ServiceM8 vs GorillaDesk
Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of October 2026.
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8 users
$42k
ServiceM8
Best for: Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget
Usability: not yet tested
VS
GorillaDesk
Best for: Route-based service 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)
software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$49 software + card processing not published
Basic (1 route)
Card-processing rates
| Channel | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Card processing | Not published | No processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05) |
| 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✓
✓Included
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Add-on+
–Not available
Commercial & contract jobs
Not available–
–Not available
Inventory tracking
Not available–
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
✓Included
GPS fleet tracking
Included✓
–Not available
Service agreements / plans
Included✓
+Add-on
Marketing automation
Included✓
✓Included
Customer portal
Included✓
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Add-on+
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.
ServiceM8 vs GorillaDesk — key takeaways
- ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget; GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget.
- Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
- ServiceM8: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026; GorillaDesk: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
- Commercial & contract jobs — ServiceM8: not available; GorillaDesk: not available.
- QuickBooks sync — ServiceM8: included; GorillaDesk: included.
- Commission: ServiceM8 — We earn $0 from this vendor; GorillaDesk — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.
Pricing checked
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.
ServiceM8 vs GorillaDesk — frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between ServiceM8 and GorillaDesk?
- ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget, while GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget. ServiceM8 targets residential shops; GorillaDesk targets residential shops.
- Which is cheaper, ServiceM8 or GorillaDesk?
- Neither ServiceM8 nor GorillaDesk publishes a comparable all-in total (ServiceM8: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026; GorillaDesk: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026).
- Is ServiceM8 or GorillaDesk better for commercial work?
- Commercial & contract job support — ServiceM8: not available; GorillaDesk: not available. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
- Do you earn a commission from ServiceM8 or GorillaDesk?
- ServiceM8: We earn $0 from this vendor; GorillaDesk: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.