FIELDIVERSE / ServiceM8 comparison
A ServiceM8 alternative built for recurring service
Short answer: ServiceM8 is a polished, iPhone-first app for small trade businesses, priced by how many jobs you run each month with unlimited users on paid plans. FIELDIVERSE is priced per company within a technician allowance and goes deeper on recurring routes, a full customer portal and compliance records. If you run many small one-off jobs, ServiceM8's per-job model can be attractive; if you run recurring routes, compare the job counts carefully.
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For small trade and service businesses comparing per-job pricing against per-company plans.
FIELDIVERSE vs. ServiceM8, side by side
| Capability | FIELDIVERSE | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis | Per company, within a technician allowance | Per account by jobs per month; unlimited users on paid plans |
| Plan pricesAs of October 2026, per servicem8.com/pricing, USD per month. | Orbit $49 / Nova $139 / Galaxy $229 per month | Free (30 jobs) / Starter $29 (50) / Growing $79 (150) / Premium $149 (500) / Premium Plus $349 (1,500+) |
| Recurring jobs | Recurring service plans with autopay | Recurring jobs |
| Route optimization | PathVerse on Nova and above | Auto routing; plan tier not stated |
| Customer portal | Full portal on Nova and above: visits, agreements, invoices, payments | Asset portal and live statement links; general portal not documented |
| Online booking | ||
| Two-way texting | 1,000 texts/mo on Nova and above (500 on Orbit) | Two-way SMS; included on paid plans |
| Technician app with offline access | iOS-first; Android app newer | |
| Pesticide application records and NY PRL reporting | Not documented | |
| Accounting | QuickBooks on Nova and above | QuickBooks Online, Xero, MYOB |
Content updated 2026-10-18. GorillaDesk facts as of May 2026, per gorilladesk.com/pricing. Growth is listed at $149/month; checkout links show a different price. Confirm current terms and your own route count. No unpublished multi-route totals are calculated. GorillaDesk is not affiliated with Fieldiverse.
Where ServiceM8 is genuinely strong
ServiceM8 is known for a polished iPhone app with offline access, and as of October 2026 it documents drag-and-drop scheduling, auto routing, recurring jobs, online booking with deposits, two-way SMS, tap-to-pay and AI helpers on all plans. It integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero and MYOB.
Its pricing does not charge per user, which suits small teams that add office help or apprentices.
Per-job pricing versus per-company plans
As of October 2026, ServiceM8 prices by jobs per month: Free for 30 jobs, Starter $29 for 50, Growing $79 for 150, Premium $149 for 500 and Premium Plus $349 for 1,500 or more, with extra jobs charged on Premium Plus. A business running many recurring visits should count its monthly jobs, because every visit counts toward the tier.
FIELDIVERSE prices per company: Orbit $49, Nova $139 and Galaxy $229 per month within a technician allowance, so a busy recurring route does not move you up a tier.
Who should choose which?
Count your monthly jobs before you compare prices.
- Choose FIELDIVERSE if you run recurring routes with many visits a month, need a full customer portal, US sales tax by jurisdiction or pesticide application records.
- Choose ServiceM8 if you run a small trade business with mostly one-off jobs, want unlimited users at a low starting price, or need Xero or MYOB.
When ServiceM8 may be the better choice
- You run a small trade business with mostly one-off jobs and want per-job pricing with unlimited users and a free starting tier.
- Your team is iPhone-heavy and values ServiceM8's polished iOS app, or you need Xero or MYOB accounting.
Fieldiverse vs. ServiceM8: common questions
Is FIELDIVERSE a good ServiceM8 alternative?+
For recurring service businesses and regulated trades, yes. Small trade businesses with mostly one-off jobs may find ServiceM8's per-job pricing a good fit.
How much does ServiceM8 cost?+
As of October 2026, ServiceM8 lists Free (30 jobs a month), Starter $29 (50), Growing $79 (150), Premium $149 (500) and Premium Plus $349 (1,500 or more), in USD per month.
Does ServiceM8 charge per user?+
No. As of October 2026, ServiceM8 prices by job volume and includes unlimited users on paid plans. FIELDIVERSE prices per company within a technician allowance.
Which is better for recurring routes?+
Recurring routes generate many visits a month, which count toward ServiceM8's job tiers. FIELDIVERSE's per-company pricing does not change with visit count, and it adds recurring service plans with autopay and, on Nova and above, a full customer portal.
Can I try FIELDIVERSE first?+
Yes. Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial with every feature, and no card is needed to start.
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