ServiceM8 vs ServiceMax

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.

ServiceMax is a cloud-based field service platform for managing work from scheduling and dispatch through task execution, completion reporting and invoicing. Scheduling assigns technicians based on location, skills, availability, route optimization and job requirements. Its mobile app gives technicians work orders, customer information, procedures, checklists and forms, online or offline. The platform tracks asset health, maintenance history and service interventions. Customers can follow service progress, schedule appointments and view asset data through a portal. Remote service includes IoT data, video conferencing, augmented reality tools and chat. Analytics cover technician productivity, resolution times, cost to serve and service profitability. ServiceMax is built as a Salesforce application and can integrate with SAP, ERP and CRM systems, as well as IoT data sources, through APIs and integration frameworks. It is cloud-only and available on web and mobile. The pricing page does not provide a price; pricing is available by contacting PTC. No free plan is stated. PTC describes it as intended for asset-intensive industries and large organizations with 50 or more technicians, complex equipment and service contracts, or needs for advanced scheduling, analytics and lifecycle management.