Field vs ServiceM8
Field vs ServiceM8. You be the judge.
Field vs ServiceM8. You be the judge.ServiceM8 is job management software for small trade and service businesses, used in more than 40 countries since 2009. It is known for its iPhone and iPad apps and close links with accounting software.
Go with Field if
you want rosters your crew accepts and clock-ins checked against the job site, on any phone, from the browser.
Free in beta. No card required. See our pricing page.
Go with ServiceM8 if
your team works on iPhones and iPads, and you want jobs to sync straight into Xero, QuickBooks Online or MYOB.
Who ServiceM8 suits
Where Field is different
- ServiceM8 covers jobs, forms and messages well. Field adds rosters your team accepts, with open shifts and swaps.
- Field checks each clock-in against the job site and flags clock-ins outside it.
- Field installs from the phone's browser in a tap, and each team member keeps their own signed work record.
Head to head
- Yes
- Partly
- No (they say so)
- Not shown on their website
| What you need | Field | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs, quotes and invoices in one place | Yes | Yes |
| Rosters your team accepts, plus open shifts and swaps | Yes | Not shown |
| Clock in checked against the job site | Yes | Not shown |
| Timesheets ready for payroll | YesExport your checked hours for payroll | Yes |
| Customers book online | Yes | Yes |
| Safety forms and incident reports | Yes | YesSafety assessment forms |
| Team messages and announcements | Yes | YesStaff messaging |
| Keeps working with no signal | PartlyClock-ins, notes and photos save, then sync when you're back in range | Yes |
| Your team keep their own signed work record | Yes | Not shown |
| Post work to find extra staff | Yes | Not shown |
| App from the App Store or Google Play | NoInstalls from your phone's browser in a tap | YesiPhone and iPad apps, plus an Android app |
| Connects to your accounting software | NoNot yet. Export your records instead | YesXero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB |
Where Field wins
- Send the roster, see who has accepted, and fill gaps with open shifts or swaps.
- Clock-ins outside the job site get flagged, not quietly accepted.
- Your team's signed work record stays with them, and Find staff helps you get extra hands.
Where ServiceM8 wins
Frequently asked
Is Field a good alternative to ServiceM8 for a small trade business?
It can be, if rostering and checking hours matter most to you. Both handle jobs, quotes, invoices, online booking, safety forms and team messages. Field adds rosters your team accepts, clock-ins checked against the job site, and a signed work record for each person.
Does Field work on Android phones as well as iPhones?
Yes. Field installs from the phone's browser in a tap, on iPhone or Android. It is not in the App Store or Google Play. ServiceM8 is built around iPhone and iPad apps, and also has an Android app that its help centre says differs from the iOS app.
Can Field connect to Xero or MYOB like ServiceM8?
Not yet. Field does not connect to accounting software today, but you can export your records. ServiceM8 syncs clients, items, invoices and payments with Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB.
Take Field for a spin
Set up today. Bring your crew in when you’re ready.
Free in beta. No card required. See our pricing page.
Got another app in mind?
We checked ServiceM8’s own website and help pages in October 2026: ServiceM8 feature overview, https://www.servicem8.com/us/about-us, https://www.servicem8.com/uk/features-mobile, https://support.servicem8.com/hc/en-us/articles/10781739471247-About-the-ServiceM8-Android-app-ServiceM8-Lite. “Not shown” means we couldn’t find it there, not that it can’t be done. Spot a mistake? Tell us at hello@xanivar.com and we’ll fix it. ServiceM8 is a trademark of its owner. We’re not connected to ServiceM8.