Best ServiceM8 alternatives

ServiceM8 is priced by job volume, so busy teams can outgrow its job caps; others want stronger US-centric marketing tools or Android-first crews.

Current ServiceM8 starting price: $0/mo.

1. Jobber

Polished quoting and client hub, broad trade coverage.

Starting price: $49/mo monthly ($29/mo billed annually) · Free trial: Yes — free trial (no card required per site)

Best for: Owner-operators and small crews (1–15 people) in residential recurring or quote-driven work who want an easy app that clients can pay through.

2. Housecall Pro

Marketing, reviews and service plans for US residential trades.

Starting price: $79/mo monthly ($59/mo billed annually) · Free trial: Yes — 14 days, no credit card

Best for: Residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops of 2–20 techs that want marketing, reviews and service plans bundled with dispatch.

3. Kickserv

Flat plans with 5–20 users.

Starting price: $60/mo · Free trial: Yes — 30 days

Best for: Budget-conscious teams of 3–20 that need multiple users without per-seat pricing.

4. Markate

Low per-employee pricing for cleaning/exterior.

Starting price: $49.95/mo monthly ($45.95/mo billed yearly) · Free trial: Yes — 14 days, no credit card

Best for: Cleaning and exterior-service owner-operators wanting low per-employee pricing.

5. FieldPulse

Projects and asset tracking for HVAC/electrical.

Starting price: Quote only · Free trial: Not advertised (demo-led)

Best for: HVAC and electrical contractors (5–50 techs) that mix service calls with multi-day install projects and want job costing without ServiceTitan's price.

Last verified Oct 2026.