ServiceM8 Alternatives for UK Trade Businesses
ServiceM8 alternatives for UK trades: ServiceM8 is free for 1 user and 30 jobs a month, then £25 to £269 a month by job volume. FieldHive is free to start, or £144 a year for the whole business, not per person.
- 1Download free
- 2Add your logo and a few prices
- 3Send your first quote
- Free plan, no card needed
- Keep ServiceM8 while you try it
- Cancel anytime
FieldHive vs ServiceM8 at a glance
On each company’s own pricing and feature pages, checked 16 October 2026.
The facts
| Price | Free plan · Business £14.99 a month or £144 a year | Free for 1 user and 30 jobs a month · Starter £25 to Premium Plus £269 a month by job volume, unlimited users. |
|---|---|---|
| How it charges | Per business | Per business, by jobs a month |
| Free plan | Yes: 5 active quotes, unlimited invoices | Yes: 1 user, 30 jobs a month |
| Customer portal | Free plan | Online quote acceptance and bookings on every plan |
| Xero / QuickBooks | Free plan | Every plan |
What ServiceM8 costs a year as your team grows
Cheapest plan that does quotes, jobs and invoices.
FieldHive£0 free · £144 Business
ServiceM8£0 free (30 jobs) · £300 StarterOn each company’s published prices, checked 16 October 2026. FieldHive vs ServiceM8 in full.
Why UK trades switch from ServiceM8
A busy month can move your plan
ServiceM8 prices by jobs a month, so a good month can push you onto the next plan.
The free plan stops at 30 jobs
FieldHive Free has unlimited customers, invoices and bookings.
Built for short call-outs
ServiceM8 is built around quick service jobs. FieldHive also bills bigger jobs in stages with deposits and progress claims.
What Is ServiceM8?
ServiceM8 is a field service management platform built around mobile job management.
It covers customers, jobs, scheduling, quotes and invoices.
ServiceM8 is free for 1 user and 30 jobs a month, then £25 to £269 a month by job volume.
Switch, or stay with ServiceM8?
Switch to FieldHive if…
- One person runs the quotes, bookings and invoices
- You want one price for the business, not per person
- You want card payments and Xero or QuickBooks on the free plan
- You quote from a price list and bill bigger jobs in stages
Stay with ServiceM8 if…
- Xero and QuickBooks on every plan, including Free.
- Online bookings, two-way SMS and job cards with photos and checklists.
- Every worker needs their own login today (our Team plan is coming)
ServiceM8 alternatives: 5 options compared
FieldHive plus the other apps UK trades look at, on each company’s published prices.
Tradify
Established small teams who want a mature, well-supported product and do not mind paying per seat. The cost climbs with every person you add.
Powered Now
UK trades who want CIS paperwork and certificates handled inside the app, from a UK company with UK support. Per user, so it climbs with the team.
Simpro
Larger contractors. Simpro's own site says five to 200 staff. Worth it if you need stock control, purchasing, project tendering or asset maintenance — none of which FieldHive does.
Jobber
Teams who want a very polished customer-facing experience. Bills in US dollars and each plan caps how many users you get, which is worth checking before you commit as a UK business.
Questions about switching from ServiceM8
What is a good ServiceM8 alternative for tradespeople?
FieldHive suits UK tradespeople who run the admin themselves: unlimited customers, invoices and bookings on the free plan, and one price for the whole business. ServiceM8 is priced by jobs a month, from free for 30 jobs up to £269 a month.
Is there a free ServiceM8 alternative?
Yes. FieldHive Free has no time limit: up to 5 active quotes, unlimited customers, invoices and bookings, card payments by Stripe, and Xero or QuickBooks sync with CIS.
How much does ServiceM8 cost in the UK?
ServiceM8 is free for 1 user and 30 jobs a month, then £25 to £269 a month by job volume. Prices from ServiceM8’s own site, checked 16 October 2026.
Can I keep using ServiceM8 while I try FieldHive?
Yes. Download FieldHive free, set up your price list and try it on one job. Nothing changes in ServiceM8 until you decide.
How do I switch from ServiceM8 to FieldHive?
Download FieldHive free, add your logo and your prices, then send your next quote from it. Keep ServiceM8 running for the jobs already in it until you are happy, and cancel it when you are ready.
Can my staff have their own logins on FieldHive?
Not yet. FieldHive is one account today. A Team plan with separate logins, roles and team scheduling is coming.
Try FieldHive alongside ServiceM8
Keep ServiceM8 running while you try FieldHive on one job. No card needed, and the free plan stays free.
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