoting. If you're at ServiceM8's size but hate the typing step specifically, VoxQuote replaces just the quoting module faster. If you're AroFlo's size, you need AroFlo (or simPRO) — we're not at that tier.
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