TrueToolServiceM8 alternatives, by real price
ServiceM8 prices by jobs per month, not by users. Paid plans have unlimited users and start at $29/mo for 50 jobs. Alternatives usually charge per user or by team-size band instead.
Prices are published list prices copied from each vendor's pricing page on 2026-10-15 (Joist, JobTread and QuoteIQ on 2026-10-16). They leave out card processing, SMS and onboarding fees. Quote-only tools publish no dollar amounts, so we don't guess. These are not reviews or ratings. Confirm with the vendor.
Key takeaways
- We compare 8 tools here: 8 publish prices and 0 are quote-only.
- Lowest flat monthly entry price on this page: Joist at $10/mo (Basics plan).
- A $0 plan is listed by ServiceM8.
- Per-user add-on fees vary: Jobber $29/mo, Housecall Pro $35/mo per extra user.
- All prices are list prices from vendor pricing pages, checked 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-16. Card processing, SMS and onboarding fees are extra.
Picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Free plan available, Low starting price: $29/mo, Unlimited users | $29/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Visit |
| Jobber | — | $49/mo | 14 days (Grow features), no credit card | Visit |
| Housecall Pro | — | $79/mo | 14 days (MAX features), no credit card | Visit |
| Tradify | — | $47/user/mo | 14 days (all features) | Visit |
| Fergus | — | NZ$53/mo (starting price) | 14 days, no credit card | Visit |
| Kickserv | — | $60/mo | Available (see site) | Visit |
| Synchroteam | — | $39/user/mo | Available | Visit |
| Joist | Low starting price: $10/mo | $10/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Visit |
"Best for" labels come only from published facts in our data (a $0 plan, one of the 5 lowest flat monthly entry prices we track, or unlimited users). They are not reviews or ratings.
Tool by tool
ServiceM8
Best for: Free plan availableBest for: Low starting price: $29/moBest for: Unlimited users
Starting price
$29/mo
Free trial
14 days, no credit card
Pricing model
Job credits unlimited users
Users included
Unlimited
Extra user
See notes
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit ServiceM8
Starting price
$49/mo
Free trial
14 days (Grow features), no credit card
Pricing model
Flat price by team-size band
Users included
1 on entry plan
Extra user
$29/mo
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit Jobber
Starting price
$79/mo
Free trial
14 days (MAX features), no credit card
Pricing model
Flat price per plan
Users included
1 on entry plan
Extra user
$35/mo
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit Housecall Pro
Starting price
$47/user/mo
Free trial
14 days (all features)
Pricing model
Per user
Users included
—
Extra user
See notes
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit Tradify
Starting price
NZ$53/mo (starting price)
Free trial
14 days, no credit card
Pricing model
Per user
Users included
—
Extra user
See notes
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit Fergus
Starting price
$60/mo
Free trial
Available (see site)
Pricing model
Flat by users
Users included
5 on entry plan
Extra user
See notes
Updated 2026-10-15 · Source ↗Visit Kickserv
Full price tables
ServiceM8 today
| Tool | Published starting price | Free trial | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Free (1 user, 30 jobs/mo); Starter $29/mo, unlimited users, 50 jobs/mo | 14 days, no credit card | source |
Alternatives with published prices
| Tool | Published starting price | Free trial | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Core from $29/mo billed annually ($49 month-to-month), 1 user; extra users $29/mo | 14 days (Grow features), no credit card | source |
| Housecall Pro | Basic $59/mo annual ($79 monthly), 1 user; Essentials $149/mo annual, 5 users | 14 days (MAX features), no credit card | source |
| Tradify | Lite $47/user/mo | 14 days (all features) | source |
| Fergus | Basic from NZ$53/mo (NZD) | 14 days, no credit card | source |
| Kickserv | Start $60/mo incl. 5 users (20% off annual) | Available (see site) | source |
| Synchroteam | $39/user/mo annual ($64 monthly); one free admin | Available | source |
| Joist | Basics $10/mo ($8.34 annual, 5 docs/mo); Pro $17; Elite $32 | 14 days, no credit card | source |
Methodology and sources
Every price is copied from the vendor's own pricing page and stored with its source and check date; nothing is estimated from sales quotes, and quote-only tools show no dollar figure. Starting price is the lowest paid monthly list price published. We don't rank by features or reviews. Full methodology.
Updated 2026-10-16.
Sources (8)
- ServiceM8 pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Jobber pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Housecall Pro pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Tradify pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Fergus pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Kickserv pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Synchroteam pricing page · checked 2026-10-15
- Joist pricing page · checked 2026-10-16