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Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software

STEL Order vs ServiceM8

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 9 checks side by side
Higher score STEL Order #1 in Appliance Repair Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit STEL Order
ServiceM8 #7 in Appliance Repair Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit ServiceM8

STEL Order leads on 0 checks, ServiceM8 on 1, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSTEL Order · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceServiceM8 · $29/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ServiceM8
  • Most featuresSTEL Order · 7 of 7

STEL Order scores higher on our rubric for appliance repair software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

ServiceM8 is cheaper to start at $29/user/mo against $30/user/mo.

STEL Order is the better fit for teams wanting free mobile field service. ServiceM8 is the better fit for budget-conscious mobile service teams.

  • STEL Order fits best

    Teams wanting free mobile field service

  • ServiceM8 fits best

    Budget-conscious mobile service teams

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Side by side

Feature STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗ ServiceM8 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Appliance Repair Software #7 in Appliance Repair Software
Best for Teams wanting free mobile field service Budget-conscious mobile service teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR 2FA
Integrations 2 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features STEL Order 7/7 · ServiceM8 1/7
Dispatch & scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Work orders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Warranty records ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Parts inventory ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Technician mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Invoicing & payments ✓ ✓
Appliance history ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes CRM, billing, calendar, estimates, and mobile app
  • Offline Android and iOS apps support field work away from connectivity
  • Dispatch, warranty, inventory, payments, and asset history cover repair operations
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced FSM features start on the Business plan
  • API access and multiple geolocation are limited to the Pro plan
  • Only Stripe and PayPal are listed as integrations
  • 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
Our verdict

STEL Order is cloud-based business management software for appliance repair companies and other field-service businesses. It brings together customer and asset records, warranty information, product catalogs, inventory, scheduling, work…

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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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  1. STEL OrderAppliance Repair Software 9.4Free plan
  2. ServiceM8Appliance Repair Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STEL Order — where it wins

    • Free plan includes CRM, billing, calendar, estimates, and mobile app
    • Offline Android and iOS apps support field work away from connectivity
    • Dispatch, warranty, inventory, payments, and asset history cover repair operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced FSM features start on the Business plan
    • API access and multiple geolocation are limited to the Pro plan
    • Only Stripe and PayPal are listed as integrations

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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