Comparison
Staff Track vs ServiceM8
A practical look at how Staff Track compares to ServiceM8 for trades and field-service teams — pricing, features and who each one suits.
In short: ServiceM8 is a small field-service tool (Free tier; paid from ~A$29 / month). Staff Track is an all-in-one trades platform from €6/user/month that adds GPS geofence clock-in, built-in compliance certificates, asset tracking and a free job marketplace — a strong ServiceM8 alternative for trades and field teams in Ireland, the UK and Australia.
Staff Track vs ServiceM8 at a glance
| Staff Track | ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €6 / user / month | Free tier; paid from ~A$29 / month |
| Pricing model | Per user | By job volume |
| Built for | Trades & field teams, any size | Small field-service |
| Free trial | 21 days | Yes |
| Quoting & invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling & dispatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting sync | Xero & QuickBooks | Xero, QuickBooks |
| GPS geofence clock-in | ✓ geofence clock-in | Staff locations |
| Compliance certificates | ✓ built-in | Paid Forms add-on (Growing+) |
| Free job marketplace | ✓ free | — |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 5 June 2026. Pricing and features change — check ServiceM8's website for the latest. Staff Track is not affiliated with ServiceM8; ServiceM8 is a trademark of its respective owner.
Included with every Staff Track seat
The core platform — included on every plan, with no setup fees. Add only the modules you need.
All of the above for €6 / user / month
Free 21-day trial · no card required
Optional add-on modules (from €5/module/month — add only what you need): Quotes & Invoicing · Service Jobs · Price Lists & Ordering · Job Costing & Analytics · Asset Register · Testing & Compliance · Projects · Drawings · Xero / QuickBooks · Tenders · Service Portal.
Pay once per module and your whole company can use it — add-ons are a flat fee, never per person.
Why teams choose Staff Track over ServiceM8
- ✓Full apps on iOS, Android and web — not Apple-only.
- ✓Predictable €6 per-user pricing with no per-job caps as you grow.
- ✓GPS geofence clock-in and built-in compliance certificates.
- ✓Includes a free job marketplace to find new work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Staff Track a good ServiceM8 alternative?
Yes. Staff Track covers the same core job-management work as ServiceM8 — quoting, invoicing, scheduling and accounting sync — and adds GPS geofence clock-in, built-in compliance certificates, asset tracking and a free job marketplace, from €6 per user per month. It's a strong fit for trades and field teams in Ireland, the UK and Australia.
How does Staff Track's pricing compare to ServiceM8?
Staff Track is from €6 per user per month with a free 21-day trial. ServiceM8 is Free tier; paid from ~A$29 / month (by job volume), as of June 2026 — check their site for current pricing. For most growing teams Staff Track works out significantly cheaper per user.
Can I switch from ServiceM8 to Staff Track?
Yes. You can start a free 21-day trial of Staff Track with no card, set up your team, jobs and worksites, and run both in parallel before moving over. Your invoices and timesheets sync to Xero or QuickBooks either way.
Does Staff Track integrate with Xero and QuickBooks like ServiceM8?
Yes — Staff Track pushes timesheets, invoices and bills to both Xero and QuickBooks with one click, the same accounting workflow you'd expect from ServiceM8.
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From €6 per user / month. No card required to start.
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