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Housecall Pro vs ServiceM8

Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of May 2026.

8 techs
$42k
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Housecall Pro

Best for: Mobile-first residential service & marketing

VS
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ServiceM8

Best for: Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budgetWE EARN $0

$1,382/mo
$294 software + $1,088 payments
Essentials
$1,079/mo
$29 software + $1,050 payments
Starter · LOWEST
Money
Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included
Included
Built-in card payments
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Operations
Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included
Included
Dispatch board
Included
+Add-on
Commercial & contract jobs
Not available
+Add-on
Inventory tracking
Not available
Field & growth
Included
Tech mobile app
Included
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Included
Included
Service agreements / plans
Not available
Included
Marketing automation
Add-on+
Included
Customer portal
Included
Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included
Bottom line: ServiceM8 comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,079/mo all-in). Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,008 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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Housecall Pro vs ServiceM8 — key takeaways
  • Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing; ServiceM8 is best for tiny iphone-only crews on a budget.
  • For an 8-technician shop, ServiceM8 is the lower-cost option at about $1,079/month all-in (Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, ServiceM8: $1,079/mo, May 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Housecall Pro: a paid add-on; ServiceM8: not available.
  • QuickBooks sync — Housecall Pro: included; ServiceM8: included.
  • Commission: we may earn from Housecall Pro; we earn $0 from ServiceM8. Both scored identically.

Housecall Pro vs ServiceM8 — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Housecall Pro and ServiceM8?
Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing, while ServiceM8 is best for tiny iphone-only crews on a budget. Housecall Pro targets residential shops; ServiceM8 targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, Housecall Pro or ServiceM8?
For an 8-technician shop, ServiceM8 is the lower-cost option at about $1,079/month all-in (Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, ServiceM8: $1,079/mo, May 2026).
Is Housecall Pro or ServiceM8 better for commercial HVAC?
Commercial & contract job support — Housecall Pro: addon, ServiceM8: none. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from Housecall Pro or ServiceM8?
We may earn a commission from Housecall Pro, and we earn $0 from ServiceM8. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.