ServiceM8
Job management for trades, priced by jobs a month, not users
ServiceM8 report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 18, 2026
Best for small crews who'd rather not pay per user
ServiceM8 is the cheap way to put a whole crew on one system: $29 a month covers unlimited users, and the office gets a proper desktop app too. What it caps is jobs, so a busy team booking more than 50 new jobs a month moves up to $79 or more.
Who ServiceM8 is for
- Great if you want everyone on the crew logged in without paying for each seat
- Handy when the office works from a Mac or Windows desktop app
- Good for sole traders who book fewer than 30 new jobs a month and want to pay nothing
Who ServiceM8 is not for
- Tight if you book more than 50 new jobs a month, since that's where Starter stops
- Pricey if you need job costing and markup billing, which start on Premium at $149
- Not for you if your busy months run past your plan's job allowance, which only Premium Plus allows
Why ServiceM8 gets a 3.4
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyStarter is $29 a month with unlimited users, so a crew of three pays $29 in total, far below what most tools here charge three people. The catch is 50 new jobs a month; a busier crew needs Growing at $79 for 150.
- BFree plan and trialA free plan for 1 user and 30 new jobs a month, with scheduling, quotes, invoices, card payments and online booking. A sole trader could live on it, though texts cost 10 cents each and support is self-serve.
- BFeaturesJob cards, scheduling, on-site quotes and invoices, card payments, online booking, automatic client texts, a live staff map with auto routing and GPS time tracking. The whole job. Forms, assets and proposals start on Growing, job costing on Premium.
- BEase of use4.6 from 849 App Store ratings. Staff get new jobs by push notification, and an AI helper drafts client texts and fills in quote and invoice items for you.
- APlatforms and integrationsWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, plus Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Zapier, n8n and an API from Starter up. It's the only tool in this category with a desktop app for the office.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ServiceM8's own pages on 18 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/servicem8#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/servicem8.svg" alt="ServiceM8: 3.4 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where ServiceM8 stands among field service apps
ServiceM8's GPA of 3.4 is higher than 15 of the 15 other field service apps we grade.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 15 of 15) and worst on features (B, above 7).
Its paid plans start at $29 a month, against a middle price of $49 for the category: 1 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 16 field service apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. ServiceM8’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 15 of 15
- BFree plan and trialAbove 15 of 15
- BFeaturesAbove 7 of 15, level with 8
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 15, level with 5
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 15 of 15
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 field service apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep ServiceM8, or make your own?
Keep it
The plain part of ServiceM8 you could make: job scheduling, quotes and estimates, invoicing and appointment booking. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.4 is higher than 15 of the 15 other field service apps we grade. It costs $348 a year.
What you could make
- Job scheduling, quotes and estimates, invoicing and appointment booking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB among them, and has an API.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. ServiceM8’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is ServiceM8?
ServiceM8 is job management software from Australia for trade and service contractors. It covers job cards, scheduling, on-site quotes and invoices, card payments, online booking and automatic client texts, with iOS and Android apps for staff and a desktop app for the office. Plans differ by how many new jobs they allow each month, and every paid plan includes unlimited users.
ServiceM8 has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users. See every plan
Good for
- Small trade businesses that want unlimited users at a flat price
- Businesses that keep their books in Xero, QuickBooks Online or MYOB
- Sole traders who can stay within 30 jobs a month on the free plan
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Job cards and scheduling
- Each job card holds client details, notes, photos, videos and messages. Jobs are scheduled to staff in the app or online, and staff are notified by push.
- Quotes, invoices and payments
- Build quotes and invoices on site, collect signatures, and take card payments in the app, by Tap to Pay or through an online link, with automatic payment reminders.
- Booking and client messages
- Clients can get a price and book online. Booking confirmations, reminders, on-the-way texts with arrival tracking and quote follow-ups go out automatically.
- Staff GPS and time tracking
- A dispatch map shows live staff locations, auto routing plans each day's route, and the app can clock shifts and job time on and off using GPS.
- Forms, assets and proposals
- From Growing, build certificates and reports as PDF forms, track the service history of equipment, and send visual proposals with several options.
