Comparisons · Field service
Comparison
ServiceM8 vs Commusoft
Job management for trade and service businesses: quotes, scheduling, job cards, invoices and customer texts, priced by jobs a month rather than per user. Field service software for heating, plumbing, electrical and other service firms, with job management, stock, service reminders and a customer portal.
| ServiceM8 | Commusoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free: £0 a month for 1 user and 30 jobs a month. Starter: £25 a month (50 jobs). Growing: £59 (150 jobs). Premium: £119 (500 jobs). Premium Plus: £269 (1,500+ jobs). All paid plans have unlimited users. 14-day free trial. | No prices published on its plans page when checked; pricing is by quote. Free trial offered. |
| Free plan | Yes. Free plan: 1 user, 30 jobs a month, SMS at 5p each. | No. No free plan; free trial offered. |
| Best for | Small teams who'd rather pay by job volume than per user. | Established firms with office staff, engineers and service contracts. |
| Watch out for | Plans are capped by jobs per month, so a busy month can push you up a tier. | You need a sales conversation to get a price. |
| UK notes | UK pricing in pounds on the UK site. | UK company. |
| Made by | ServiceM8 | Commusoft |
| Checked | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, ServiceM8 is the easier first pick because it has a free plan. Pick Commusoft instead if this sounds like you: established firms with office staff, engineers and service contracts.
Who should pick which?
- Choose ServiceM8 for: small teams who'd rather pay by job volume than per user.
- Choose Commusoft for: established firms with office staff, engineers and service contracts.
Only ServiceM8 has a free plan, so you can try it first at no cost. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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Powered Now
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YourTradebase
Quotes, jobs, invoices and payment reminders for UK tradespeople, with one flat monthly price.
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