BigChange vs ServiceM8

BigChange combines job management, scheduling, fleet tracking, customer service, and invoicing for UK field service businesses. Office tools include CRM, quotes, invoices, reporting, a sales pipeline, and alerts. Field staff can use a mobile app for assigned work, digital worksheets, risk assessments, proof of service, and timesheets; the platform also includes live tracking and driver behaviour monitoring. Through a customer portal, customers can request jobs, follow progress, and download job cards, with integrated payments and ETA alerts available. BigChange Lightning adds AI tools for business questions, engineer training, job preparation and documentation, customer summaries, messaging, and GPS time tracking. Integrations include Sage and Xero, with APIs and web services available for other connections. The product runs on the web, Android, and iOS. BigChange says it is headquartered in Leeds and serves trades such as plumbing and HVAC, drainage, utilities, fire and security, equipment hire, and electrical contracting. Pricing is by request; plan prices are not displayed.

ServiceM8 is job management software for contractors, with tools for recurring jobs, route optimization, invoicing and payments. Teams can track staff locations and job progress, use messaging and activity feeds, and manage timesheets. Customers have a portal, and the service supports offline use. Contractors can accept card payments on site, online or through Tap to Pay on iPhone. Accounting integrations include Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB; other listed connections include Mailchimp, Deputy, n8n, Zapier, add-ons and a REST API. Security features include two-step authentication and a 90-day account activity log. ServiceM8 is listed for Android, iOS and macOS, and its desktop app is available for Mac or PC. The free plan covers one user and 30 jobs per month, with SMS at 10c per message. Paid plans provide unlimited users and range from $29 to $349 per month; prices are in AUD and include GST. A 14-day trial is listed, and the homepage says there are no hidden fees or contracts.