Housecall Pro vs ServiceM8
Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of October 2026.
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8 users
$42k
Housecall Pro
Best for: Mobile-first residential service & marketing
Usability: not yet tested
VS
ServiceM8
Best for: Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget
Usability: not yet tested
software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$29 software + card processing not published
Starter (50 jobs)
Card-processing rates
| Channel | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| In-person (tap / swipe / chip) | 2.59% | Published |
| Online invoice | 2.99% | Published |
| Amex / commercial / keyed | 3.49% | Provisional, based on published rate card |
| Channel | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Card processing | Not published | No processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05) |
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
Built-in card payments
Included✓
✓Essentials+
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Included✓
–not listed
Commercial & contract jobs
Not available–
–not listed
Inventory tracking
Not available–
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Included✓
✓MAX-only
Service agreements / plans
Not available–
+Add-on
Marketing automation
Add-on+
–not listed
Customer portal
Included✓
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included✓
Bottom line: ServiceM8 has no comparable all-in total (software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026). Card fees use a documented mix (55% in-person, 30% online, 15% Amex/keyed) on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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.
- Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
- Housecall Pro: $1,534/mo; ServiceM8: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
- Commercial & contract jobs — Housecall Pro: not listed; ServiceM8: not available.
- QuickBooks sync — Housecall Pro: Essentials+; ServiceM8: included.
- Commission: Housecall Pro — We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; ServiceM8 — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.
Pricing checked
- Housecall Pro: published list prices, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Additional-user price ($35/mo) is published on MAX only. Basic/Essentials extra seats are unpublished. Recurring Service Plans are MAX-only.
- ServiceM8: published list prices, checked on July 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Published July 2026 figures; not re-checked on 2026-10-05.
How we tested
Done
- This comparison is based on published pricing and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of either product.
Not done
- No product trial, demo, or in-app screenshots. We make no claims about ease of use, mobile UX, support, or implementation.
Pricing page captures
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?
- Neither Housecall Pro nor ServiceM8 publishes a comparable all-in total (Housecall Pro: $1,534/mo; ServiceM8: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026).
- Is Housecall Pro or ServiceM8 better for commercial work?
- Commercial & contract job support — Housecall Pro: not listed; ServiceM8: not available. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
- Do you earn a commission from Housecall Pro or ServiceM8?
- Housecall Pro: We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; ServiceM8: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.