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ServiceM8
Priced by job volume, not seats — very cheap for low-volume shops. The catch: the field app is iPhone/iPad only. No Android, full stop.
Quick answer
ServiceM8 is best for tiny iphone-only crews on a budget. Indicative all-in cost for an 8-technician shop is about $1,079/month ($135/tech) on the Starter plan, including estimated payment processing — as of May 2026.
Key takeaways
- ServiceM8 is best for tiny iphone-only crews on a budget — oriented toward residential shops.
- Indicative all-in cost for an 8-technician shop is about $1,079/month ($135/tech) on the Starter plan, including estimated payment processing (May 2026).
- 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.
Best for
Tiny iPhone-only crews on a budget
Indicative cost (8 techs)
Monthly all-in$1,079
Per tech$135
PlanStarter
As of May 2026. Includes est. payment processing on $42k/mo card volume.
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
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ServiceM8 — frequently asked questions
- How much does ServiceM8 cost?
- ServiceM8's Starter plan runs about $1,079/month all-in for an 8-technician HVAC shop ($135/tech), including estimated payment processing. Pricing is indicative, modeled on publicly listed plans as of May 2026.
- Is ServiceM8 good for residential HVAC contractors?
- ServiceM8 is best for tiny iphone-only crews on a budget. It is oriented toward residential shops. It is lighter on commercial contract workflows.
- Does ServiceM8 integrate with QuickBooks?
- QuickBooks sync with ServiceM8: yes. Accounting sync is built in.
- Does ServiceM8 have a mobile app for technicians?
- Technician mobile app: yes. Note: the field app is iPhone-only.