- AI Smart Helper
- On every plan, an AI helper drafts client emails and texts, fills in quote and invoice items, summarizes jobs and takes spoken requests.
ServiceM8 pricing
- Starts at
- $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users
- Free plan
- Free plan for 1 user and 30 new jobs a month, with scheduling, quoting, invoicing, card payments, online booking and self-serve support; texts cost 10¢ each.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial with all features, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 user and 30 new jobs a month, with the core job, quoting and invoicing tools. Self-serve support and texts at 10¢ each. |
| Starter | $29per month for up to 50 new jobs | Unlimited users, free texts, 24/7 chat and email support, progress invoicing, supplier invoice import and API access. |
| Growing | $79per month for up to 150 new jobs | Adds asset management, electronic forms, proposals, bundles and a ServiceM8 inbox that turns emails into jobs. |
| Premium | $149per month for up to 500 new jobs | Adds job costing, markup billing, location insights with property photos and a knowledge base for technicians. |
| Premium Plus | $349per month for 1,500 new jobs, plus 20¢ per extra job | Everything in Premium for the busiest teams; the only plan that allows jobs beyond its monthly allowance. |
Read from servicem8.com on Oct 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with ServiceM8 before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Startups50% off the first 12 months for new businesses
Businesses registered less than 2 years ago get half price on any plan for 12 months, claimed by emailing proof of registration within 14 days of subscribing.
Stated on servicem8.com
How people rate the ServiceM8 app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
849 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 18, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- MYOB
- Mailchimp
- Deputy
- Zapier
- n8n
- Apple CarPlay
ServiceM8 alternatives
- ServiceM8 vs Tradify
Free trial · from $47/mo
- ServiceM8 vs Fergus
Free trial · from $31/mo
- ServiceM8 vs Jobber
Free trial · from $29/mo
- ServiceM8 vs Housecall Pro
Free trial · from $59/mo
- ServiceM8 vs Workiz
Free trial
Common questions
Is ServiceM8 free?
ServiceM8 has a free plan. Free plan for 1 user and 30 new jobs a month, with scheduling, quoting, invoicing, card payments, online booking and self-serve support; texts cost 10¢ each. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users.
How much does ServiceM8 cost?
ServiceM8 lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Starter: $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs. Growing: $79 per month for up to 150 new jobs. Premium: $149 per month for up to 500 new jobs. Premium Plus: $349 per month for 1,500 new jobs, plus 20¢ per extra job. Prices were read from servicem8.com on Oct 18, 2026.
What platforms does ServiceM8 work on?
ServiceM8 is available on Web, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
Does ServiceM8 offer any discounts?
ServiceM8 publicly lists the following: 50% off the first 12 months for new businesses.
How is ServiceM8 rated?
ServiceM8's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 849 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 18, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does ServiceM8 have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. ServiceM8 is listed for Web, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
Is ServiceM8 open source?
ServiceM8 is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does ServiceM8 have an API?
Yes. ServiceM8 offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does ServiceM8 integrate with?
ServiceM8's listing names Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Mailchimp, Deputy, Zapier, n8n and Apple CarPlay. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does ServiceM8 have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial with all features, no credit card required.
Who makes ServiceM8?
ServiceM8 is made by ServiceM8 Pty Ltd.
What are the alternatives to ServiceM8?
The closest alternatives to ServiceM8 in our directory are Tradify, Fergus, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ServiceM8.
How does ServiceM8 compare with other field service apps?
ServiceM8's GPA of 3.4 is higher than 15 of the 15 other field service apps we grade. It stands best on value for money (A, above 15 of 15) and worst on features (B, above 7).
Is ServiceM8 good value for money?
ToolGPA grades ServiceM8 A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $29 a month, against a middle price of $49 for the category: 1 of the 10 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Could I make my own version of ServiceM8?
The plain part of ServiceM8 you could make: job scheduling, quotes and estimates, invoicing and appointment booking. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.4 is higher than 15 of the 15 other field service apps we grade. It costs $348 a year. What you could not make: Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when. Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. It plugs into other products, Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB among them, and has an API. AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 18, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.