The cheapest field service software, by published price
Included: Dedicated field service software (not app-builder templates) that publishes at least one monthly price.
Order: Lowest published monthly plan first.
Data: each vendor's own pricing page, check date per row. Nobody paid to be on this list. Methodology
Entry plans are often single-user and leave out scheduling for a team, online booking or QuickBooks sync. Price the plan with the features you'd actually use and the number of users you have.
Annual billing discounts are common; the table shows the monthly price the vendor lists and the note says when it's an annual-billing figure.
The list
| # | Tool | Type | Lowest plan | Plan includes | Billing | Free trial / plan | Contract | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ServiceM8 | FSM | From $0/mo | 1 user, 30 jobs/mo | By jobs per month | 14-day free trial | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 2 | Markate | FSM | From $5/mo | +$5/employee/mo on top of base | — | — | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 3 | Joist | FSM | From $12/mo | — | — | — | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 4 | QuoteIQ | FSM | From $29.99/mo | 1 user | — | 14-day free trial | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 5 | Tradify | FSM | From $47/mo | Per user/month | — | 14-day free trial, no card | No contracts | 2026-11-09 |
| 6 | GorillaDesk | FSM | From $49/mo | Per route | Per route | Free trial | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 7 | Jobber | FSM | From $49/mo | 1 user; $29/mo billed annually | — | 14-day free trial, no card | No commitment, 1-year, or annual prepaid | 2026-11-02 |
| 8 | Service Autopilot | FSM | From $49/mo | + sign-up fee | — | — | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 9 | Housecall Pro | FSM | From $59/mo | Billed annually; 1 user | — | 14-day free trial, no card | No long-term contract | 2026-11-09 |
| 10 | Kickserv | FSM | From $60/mo | 5 users | — | 30-day free trial | Monthly or annual (save 20%) | 2026-11-09 |
| 11 | Arborgold | FSM | From $149/mo | Monthly; $129 with annual contract | — | — | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 12 | JobTread | FSM | From $199/mo | +$20/mo per internal user (monthly) | — | — | — | 2026-11-09 |
| 13 | Service Fusion | FSM | From $245/mo | $208/mo billed annually | — | — | Monthly or annual (save 15%) | 2026-11-09 |
The check date links to the vendor pricing page it was read from. Prices change; confirm at signup.
ServiceM8
Small trade teams; free plan for 30 jobs/mo
Markate
Field service software for small contractors with à-la-carte add-ons.
Joist
Estimating and invoicing app for contractors.
What to check
Per-user pricing adds up fast with techs.
Scheduling, invoicing, online booking, QuickBooks sync.
Built-in card processing has its own fees.
Make sure you're comparing the same billing period.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest field service software?
By lowest published monthly plan: ServiceM8, Markate, Joist. Check user limits and features on those plans.
Is there free field service software?
ServiceM8 list a free plan.
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