ServiceM8 vs Spoors

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.

Spoors is field operations software for teams coordinating work through workflows, forms, and mobile devices. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web, and supports offline operation with an offline-first design. Listed capabilities include route optimization, recurring jobs, invoicing and payments, and a customer portal. Attendance and Leave Management is included with every plan, while the Free plan allows 1,000 tasks per month. Basic costs $12.00 per month and includes one workflow and 10 forms, actions, and activities; Advanced costs $15.00 per month and includes five workflows and 50 forms, actions, and activities. Enterprise costs $22.00 per month and includes unlimited forms. Spoors offers more than 60 workflow templates, real-time dashboards, and more than 80 pre-built reports. It is ISO 27001 certified and says data is encrypted and access-controlled, with granular permissions for IT administrators. The platform integrates with more than 14 business tools. Support varies by plan and may include email, phone, training, customer success management, and migration support.