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Fieldmagic alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Fieldmagic alternative for most people is ServiceM8 (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of field service apps. It's also the best free one.
Fieldmagic compared with 4 alternatives: ServiceM8, Tradify, Jobber and Fergus.
Fieldmagic has a free plan. Paid plans start at $235 per month for 5 users, plus $45 per extra user. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FieldmagicThis tool | Free plan · from $235/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ServiceM8 | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Tradify | Free trial · from $47/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fergus | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Fieldmagic starts at $235 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: ServiceM8, Jobber and Fergus.
Tradify starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Fieldmagic
ServiceM8
Job management for trades, priced by jobs a month, not users
- ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
- ServiceM8 also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock and appointment booking.
- ServiceM8 does not cover inventory, which Fieldmagic does.
Suits: Small trade businesses that want unlimited users at a flat price
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses, priced per user
- Tradify starts at $47 per user / month.
- Tradify has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fieldmagic.
- Tradify also covers time tracking.
- Tradify does not cover inventory, which Fieldmagic does.
Suits: Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors who quote before they work
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jobber has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fieldmagic.
- Jobber also covers time tracking, business texting and appointment booking.
- Jobber does not cover inventory, which Fieldmagic does.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
Fergus
Job management for trade businesses, from a New Zealand company
- Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- Fergus has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fieldmagic.
- Fergus lists no Android app, which Fieldmagic has.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
- Fergus does not cover inventory, which Fieldmagic does.
Suits: Electrical and plumbing businesses that track materials and costs per job
Limits worth knowing in Fieldmagic
- The Free plan stops at 30 jobs per month, and its support is AI only.
- Advanced reporting, custom workflows, API access and recurring service plans need Professional.
- Prices on the page are shown in Australian dollars by default; the USD figures come from the vendor's USD pricing page, and it says billing is available in several currencies.
- Annual billing is available only through a custom agreement with sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fieldmagic?
The alternatives to Fieldmagic in this directory are ServiceM8, Tradify, Jobber and Fergus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fieldmagic.
Is there a free alternative to Fieldmagic?
Yes. ServiceM8 has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Fieldmagic alternatives work on Windows?
The Fieldmagic listing does not include a Windows app. ServiceM8 lists one.
Which Fieldmagic alternatives work on macOS?
The Fieldmagic listing does not include a macOS app. ServiceM8 lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.