Flat rate · Profit per hour · Browser on phone

ServiceM8 alternative with
flat-rate pricing and profit per hour.

Name: Trackexa
Price: 39 AUD

ServiceM8 has iPhone and Android apps and prices plans by the number of jobs per month. Trackexa runs in your phone's browser on iPhone and Android, plus desktop with nothing to install, and is one flat $39 a month including GST no matter how many jobs you do.

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✓ Browser on iPhone & Android

✓ Predictable monthly fee

✓ Profit tracking built in

✓ Flat-rate pricing

Why tradies switch

What's frustrating about ServiceM8?

Common reasons sole traders look for something simpler. Some prefer one flat monthly price. Some want profit per hour on every job. Some want a lighter tool than a full field-service suite.

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Flat price vs job-volume plans

ServiceM8 has iPhone and Android apps and prices paid plans by jobs per month (unlimited users on paid plans). If you prefer one flat monthly number regardless of job count, compare Trackexa's $39 including GST.

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Credits and add-ons

ServiceM8 uses usage-based elements like SMS credits (check their current plans). If you prefer one simple monthly number you can predict, flat-rate pricing removes that guesswork.

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Profit-per-hour on every job

Trackexa surfaces profit-per-hour per job by default: materials, hours, margin. If that metric drives your quoting decisions, run a real job through both products side by side.

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Australian FY as a first-class view

Trackexa is built around the Australian financial year (July 1 to June 30) on the dashboard. If you think in FY terms for BAS and tax, compare how each app shows those numbers.

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Feature depth can overwhelm sole traders

ServiceM8 scales to larger operations with dispatch, assets, and complex workflows. If you're a sole trader, you might only use a fraction. Trackexa stays lean.

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Want a simpler dashboard snapshot?

Trackexa shows this month's paid income, outstanding invoices, quotes pipeline, and financial year total on the home screen. Business insights shows the last 12 months. Try both dashboards side by side.

Head-to-head

Trackexa vs ServiceM8: What's different?

Built for sole traders who want flat-rate pricing, profit per hour, and a browser app on phone and desktop.

Feature	Trackexa	ServiceM8
Phone access	✓ Browser (iPhone & Android)	iOS & Android apps (Android has almost all iOS features, per ServiceM8's help centre)
Pricing model	Simple flat rate	Usage / add-ons (check site)
Profit per hour tracking	✓ Built in	Job costing/timesheets on some plans; exact profit-per-hour not found in public material
Australian FY dashboard	✓ Built in	Not verified in public material
GST on paid income (collected)	✓ Yes	Not verified
Works on web (desktop)	✓	✓
Add to Google Calendar (one-way)	✓	Not verified
Quotes & Invoices	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days, no card needed	14 days (see their site)

Prices and features checked on 5 October 2026 from each company's public Australian pricing page (or Jobber's public pricing page). Sources change; verify current plans on their sites. Not verified means we could not confirm it in public material, not that the feature is unavailable.

What you get with Trackexa

Flat rate. Built for profit.

Trackexa runs in your phone's browser on iPhone and Android, plus desktop, with profit tracking and Australian FY built in from day one.

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Works in Your Phone's Browser

Trackexa runs in the browser on Android phones and iPhone with the same features. Nothing to install. ServiceM8 also has iOS and Android apps. Pick what suits how you work.

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Profit Per Hour Tracker

Track materials, hours, and see profit-per-hour on every job. Know which work is worth doing and quote smarter next time.

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Australian FY Dashboard

See paid income including and excluding GST, and GST collected on paid invoices for the financial year. Exports a sales and GST collected summary. Does not yet track GST paid on purchases.

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Instant Business Snapshot

Open the app and see this month's paid income, what's outstanding, your quotes pipeline, and your financial year income on one screen. Business insights shows the last 12 months, inc and ex GST.

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Quotes & Invoices

Create professional quotes, generate deposit and balance invoices, export as PDFs. Simple and fast.

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Add to Google Calendar

Send scheduled jobs to Google Calendar with the customer's name, address and phone filled in. One-way: changes made in Google Calendar do not come back into Trackexa.

Easy switch

Most people are set up and sending their first quote in under 15 minutes

Worried about moving? Don't be. You can start fresh in Trackexa and run it alongside ServiceM8 during your trial. No lock-in, no hassle.

Create your Trackexa account. No credit card required for the 14-day trial. You start fresh; there is no automatic import.

Add your business details

Upload your logo, set your business profile (ABN, contact details, payment terms).

Start quoting

Create your first quote and invoice. Start fresh in Trackexa. You can run it alongside ServiceM8 during your trial, then switch when you're ready.

Coming from ServiceM8? Email joel@trackexa.com and we'll help you get set up. No pressure, no sales calls. Just practical help getting set up.

Questions & Answers

Common questions about switching from ServiceM8

Here's what tradies usually ask when comparing Trackexa to ServiceM8.

Is Trackexa really as good on Android as iOS?

Yes. Trackexa runs in your phone's browser on iPhone and Android, plus desktop, with every feature on every device. Nothing to install. ServiceM8 now has an Android app with almost all the same features as its iOS app (per ServiceM8's help centre, checked Oct 2026).

How does Trackexa pricing compare to ServiceM8?

Trackexa is $39 AUD per month including GST, flat. That includes all features, unlimited jobs, quotes, invoices, and profit tracking. One login. No SMS credits, no add-ons, no surprises. ServiceM8 plans (AUD including GST, checked 5 October 2026): Free $0 (30 jobs), Starter $29 (50 jobs), Growing $79 (150), and higher tiers by job volume. Unlimited users on paid plans. Confirm on their site.

Can I see profit-per-hour on every job?

Yes. Trackexa calculates and displays profit-per-hour automatically for every job based on your materials, hours worked, and revenue. It's on the job card and dashboard, no custom reports needed.

Does Trackexa have Australian FY tracking built in?

Yes. Your dashboard shows financial year income (July 1 to June 30) by default, with paid income including and excluding GST. GST collected assumes 10% GST on paid invoices. You can export a sales and GST collected summary. Trackexa does not yet track GST paid on purchases.

Can I import my existing data from ServiceM8?

You start fresh in Trackexa. Before you cancel your old app, export or download the records you want to keep.

What if I need to switch back to ServiceM8?

You keep full access until the end of the period you've paid for, then 30 days of read-only access to view and download your records.

Is Trackexa simpler or more complex than ServiceM8?

Simpler. Trackexa is built for Australian sole traders (one login per account). We focus on core tradie workflows: quotes, jobs, invoices, profit tracking, and Aus FY. Team logins are not available yet. An offsider can still get the job details via Google Calendar. If you need complex dispatch, asset tracking, or large team features, ServiceM8 or other tools may fit better.

How do I start my free trial?

Click "Start Free Trial" below. You'll have 14 days, no credit card required. Set up your business profile, create a few quotes, track a job, and see if Trackexa fits. Run it alongside ServiceM8 during the trial if you like.

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