ServiceM8 vs ServicePower

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.

ServicePower is web-based software for managing field service work across employed, contracted, or blended workforces. Its listed capabilities include route optimization, customer portals, invoicing, and payments. Employed Workforce combines scheduling and mobile access with customer self-service, work order management, analytics, and Vision AI. Contracted Workforce includes dispatch, contractor reimbursement, contractor management and compliance, customer self-service, work order management, and analytics. Blended Workforce brings together scheduling, mobile access, dispatch, contractor reimbursement, contractor management and compliance, and customer self-service. ServicePower HUB covers work order management, warranty and cash-on-demand job management, parts ordering, payment processing, estimates, and invoices. The software runs on the web. ServicePower offers a free plan, with pricing on request. The maker is based in McLean, Virginia, United States.