Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software
ServiceM8 vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | |
| 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) |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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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