3-way comparison · Mobile-first small trade businesses
Jobber vs ServiceM8 vs Tradify
Three popular field service platforms compared side-by-side. Pricing, feature overlap, integration depth, and which fits which buyer.
Jobber
Field service management for growing service businesses
- Starting price
- From $39/mo
- User rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 14 days
ServiceM8
Job management app for small service businesses (Apple-only)
- Starting price
- From $19/mo
- User rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $36/mo
- User rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Jobber | ServiceM8 | Tradify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core — $39/mo | Starter — $19/mo | Per user/month — $36/mo |
| Tier 2 | Connect — $119/mo | Growing — $49/mo | — |
| Tier 3 | Grow — $199/mo | Premium — $149/mo | — |
| Tier 4 | Plus — $399/mo | — | — |
Features all three have
Common integrations
Which to pick
Pick Jobber if
Small-to-mid trades businesses (1-30 employees) wanting modern UX with strong CRM
Watch out for: Limited for enterprise; no inventory management at lower tiers; no built-in phone system
Pick ServiceM8 if
Small Apple-using trade businesses 1-15 employees wanting job-count-based pricing
Watch out for: iOS/macOS only — no Android support. Job-count pricing surprises high-volume shops
Pick Tradify if
1-10 person trade businesses needing quote-to-invoice flow at a low price point
Watch out for: UK/AU-rooted (US payroll integrations weaker); no advanced dispatching for larger teams
Frequently asked questions
Which is best — Jobber, ServiceM8, or Tradify?
Based on our WrenchStack Score, Jobber ranks highest of the three for mobile-first small trade businesses. But "best" depends on your specific buyer profile — see the side-by-side comparison above and read each tool's full review for the nuances.
What's the cheapest of the three?
ServiceM8 starts at From $19/mo, the lowest entry point of these three. Note: cheapest starting price isn't always cheapest total cost. Per-user pricing scales differently than per-company pricing as team size grows.
Do they all integrate with QuickBooks?
Yes — all three integrate with QuickBooks. Depth varies (one-way push vs two-way sync, Online vs Desktop support). Check each tool detail page for specifics.
Need a deeper dive?
See our full reviews of each, take the matching quiz, or compare any two head-to-head.