Looking for a ServiceM8 alternative in New Zealand? See how NextMinute stacks up with tools built for bigger jobs, local support, and epic customer service.
ServiceM8 is good for small trade businesses smashing through lots of quick jobs each day, especially if everyone’s on iPhone.
NextMinute is built for a different world – Kiwi builders and tradies running bigger, project-based work like new builds, renos and landscaping, who need proper job planning, Gantt charts, site diaries, variations, progress claims and tight job costing.
It runs smoothly on both iOS and Android, plugs straight into Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, and brings together timesheets, supplier invoices and WIP so you can actually see what you’re making on every stage of every job.
Import your price books and use templates to save hours on quoting. Send to clients and get approval with one click.
Use your takeoff software or QS of choice, and quickly import takeoffs to NextMinute to start planning the job.
Easy-to-use Gantt chart for planning jobs. Assign jobs and tasks to crew to reduce confusion and get on with the job.
No more chasing timesheets or payroll errors. Talk-to-text notes, attach photos, and log time + expenses.
Your team can easily view plans on site. Ditch the paperwork and have less mistakes and confused tradies.
Crew can save photos to jobs so you have a leg to stand on and can keep the customer up-to-date.
Crew can easily log notes and photos against jobs and tasks to keep you & your client informed.
Manage your jobs from on-site or in the ute with ease. Plus, your crew can view jobs and tasks, and log time with ease.
With all your job costs in one system, you can easily send accurate progress or final invoices with a few clicks.
No more handshake agreements and client disputes. NextMinute makes managing and tracking variations a breeze.
Report on actuals vs estimates in real-time by job and stage. Spot blow outs early to protect your profit.
Set custom buy/sell rates for machinery and have your crew log the hours.
Easily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.
Easily send SMS, email, and in-app messages straight from NextMinute.
"I can clearly see where I'm ahead and where I'm falling behind. It's been a game-changer for tightening up my quoting and making smarter decisions day-to-day."
Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins Constructions
Starting from NZ$199/month for 3 users, and it’s easy to adjust as your team changes.
No limits - full access to all features on all plans
Unlimited projects & jobs
Flexible, month-to-month pricing based on your crew size
No lock-in contracts
Unlimited setup, training, and ongoing support for life
Dedicated help from our local crew: Duncan, Ryan & Tarsha.
Auckland-based support team who actually understand tradie life.
Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 in Reviews on Google and Facebook, with local NZ support that actually helps.
Talk to a Real Person
Have a quick chat with our local team. We’ll walk through how you run jobs and show you how NextMinute fits.
Anna-Kate
Sales Manager
From the land of Guinness, she’ll help you work out if NextMinute’s a good fit. Straight talk, no sales BS, and a good sense of humour.
Mat
Former Plumber & NextMinute Pro
Mat’s a plumber, not a software guy. He’s been on the tools and shows you how to run jobs without the admin headaches.
Tell us what you need
Let us know your requirements and how you run your jobs
No bullsh*t
Real humans with construction experience that you'll actually like talking to
Get a trial account
We'll set you up with a customised account to try out NextMinute. We can even import your jobs and quotes
We’ve answered the ones we hear most from builders and tradies.
While ServiceM8 is great for quick call-out jobs on the fly, NextMinute is purpose-built for longer, multi-stage projects like new builds and renovations. It gives you proper Gantt charts, site diaries, and live back-costing by job stage, which is exactly what a builder or landscaper needs to stay on top of the books.
It sure does. Unlike some apps that focus mostly on iOS, NextMinute offers the full experience on both Android and iOS devices. This means your whole crew can log timesheets, view site plans, and snap progress photos regardless of what phone they have in their pocket.
You bet. NextMinute features drag-and-drop Gantt charts that let you plan out every stage of a build. If the Kiwi rain sets you back a few days, you can easily shift the schedule and see how it impacts the rest of the job at a glance.
NextMinute offers construction-grade job costing, meaning you can track 'actuals vs estimates' for labour, materials, and equipment. You can see your margins for each specific stage of the project, not just a final figure once the job is finished.
Two-way sync with Xero and MYOB is a core part of the system. It pulls your supplier invoices and bills straight in and pushes your timesheets to payroll, so you aren't stuck doing double-entry on your Sunday afternoon.
Managing variations is a breeze, and the app is designed for progress and final invoicing. This is much better for trades running big projects than simple service apps that only handle one-off invoices for small jobs.
Pricing is simple and transparent — the Tradie Growth plan starts at $199 per month plus GST for crews of 3–9 users. Tradie Pro covers 10–14 at $349 per month plus GST, and TradieMax handles 15+. All NZ prices are in NZD plus GST, no lock-in contracts, and you can cancel anytime if it's not the right fit.
There are no limits on the number of projects or jobs you can have on the go. Whether you're a small crew with a few renos or a bigger team with 15+ guys on different sites, every plan gives you full access to all features.
Yes, you can easily import takeoffs from your preferred software or QS. This saves heaps of time when you're quoting, allowing you to turn those estimates into live jobs and start tracking your costs immediately.
We’re rated 4.9/5 for a reason—you get local support from people who actually understand the trade. We offer onboarding and training for life to make sure you and the crew are getting the most out of the gear.
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