ServiceM8
Priced by job volume, not seats, with a low entry plan for low-volume shops. The catch: the field app is iPhone/iPad only. No Android, full stop.
Usability: not yet tested
Quick answer
ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget. Indicative software cost for an 8-technician shop is about $29/month on the Starter (50 jobs) plan; software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026; not comparable per tech.
Key takeaways
- ServiceM8 is best for tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget — oriented toward residential shops.
- Usability: not yet tested.
- QuickBooks sync is included; commercial & contract jobs are not available.
- Technician mobile app: iPhone/iPad only — no Android.
- We earn $0 from this vendor. It is scored with the identical methodology.
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.
How we tested
Done
- This review is based on the vendor's published pricing page and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of the product.
Not done
- No product trial, demo, or in-app screenshots. We make no claims about ease of use, mobile UX, support, or implementation.
Best for
Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget
Indicative cost (8 users, office included)
Monthly software$29
Card feesNot published
PlanStarter (50 jobs)
As of July 2026. Card fees: Not published. software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026. View source.
Published July 2026 figures; not re-checked on 2026-10-05.
We earn $0 from this vendor.
Features
✓Scheduling & calendarIncluded
✓Dispatch boardIncluded
✓Tech mobile appIncluded
✓Invoicing & estimatesIncluded
✓Built-in card paymentsIncluded
✓QuickBooks syncIncluded
–Service agreements / plansNot available
–Commercial & contract jobsNot available
–Inventory trackingNot available
✓Reporting & dashboardsIncluded
+Marketing automationAdd-on
✓Customer portalIncluded
✓GPS fleet trackingIncluded
Plans
| Plan | Users included | Extra seats | Service plans | Price (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Unlimited | — | Not available | $29/mo |
| Growing | Unlimited | — | Not available | $79/mo |
| Premium | Unlimited | — | Not available | $149/mo |
| Premium Plus | Unlimited | — | Not available | $349/mo |
Card-processing rates
| Channel | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Card processing | Not published | No processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05) |
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ServiceM8 — frequently asked questions
- How much does ServiceM8 cost?
- ServiceM8's Starter (50 jobs) plan software runs about $29/month for an 8-technician shop; software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026. Pricing is indicative, modeled on publicly listed plans as of July 2026.
- Is ServiceM8 good for residential trade contractors?
- ServiceM8 is classed as residential. It does not list commercial and contract jobs.
- Does ServiceM8 integrate with QuickBooks?
- QuickBooks sync with ServiceM8: included. Accounting sync is built in on the plans that list it.
- Does ServiceM8 have a mobile app for technicians?
- Technician mobile app: yes. Note: the field app is iPhone-only.
- Do you earn a commission from ServiceM8?
- We earn $0 from this vendor. It is scored with the identical methodology.