ServiceM8 vs STEL Order

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.

STEL Order is management software for appliance repair businesses handling service requests, installations, technicians, products, and payments. It supports job requests, technician assignments, work notes, multi-day tasks, invoicing, and payment workflows. Customer files can hold warranty information, images, audio, video, billing details, transaction history, and contact preferences. The software also tracks customer equipment and assets, product catalogs, bundled products, price lists, and inventory across multiple locations. Native Android and iOS apps support offline work and synchronize data when connectivity returns. Integrations include Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, PayPal, Stripe, Zapier, n8n, and Make. Its public REST API lets developers read, create, edit, and delete information. The free plan includes catalog, CRM, estimates, billing, expenses, calendar, reports, and a mobile app. Business costs $60 monthly and Pro costs $90 monthly; both include field service management, while API access is listed with Pro. Technical support and onboarding training are available. The maker identifies itself as STEL SOLUTIONS, S.L., with its head office in Murcia, Spain.