Honest comparison · Updated June 2026

The ServiceM8 alternative without the job caps

ServiceM8 prices by monthly job credits — busy months cost more. TradeHub OS is a flat price with unlimited jobs, and it starts working before the job exists: capturing leads, texting back missed calls and tracking your marketing.

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TradeHub OS vs ServiceM8 at a glance

FeatureTradeHub OSServiceM8
Job management & scheduling
Quotes & invoicing with VAT
Take card payments
Unlimited jobs on every planPlans capped by monthly job credits
Missed-call text-back (60s)Not advertised
WhatsApp, SMS, email & Facebook in one inboxNot advertised
Facebook & Instagram lead captureNot advertised
Ad ROI tracking (cost-per-lead to paid job)Not advertised
Pricing modelFlat plans from £59/mo, unlimited jobsPer business, £25–£269/mo by job volume (free 1-user tier)
Free trial14 days14 days

Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Features and pricing change — always check ServiceM8's own site for their latest details.

ServiceM8 might suit you if…

  • You do a handful of jobs a month and want the cheapest possible start — ServiceM8 has a free single-user tier.
  • You want unlimited users on one plan — ServiceM8 charges per business, not per user.
  • You are deep in the Apple ecosystem and like its iPhone/iPad-first design.

TradeHub OS is the better fit if…

  • Your job volume is growing and you don't want a busy month to push you into a more expensive tier.
  • You miss calls on the tools — TradeHub OS texts customers back within 60 seconds automatically.
  • Your leads come from Facebook, WhatsApp and your website, and you want them captured and tracked in one place.
  • You spend money on ads and want to see which ones become paid jobs.
  • You want UK-built software with UK support and GBP pricing designed for UK trades.

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ServiceM8 is a trademark of its respective owner. TradeHub OS is not affiliated with or endorsed by ServiceM8.