Resgrid vs ServiceM8

Resgrid is an open-source dispatch and operations platform that brings calls, personnel, vehicles, and communications together. Its computer-aided dispatch tools support creating, assigning, tracking, and closing calls, with notifications and reporting. Teams can manage personnel and units, schedules, maps, messages, training, and workflow automation. Workflows can send notifications through email, SMS, Slack, Teams, or Discord; call REST APIs or webhooks; and upload files to storage services. Resgrid supports Teltonika, Queclink, and Jimi/Concox vehicle GPS trackers, plus an integration path through Traccar. Five role-focused apps are available: Responder, Unit, IC, Dispatch, and BigBoard. The platform can be hosted on customer servers; Resgrid says communications use 256-bit TLS and stored data is encrypted with AES-256. The free plan supports up to 10 entities, but is limited to North American customers on the US-West data center and does not include SMS. Resgrid was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in South Lake Tahoe, California.

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.