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Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software

ServiceM8 vs Amplafide

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score ServiceM8 #7 in Appliance Repair Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit ServiceM8
Amplafide #8 in Appliance Repair Software 6.8/10 From $150/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Amplafide

ServiceM8 leads on 1 check, Amplafide on 6, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreServiceM8 · 7.1/10
  • Free planonly ServiceM8
  • Most featuresAmplafide · 7 of 7

ServiceM8 scores higher on our rubric for appliance repair software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

ServiceM8 offers free plan; Amplafide doesn't. Amplafide offers dispatch & scheduling; ServiceM8 doesn't publish it. Amplafide offers work orders; ServiceM8 doesn't publish it. Amplafide offers warranty records; ServiceM8 doesn't publish it. Amplafide offers parts inventory; ServiceM8 doesn't publish it.

ServiceM8 is the better fit for budget-conscious mobile service teams. Amplafide is the better fit for growing teams wanting dashboards and costing.

  • ServiceM8 fits best

    Budget-conscious mobile service teams

  • Amplafide fits best

    Growing teams wanting dashboards and costing

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Side by side

Feature ServiceM8 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Amplafide 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.8
Ranking #7 in Appliance Repair Software #8 in Appliance Repair Software
Best for Budget-conscious mobile service teams Growing teams wanting dashboards and costing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ServiceM8 1/7 · Amplafide 7/7
Dispatch & scheduling Not published ✓ (best)
Work orders Not published ✓ (best)
Warranty records Not published ✓ (best)
Parts inventory Not published ✓ (best)
Technician mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Invoicing & payments ✓ ✓
Appliance history Not published ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus paid tiers starting at $29 per month
  • Offline mobile workflows with scheduling, dispatch, and payments
  • Recurring jobs, route optimization, and accounting integrations
  • Combines dispatch, GPS tracking, equipment history, and warranty records
  • Tracks parts, materials, labor, and job costs in one workflow
  • Includes dashboards, reporting, payments, and automated review requests
Cons
  • Designed for broad trade services rather than appliance repair specifically
  • Job-volume limits apply across the Free, Starter, Growing, and Premium plans
  • Invoice payments are covered, but broader customer activity management is limited
  • No free plan is available
  • The starting price is $150 per month
  • Price Book is available only on the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

ServiceM8 is cloud-based field service management software for trade contractors and service businesses. It suits small mobile teams that need job cards, job history, scheduling, staff dispatch, quoting, invoicing, payments, electronic…

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Amplafide is a cloud-based field service management platform for appliance repair companies and other home service businesses. It covers scheduling, dispatching, technician GPS tracking, estimates, invoicing, payments, customer records,…

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  1. ServiceM8Appliance Repair Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 14-day trial
  2. AmplafideAppliance Repair Software 6.8From $150/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ServiceM8 — where it wins

    • Free plan plus paid tiers starting at $29 per month
    • Offline mobile workflows with scheduling, dispatch, and payments
    • Recurring jobs, route optimization, and accounting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for broad trade services rather than appliance repair specifically
    • Job-volume limits apply across the Free, Starter, Growing, and Premium plans
    • Invoice payments are covered, but broader customer activity management is limited
  • Amplafide — where it wins

    • Combines dispatch, GPS tracking, equipment history, and warranty records
    • Tracks parts, materials, labor, and job costs in one workflow
    • Includes dashboards, reporting, payments, and automated review requests

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The starting price is $150 per month
    • Price Book is available only on the Enterprise plan
  • ServiceM87.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 14-day trial

    A flexible, budget-friendly field service platform with appliance-trade limitations.

    Visit ServiceM8Full verdict →
  • Amplafide6.8/10 · From $150/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad appliance-repair platform with strong costing and dispatch tools, starting at $150 per month.

    Visit AmplafideFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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