ServiceBox vs ServiceM8

ServiceBox is field service management software for commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, fire and life-safety, and multi-trade contractors. It connects customer and job-site records with equipment history, scheduling, work orders, technician time and materials, purchasing, invoicing and accounting handoffs. Technicians can capture time, materials, photos, forms and notes, while Offline Mode keeps saved work available through weak connectivity. Quotes can become work orders, and completed details can carry into invoice preparation. Integrations include QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop and Sage 50 Canada; Sage 50 timesheets do not sync automatically. The software runs on Android, iOS and web. Support includes onboarding, role-based training, knowledge resources and human assistance. Starter is limited to qualifying two-user operations. Standard costs $210 a month with six users included, and Premium costs $330 a month with six users, purchasing, inventory visibility and multi-location capabilities. Starter costs $75 a month.

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.