3-way comparison · International / non-US trades software
ServiceM8 vs Simpro vs Tradify
Three popular field service platforms compared side-by-side. Pricing, feature overlap, integration depth, and which fits which buyer.
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
Simpro
End-to-end software for commercial trade businesses
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- User rating
- 4.2 / 5
- Best team size
- 10-200
- Free trial
- No
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 | ServiceM8 | Simpro | Tradify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Starter — $19/mo | Essentials — Custom | Per user/month — $36/mo |
| Tier 2 | Growing — $49/mo | Growth — Custom | — |
| Tier 3 | Premium — $149/mo | Connect — Custom | — |
Features all three have
Common integrations
Which to pick
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 Simpro if
Commercial HVAC/electrical/plumbing contractors 10-200 employees mixing project and service work
Watch out for: Originally Australian; US market presence still growing; learning curve
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 — ServiceM8, Simpro, or Tradify?
Based on our WrenchStack Score, ServiceM8 ranks highest of the three for international / non-us trades software. 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.