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ServiceM8 vs AccuLynx

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

8 users
$42k
ServiceM8

Best for: Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget

Usability: not yet tested

VS
AccuLynx

Best for: Roofing CRM, production, and insurance restoration

Usability: not yet tested

software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$29 software + card processing not published
Starter (50 jobs)
Quote only
Software is quote only; card fees below are modeled from published rates where available.
Quote only
Card-processing rates
ServiceM8 card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
AccuLynx card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
Built-in card payments
Add-on+
✓Included
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Add-on+
–Not available
Commercial & contract jobs
Add-on+
–Not available
Inventory tracking
Included✓
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Add-on+
✓Included
GPS fleet tracking
Not available–
–Not available
Service agreements / plans
Not available–
+Add-on
Marketing automation
Included✓
✓Included
Customer portal
Add-on+
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included✓
Bottom line: Neither platform publishes a comparable all-in total — we do not treat software-only or quote-only figures as cheapest. 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.
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ServiceM8 vs AccuLynx — key takeaways
  • ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget; AccuLynx is best for roofing CRM, production, and insurance restoration.
  • Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
  • ServiceM8: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026; AccuLynx: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026.
  • Commercial & contract jobs — ServiceM8: not available; AccuLynx: add-on.
  • QuickBooks sync — ServiceM8: included; AccuLynx: included.
  • Commission: ServiceM8 — We earn $0 from this vendor; AccuLynx — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.

Pricing checked

  • ServiceM8: published list prices, checked on July 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Published July 2026 figures; not re-checked on 2026-10-05.
  • AccuLynx: Quote only, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Quote-only — AccuLynx pricing is by request form only (acculynx.com/pricing/ redirects to /pricing-request/).

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.

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ServiceM8 vs AccuLynx — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ServiceM8 and AccuLynx?
ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget, while AccuLynx is best for roofing CRM, production, and insurance restoration. ServiceM8 targets residential shops; AccuLynx targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, ServiceM8 or AccuLynx?
AccuLynx: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026; ServiceM8 software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
Is ServiceM8 or AccuLynx better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — ServiceM8: not available; AccuLynx: add-on. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from ServiceM8 or AccuLynx?
ServiceM8: We earn $0 from this vendor; AccuLynx: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.