JobNimbus vs ServiceM8
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 3-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
ServiceM8
iPhone-first job management app for small service businesses, priced by jobs per month
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on JobNimbus and ServiceM8 differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: ServiceM8 publishes its prices (Free tier available). JobNimbus does not, so you need a quote from JobNimbus to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobNimbus serves Roofing, General Contractors; ServiceM8 serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Fire Protection & Life Safety. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, eagleview, hover, xactimate; ServiceM8: xero, myob, mailchimp, deputy.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for Handyman Services (7/10 vs 5/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates; ServiceM8: quotes, online booking, form automation.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
ServiceM8: Small trade and home service businesses (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, cleaners, locksmiths, pool and pest control) whose managers use iPhones or iPads and who want pricing by job volume rather than per user.
Vertical fit favors JobNimbus in 1 of 4 shared trades.
ServiceM8 publishes its prices (Free tier available); JobNimbus quotes only.
JobNimbus lists more integrations in our data (10 vs 8).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick JobNimbus if…
- → Your situation matches JobNimbus's target profile: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle
- → You work in Handyman Services: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Handyman Services: 7/10 vs 5/10)
- → Integrations matter: JobNimbus lists 10 integrations in our data, against 8 for ServiceM8
Pick ServiceM8 if…
- → Your situation matches ServiceM8's target profile: Small trade and home service businesses (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, cleaners, locksmiths, pool and pest control) whose managers use iPhones or iPads and who want pricing by job volume rather than per user
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: ServiceM8 publishes its prices (Free tier available); JobNimbus quotes only
- → You serve several trades: ServiceM8 serves 12 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Free: free |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | Starter: $29/mo |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | Growing: $79/mo |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | Premium: $149/mo |
JobNimbus publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size. ServiceM8 has a free tier (Free); its top published tier, Premium Plus, is $349 a month.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Handyman Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 6 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2013
- − No published pricing
- − Xactimate integration works only with legacy financials
- − Roofing-first, so other trades may find it a loose fit
- − No published price: you need a quote
ServiceM8
- + Publishes its prices; JobNimbus quotes only
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Serves 12 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2009
- − Built iPhone and iPad first
- − The Android app lacks some iOS features
- − Price climbs with monthly job volume
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + estimates
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for ServiceM8 only
- + quotes
- + online booking
- + form automation
- + card payments
- + asset management
- + time tracking
- + ios app
Integrations
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ zapier
Listed for ServiceM8 only
- + xero
- + myob
- + mailchimp
- + deputy
- + workato
- + n8n
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | ServiceM8 fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobNimbus |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, JobNimbus or ServiceM8?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobNimbus is best for roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle. ServiceM8 is best for small trade and home service businesses (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, cleaners, locksmiths, pool and pest control) whose managers use iPhones or iPads and who want pricing by job volume rather than per user. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is JobNimbus cheaper than ServiceM8?
ServiceM8 publishes its prices (Free tier available); JobNimbus quotes only, so ask JobNimbus for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobNimbus and ServiceM8 integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. ServiceM8 lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do JobNimbus or ServiceM8 offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. ServiceM8: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from JobNimbus to ServiceM8 (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
JobNimbus vs ServiceM8: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts JobNimbus's best team size at 3-50 and ServiceM8's at 1-15. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); ServiceM8's is a free tier. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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