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ServiceM8 vs Simpro (IE)
Two Ireland software options, compared side by side for Ireland trades.
Which should you choose?
ServiceM8 is Tier S: our check found its prices published on its own website. Simpro (IE) is Tier A. Compare the typical pricing shown for each below. The tier is not a quality ranking: weigh the pros, cons, pricing and Ireland-specific notes below against your trade and region.
ServiceM8
Tier S · Published pricesiPhone-first job management app for small service businesses, priced in euro by jobs per month, with a free plan
ServiceM8 is job management software for small service contractors, covering scheduling, quotes, invoicing and job cards, sold in Ireland through its EU site with euro prices. Plans are priced per account by jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans and a free plan for one user. ServiceM8 says it optimises for Apple devices and recommends iPhones or iPads; Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, which covers the basics.
Pros
- + Published euro prices with a free plan (1 user, 30 jobs a month)
- + Unlimited users on paid plans; price is set by monthly job count
- + No contracts, setup fees or per-user fees, according to ServiceM8
- + Connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online
Cons
- − Built for Apple devices; Android users get ServiceM8 Lite with the basics
- − Price rises with monthly job volume
- − No Irish-specific site or payroll features
- − Aimed at small service businesses rather than large operations
Ireland note
ServiceM8 has no Irish-specific site; Irish customers use its EU site, which prices in euro. It connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online (MYOB is Australia and New Zealand only). Its EU pages list no payroll features, so Irish payroll and Revenue submissions need a separate payroll package.
Simpro (IE)
Tier A · ListedJob, project and service management software for trade contractors, sold by quote by Simpro Group
Simpro is job, project and service management software for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security and fire contractors that mix service, maintenance and project work. It is run by Simpro Group, which received a growth investment of over US$350 million from K1 in November 2021, bought BigChange in October 2024 and named Fred Voccola chairman and CEO in October 2025. It is sold by quote based on team size and add-ons, with a setup fee.
Pros
- + Service, maintenance and project work in one system
- + Stock, purchasing and job costing built in
- + Integrations with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage
- + Backed by a K1 growth investment of over US$350 million (2021)
Cons
- − No public prices; you need a sales quote
- − Initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration
- − No self-serve free trial
- − Irish support and euro billing not confirmed
Ireland note
Irish support hours, euro billing, Irish VAT handling and Irish customer references were not confirmed for this listing. Ask Simpro to confirm them in writing, along with the quote, before buying.
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