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Field software that doesn’t charge you for every new tech
ServiceM8 paid plans include unlimited user logins. You pay for monthly job volume (job credits) — not a seat for every apprentice, second van, or part-timer.
Or check live pricing on servicem8.com.
Platform note: ServiceM8’s full field/management experience is iOS-first. Android technicians use ServiceM8 Lite (core field features such as schedule, job details, and checklists — not full app parity). Android-heavy or mixed crews should evaluate Lite — or compare tools with stronger Android + iOS parity — before committing.
Most small trade teams grow headcount before they grow job volume. Per-user field software bills climb with every hire. ServiceM8’s public pricing model flips that for many crews: on paid plans, users are unlimited; the bill is driven by how many jobs you run per month (job credits).
That can be cheaper when you have more people than jobs. It can also be more expensive at very high job volume. This page helps you run that math honestly — not a “ServiceM8 always wins” pitch. Broader product notes: ServiceM8 hub.
Who this angle is for
- Small trade teams of roughly 2–10 people
- Shops hiring apprentices or adding vans without a new software seat each time
- Price-sensitive SMBs comparing to Jobber / Housecall Pro–style per-user pricing
- Owners who already know their approximate monthly job count
How to decide (honest seat math)
Your numbers decide — we don’t publish fixed savings claims.
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Logins needed
How many people need a login in the next 12 months (owners, office, techs, apprentices)?
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2
Real monthly jobs
How many jobs per month do you actually complete — not “capacity,” real volume?
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3
Per-user tool cost
On a per-user tool, what would that headcount cost at published list prices?
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4
Job-credit tier
On ServiceM8, which job-credit tier matches your volume — and what happens if you spike?
If (3) climbs faster than (4), unlimited users may fit. If you run a huge job count with few logins, a flat/unlimited-job or different model may win.
What unlimited users unlocks in practice
Short blurbs — still verify plan details on the official site.
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Job management for the whole crew
Same job-card loop as you hire — notes and photos don’t live in one person’s phone.
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Scheduling across vans
Add apprentices and second vans without rebuilding the whiteboard each week.
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Quoting & invoicing
Office and field can both touch quotes and invoices under one account (paid plans).
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Payments
Techs can take on-site payment where processors are available — confirm for your country.
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Forms & checklists
Standardize quality as the crew grows — forms ride on the job card.
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Phone & SMS
Optional add-ons may help coordination — check fees before you rely on them.
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Online booking
Let demand hit a booking page instead of one owner’s WhatsApp.
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Accounting integrations
Sync to Xero / QuickBooks Online where available so hiring doesn’t also mean spreadsheet chaos.
Trades that often hit the “more people than jobs” phase
When apprentices and second vans arrive before job volume doubles, seat-based bills sting first.
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Electrical
Apprentice + journeyman pairs shouldn’t auto-double the software bill.
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Plumbing
Second van often lands before monthly jobs double — seat math matters.
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HVAC
Seasonal helpers and install teams: unlimited logins can fit mid job volume.
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Cleaning
More cleaners on the same route set — don’t pay a seat for every pair of hands.
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Locksmith
Cover more call-out zones with part-timers without stacking seat fees.
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Pool service
Route techs and yard help share one account as the book of pools grows slowly.
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Pest control
Train new techs on forms and history without a new seat for each trainee.
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Lawn care
Seasonal crews expand headcount fast — job credits track the mow count instead.
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Appliance repair
Office + field + parts person can all log in on a paid plan without per-seat stacking.
Soft pricing snapshot (public US — verify)
Illustrative only. Dollar amounts from commonly published US list prices may be outdated. Local currency, tax, SMS, card fees, and add-ons can apply. Confirm on servicem8.com. ServiceM8 markets a 14-day trial with no card — confirm current terms.
| Public US plan (verify) | Rough job-credit idea | Users (paid) |
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| Free | ~30 jobs / month | 1 user |
| Starter (~$29 list, verify) | ~50 jobs | Unlimited |
| Growing (~$79 list, verify) | ~150 jobs | Unlimited |
| Premium (~$149 list, verify) | ~500 jobs | Unlimited |
| Premium Plus (~$349 list, verify) | ~1,500+ jobs | Unlimited |
Soft contrast vs common alternatives
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vs Jobber-style per-user pricing
ServiceM8 can look better when seats inflate the bill faster than job volume. Jobber is often preferred when full cross-platform apps and recurring/route depth matter more. Soft fit guide only — not a ranked winner.
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vs Workiz
Workiz often comes up for phone-heavy / emergency trades. ServiceM8 if documentation + seat math win; Workiz if inbound calls and dispatch-from-the-phone are the business.
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vs ServiceTitan-class
Enterprise depth and cost for large multi-crew ops. Most small international / Hebrew-speaking trade readers sit closer to ServiceM8 / Jobber / Workiz.
Run your numbers, then check live plans
When the seat math looks right, open current ServiceM8 plans — via our link or the official site.
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