Honest Comparison

Compare scheduling apps

We've done the research so you don't have to. Here's how Scheduling Hero stacks up against ServiceM8, getSoapy, Jobber.

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Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

Three features you won't find together anywhere else.

Free SMS messaging

Other apps charge 3.5-10p per text. We use your phone's native SMS—completely free from your existing plan.

Save NZ$22+/month

True offline mode

Full database on your phone. Create invoices, schedule jobs—all without signal. Not cached data, a real database.

Works in basements & rural areas

Significantly cheaper

Competitors charge £19-80/month. Scheduling Hero is just NZ$23.99/month—and you can start with a free trial.

A fraction of the price

Feature-by-feature comparison

All information verified December 2024. Prices shown are entry-level tiers.

Feature	Scheduling Hero	ServiceM8	getSoapy	Jobber
Monthly cost	Free or NZ$23.99	From NZ$32	From £4.90	From NZ$55
Free trial	Yes (full access)	Limited (30 jobs/month, 1 user)	Limited (Limited features, no notifications)	Trial only
SMS messaging	Free (uses your plan)	10¢/message	3.5-5p/message	NZ$0.10-0.20/message
Works offline	Full functionality	iOS app with offline mode	Cloud-based	Limited (read-only)
Route optimisation	NZ$23.99/mo	Included	Advanced plan (£9.90/month)	Extra NZ$20-30/month
Scheduling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Customer database	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Invoicing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recurring jobs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expense tracking	Yes (with receipts)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Payment links / QR	Yes (free)	Yes	Yes	Yes (requires Jobber Payments)
Built for	Solo operators	Australian trades and service businesses	Window cleaners, gardeners, service businesses	Teams and growing businesses
Setup time	60 seconds	5-15 mins	5-15 mins	30-60 mins

Scheduling Hero

schedulinghero.com

Free or NZ$23.99/mo

Free trial included

SMS costFree

Works offlineFull functionality

Route optimisationPremium (NZ$23.99/mo)

ServiceM8

servicem8.com

From NZ$32/mo

Limited free tier available

SMS cost10¢/message

Route optimisationIncluded

Works offlineiOS app with offline mode

Strengths

•Free tier (30 jobs/month) then paid plans
•Strong in Australia/NZ
•Good iOS app

Limitations

•Free tier very limited (30 jobs)
•Job-based pricing doesn't suit rounds
•SMS costs 10¢ per message

getSoapy

getsoapy.com

From £4.90/mo

Limited free tier available

SMS cost3.5-5p/message

Route optimisationAdvanced plan (£9.90/month)

Works offlineCloud-based

Strengths

•Free tier available
•Low entry price (£4.90/month)
•Route optimisation included

Limitations

•Free plan has limited features
•SMS costs 3.5-5p per message
•Cloud-dependent (no offline mode)

Jobber

getjobber.com

From NZ$55/mo

SMS costNZ$0.10-0.20/message

Route optimisationExtra NZ$20-30/month

Works offlineLimited (read-only)

Strengths

•Comprehensive feature set
•Desktop and mobile apps
•Multi-user with permissions

Limitations

•Expensive for solo operators
•14-day trial then paid from day one
•SMS costs extra

Detailed comparisons

Scheduling Hero vs ServiceM8

servicem8.com

Full comparison

ServiceM8 strengths

✓Free tier (30 jobs/month) then paid plans
✓Strong in Australia/NZ
✓Good iOS app
✓Route optimisation included

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Significantly cheaper (ServiceM8 charges NZ$32/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (ServiceM8 charges 10¢/message)
→Full offline database vs limited offline

Scheduling Hero: Free or NZ$23.99/mo

ServiceM8: From NZ$32/mo

Scheduling Hero vs getSoapy

getsoapy.com

Full comparison

getSoapy strengths

✓Free tier available
✓Low entry price (£4.90/month)
✓Route optimisation included
✓Customer portal
✓Lead marketplace

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Significantly cheaper (getSoapy charges £4.90/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (getSoapy charges 3.5-5p/message)
→Works offline (getSoapy requires internet)

Scheduling Hero: Free or NZ$23.99/mo

getSoapy: From £4.90/mo

Scheduling Hero vs Jobber

getjobber.com

Full comparison

Jobber strengths

✓Comprehensive feature set
✓Desktop and mobile apps
✓Multi-user with permissions
✓Phone, email, chat support
✓Established market leader

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Significantly cheaper (Jobber charges NZ$55/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (Jobber charges NZ$0.10-0.20/message)
→Works offline (Jobber requires internet)

Scheduling Hero: Free or NZ$23.99/mo

Jobber: From NZ$55/mo

The hidden cost of "cheap" apps

Per-message SMS fees add up faster than you think.

SMS cost comparison (typical month)

Messages sent per day10

Working days per month22

Total messages220

At NZ$0.10 per messageNZ$22/month

At NZ$0.05 per messageNZ$11/month

Scheduling HeroNZ$0/month

Scheduling Hero uses your phone's native SMS. If you have unlimited texts in your mobile plan, customer messages cost you nothing extra.

Common questions

Is this comparison biased?

Yes, we'd obviously prefer you choose Scheduling Hero. But everything here is factually accurate as of December 2025. We've included competitor strengths honestly—some apps are better for teams or specific use cases. Try a few and decide for yourself.

Can I import data from other apps?

Yes. Scheduling Hero can import customer data from spreadsheets (CSV/Excel). Export your data from your current app, then import it into Scheduling Hero. Most users complete the migration in 1-2 hours.

Why is Scheduling Hero cheaper?

We're built specifically for solo operators, not teams. No complex permission systems, no desktop app, no call centre support. This lets us keep costs low and pass savings to you. Premium is NZ$23.99/month because that's what it actually costs us to run, not what the market will bear.

What if I need team features later?

Team features are on our roadmap. We're building multi-user support, permissions, and team management for growing businesses. Start your free trial today—when you need team features, they'll be ready for you without switching apps.

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