ServiceM8 vs WEX FSM

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.

WEX FSM organizes contractor workflows from scheduling and dispatch through proposals, invoicing, and payments. It is presented for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing businesses, with Android, iOS, and web access. Scheduling tools include drag-and-drop planning, dispatch groups, coverage zones, GIS maps, and technician navigation. Customer records can hold service history, notes, attachments, contacts, and information for multiple locations. Technicians can create field proposals, compare replacement options, and include financing. Payment options include card processing, mobile card readers, online pay, mobile check imaging, ACH, and recurring payments; field teams can also work offline. QuickBooks Online and Desktop sync are listed, along with other integrations that may carry extra fees. The Free plan includes payment features. Payment Options is free when card and/or financing volume exceeds $25,000/mo, or costs $69/mo when volume is below that threshold. Support is available by chat, phone, or email weekdays, 8am–7pm EST. Onboarding includes data cleansing and loading, team onboarding, and training resources.