Alternatives · Field Service
ServiceM8 alternatives
ServiceM8 compared with 5 alternatives: Tradify, Fergus, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz.
ServiceM8 has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8This tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Tradify | Free trial · from $47/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fergus | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Housecall Pro | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workiz | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ServiceM8 starts at $29 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 ServiceM8
- Free trial · from $47/mo
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses, priced per user
- Tradify starts at $47 per user / month. ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Tradify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Tradify also covers time tracking.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock and appointment booking.
Suits: Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors who quote before they work
- Free trial · from $31/mo
Fergus
Job management for trade businesses, from a New Zealand company
- Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly. ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Fergus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock and appointment booking.
Suits: Electrical and plumbing businesses that track materials and costs per job
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Jobber does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Jobber also covers time tracking and business texting.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
- Free trial · from $59/mo
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, quotes and payments for home service businesses
- Housecall Pro starts at $59 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($79 billed monthly). ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Housecall Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Housecall Pro also covers review collection.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock.
Suits: Home service trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and cleaning
- Free trial
Workiz
Field service software with a built-in phone system and AI answering
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Workiz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Workiz also covers business phone line, business texting and call tracking.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock and appointment booking.
Suits: Home service businesses that win most jobs over the phone
Limits worth knowing in ServiceM8
- Each plan caps new jobs a month at 30, 50, 150, 500 or 1,500; only Premium Plus lets you go over, at 20¢ a job.
- The free plan has 1 user and self-serve support only, and charges 10¢ per text message.
- Asset tracking, forms and proposals start on Growing at $79 a month; job costing and markup billing need Premium.
- ServiceM8 Phone, a business phone system, is an add-on from $19 a month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ServiceM8?
The alternatives to ServiceM8 in this directory are Tradify, Fergus, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ServiceM8.
Is there a free alternative to ServiceM8?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Tradify, Fergus, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.