Compare ServiceM8 and PlanSwift - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ServiceM8 or PlanSwift?

PlanSwift is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ServiceM8, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than ServiceM8 (85/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than ServiceM8 (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!

Looking for the right Field Service solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ServiceM8 Vs. PlanSwift

ServiceM8: ServiceM8 (Service Mate) is a hosted application that allows you to manage all facets of a field service delivery business. It will guide you from job quoting (or job estimates) right through to invoicing and payment. You will have real-time information on what jobs are currently active, what quotes have been issued to clients, and where and when s...

PlanSwift: PlanSwift, a Textura Company, is the nation’s fastest growing developer and distributor of digital estimating and takeoff software for the construction industry. PlanSwift software is specifically designed for, but not limited to the construction industry. We have been positively impacting the construction software industry for the last 6 years, pr...

Who is more expensive? ServiceM8 or PlanSwift construction?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ServiceM8 and PlanSwift construction.

ServiceM8 price starts at $9 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ServiceM8 is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Field Service software. PlanSwift construction price starts at $1,595 per license , When comparing PlanSwift construction to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Field Service software cost.

Bottom line: ServiceM8 cost is around the same cost of PlanSwift construction.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ServiceM8 Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

ServiceM8: We are still working to collect the list of features for ServiceM8.

PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.

Target customer size

ServiceM8's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.