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UK JOB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

ServiceM8
vs Powered Now.

Compare the way you pay, the devices you use and the certificate features to check before subscribing.

Checked 21 September 2026 · Based on supplier information · No paid referral links

Published pricing and key differences · checked 21 September 2026
What to compareServiceM8Powered Now
Starting priceFree for one user, up to 30 jobs/monthFrom £28/month for one user
Price structureMonthly job allowance; unlimited users on paid plansBusiness for one user; Professional and Premium per user
DevicesFull iPhone/iPad app; limited Android Lite appiPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and PC
CertificatesForms & Certificates from Growing; verify your specific templateForms and certificates from Professional; check your trade’s templates
Check the sourceServiceM8 pricing ↗Powered Now pricing ↗

How the cost changes with your business

ServiceM8 uses monthly job allowances, so team growth can affect its bill differently from a per-user subscription. Count new job records as well as active staff.

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Look closely at ServiceM8

Compare if you want a job allowance shared across your team. Android Lite has fewer features than the iOS app. Purchased templates and extras may cost more.

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Look closely at Powered Now

Compare if certificates and a choice of mobile devices matter to you. Business is limited to one user. Advanced scheduling and automated chasing sit on Premium.

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Run the same trial in both

  1. Create a quote using your usual labour and materials.
  2. Schedule the job and open it on the phone your engineer uses.
  3. Add a note and photo, then complete your exact certificate if required.
  4. Create an invoice and check the connection to your accounting system.
  5. Confirm the final subscription, add-on costs and cancellation terms.

These plans do not necessarily include equivalent features. This guide uses public sources; it is not a claim that we have tested either product in the field.