Most Australian tradies who use lead sites end up comparing the same three: hipages, ServiceSeeking and Airtasker. Oneflare used to be the fourth, but it closed on 30 June 2026 (what happened to Oneflare). Each site charges in a different way, so the headline price on its own doesn't tell you much. This guide puts the published prices next to each other, then shows how to compare them properly.
Prices side by side (as published)
Checked on each company's own website on 3 November 2026. Prices and terms change, so check them before you sign up. Find My Tradie isn't affiliated with any of these businesses.
| hipages | ServiceSeeking | Airtasker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Monthly membership with credits to accept leads | Monthly membership | Commission on tasks you win |
| Entry price | $139 + GST a month (Starter, 155 credits) (source) | From $129 a month (source) | Free to make offers (source) |
| Top published tier | $649 + GST a month (Platinum) | Set by industry and location; shown in your account | n/a |
| Per-job cost | Credits per lead vary by trade, location, job size and demand (source) | Membership sized to the number of leads you can expect | 12.5% to 20% of the task price, plus tax, depending on your tier (source) |
| Contract | 6-month introductory term, then 12-month renewals | Check the terms when you buy | None |
How to work out your cost per won job
Cost per lead hides the real number. What matters is how much you spend for each job you actually win. Use your own figures in this formula:
Two worked examples, with made-up numbers to show the maths (not averages or promises):
- Membership: you pay $139 + GST and win 3 jobs from it in a month. Your platform cost is about $46 + GST per won job. Win only 1 job and it's $139 + GST.
- Commission: you win a $400 task at a 20% service fee. The fee is $80 plus tax. On a $4,000 job the same rate would be $800 plus tax, which is why commission suits small jobs better than big ones.
Track this for two or three months before you decide. A site that looks expensive can be cheap if you win a lot of what it sends you, and the reverse is just as common.
Which suits which kind of work
- Small, quick jobs (handyman tasks, furniture assembly, odd jobs): commission sites such as Airtasker cost nothing until you win, which suits low-value work.
- Steady residential work in metro areas (plumbing, electrical, painting): membership lead sites can fill the calendar fast, but you usually quote against other businesses on the same job.
- Bigger or specialist jobs (renovations, roofing, solar): referrals, your Google Business Profile and your own website tend to give better-quality enquiries, because the customer has chosen you.
- Regional towns: fewer businesses compete, so a well-kept Google Business Profile and a couple of directory listings often do most of the work.
Where a flat-fee directory fits
A directory listing isn't a lead feed. Customers find your profile and contact you directly, and nobody else is sent the same enquiry. It's best as a cheap, always-on extra next to word of mouth and Google, not a replacement for a busy lead site.
- Find My Tradie costs $19 a month including GST, by direct debit through GoCardless.
- No lead fees, no credits and no commission. No lock-in: cancel any time by emailing info@findmytradie.au.
- Your listing shows your trades, base suburb and service area, plus the phone, email and website you choose. Your home address isn't shown.
Also see: looking for a hipages alternative? and tradie sites with no lead fees.
List your business for $19 a month
One flat price, inc GST. Your own profile page, shown to people searching for your trade in the suburbs you cover.
- $19/month inc GST, billed monthly by direct debit
- No lock-in, no setup fee, cancel any time by email
- No lead fees, no commission, no paying per quote
Frequently asked questions
Is hipages or ServiceSeeking cheaper?
On published entry prices they are close: hipages starts at $139 + GST a month and ServiceSeeking from $129 a month (checked 3 November 2026). The cheaper one for you depends on how many jobs you win from each, so compare cost per won job, not the monthly fee.
How much does Airtasker take from tradies?
Airtasker says its service fee is 12.5% to 20% of the task price, plus tax, depending on your Tasker tier. You only pay it on tasks you are assigned and complete.
Does hipages take commission?
No. hipages says it doesn't take commission on jobs. You pay a monthly membership and use credits to accept leads.
What happened to Oneflare?
Oneflare closed on 30 June 2026 and now redirects to Airtasker. See our Oneflare alternatives guide for options.
Is Find My Tradie a lead site?
No. It's a directory. Homeowners search by trade and suburb and contact businesses directly. It costs $19 a month including GST with no lead fees, and it's new, so there are no guaranteed enquiries.
General information only, not legal, financial or marketing advice. Prices and terms of other services are as published on their own websites on the date shown and can change, so check them directly.