FieldAware vs ServiceM8

FieldAware is field service management software for coordinating work between field technicians and back-office teams. It supports work orders, scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, reporting, and asset management, with route optimization and recurring jobs among its listed capabilities. Field staff can use the mobile app to view job details, custom checklists, customer information, work orders, and schedules. FieldAware says its native mobile apps let technicians access customer data offline. FieldAware Forms supports conditional logic, automatic calculations, and collection of signatures and photos. Connectors are listed for NetSuite, QuickBooks, and CentralBOS; its Open API supports bidirectional data transfer and connections to ERP, CRM, and accounting systems. A customer portal, invoicing and payments, and support for Android, iOS, and web are also listed. The maker names sectors including construction, facility and property management, equipment, health sciences and MedTech, and oil and gas. Pricing is on request. A free trial may be offered for a specified period, but no standard duration is stated.

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.