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FieldOpsX Pro vs ServiceM8.

Compare parts stock, Wave support, mobile access and Canadian subscription pricing. Check the free-plan trade-offs and official sources before choosing.

Android on Google Play. iPhone and iPad access through TestFlight.

Source review: October 28, 2026. Published by FieldOpsX Pro.

Start with your accounting service and job volume.

ServiceM8 has a free solo tier and paid plans based on monthly job volume. FieldOpsX Pro offers monthly or annual owner-operator subscriptions with parts inventory and supported Wave or QuickBooks Online connections. The useful choice depends on the workflows and provider you actually need.

Workflow comparison
What to compareFieldOpsX ProServiceM8
Canadian starting pricesCAD $40/month or $400/year before applicable taxes.Free plan: one user and 30 new jobs/month. Starter: CAD $29/month and 50 new jobs/month; paid-plan limits vary.
Parts quantitiesStock quantities and minimum levels are held in FieldOpsX Pro, with ordering and receiving workflows.Official stock documentation describes quantities imported from a connected accounting package after it processes synced invoices. Updates may be delayed.
Wave AccountingSupported direct connection. Expense/receipt workflows require the supported Full Access Token setup.Reviewed native accounting documentation lists Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB; it does not establish a native Wave connection.
Mobile platformsAndroid on Google Play; iPhone/iPad through TestFlight.iOS and Android. Current Android help says most workflows are supported and identifies differences including AR and PDF editing.
Browser accessConnected browser workspace for the same business account.Online dashboard and desktop options are documented.
Low-volume free option30-day trial, then a paid subscription for continued paid access.An ongoing free plan is listed. Review its user, job and feature limits for your needs.

Compare the price at your actual volume.

FieldOpsX Pro

CAD $40/month or $400/year; USD $30/month or $300/year. Annual billing saves 16.7% compared with 12 monthly payments. Provider subscriptions and charges are separate.

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ServiceM8 in Canada

The reviewed standard plans show Free at CAD $0, Starter at CAD $29/month and Growing at CAD $79/month. Their monthly new-job allowances are 30, 50 and 150 respectively.

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ServiceM8 in the US

Use the US pricing page rather than treating a Canadian-dollar figure as a US-dollar quote. Also check the plan’s included features and your new-job volume.

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A stock ledger and a materials list do different jobs.

A repair business needs to identify a part, know whether it is in stock and follow a supplier order through arrival. Separately, the customer invoice needs the part or service being charged. FieldOpsX Pro’s inventory holds quantity and minimum-level data. When evaluating ServiceM8, check its documented accounting-package dependency for stock quantities and the timing of updates. ServiceM8 stock quantity documentation.

When ServiceM8 may be the better fit.

If your volume fits its free plan, ServiceM8 gives you an option with no recurring software subscription. Its paid plans support more users and job volume, and its supported accounting ecosystem may fit a business already using those services. FieldOpsX Pro is worth evaluating when your priorities are a solo repair workflow, its own parts stock data and a supported direct Wave connection.

Questions before choosing

Does ServiceM8 have Android support?

Yes. Current official Android documentation describes most of the iOS workflows, with specific differences. This comparison does not rely on older claims that Android only supports basic job viewing.

Can I assume Wave works because ServiceM8 supports accounting integrations?

No. Verify the named provider and exact records handled. The official introduction reviewed lists Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB.

Which should I try first?

Use the accounting service, parts workflow and job volume you already have. Try one real repair from booking through invoice and accounting confirmation. A free plan is useful only if its limits fit the work.

Sources and review notes.

Published by FieldOpsX Pro. Competitor facts were checked against the official sources below on October 28, 2026. This is a vendor comparison, not an independent review. Plans and availability can change; confirm the current offer before subscribing.

FieldOpsX Pro details: pricing, Wave connection, QuickBooks Online, parts inventory and device availability.

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