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Chippie vs ServiceM8

The biggest difference is platform: ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only, and Android users get a cut-down "Lite" app meant for field staff, not owners. Chippie runs the same full app on Android and iPhone. ServiceM8 counters with unlimited users, deep automation and award-winning Xero integration; Chippie counters with simplicity and no monthly job caps on paid plans.

Chippie
$25/mo incl. 2 users

Free plan: 20 jobs a month

  • Same full app on Android & iPhone
  • No monthly job caps on paid plans
  • Simple & fast, zero learning curve
  • Australian-owned
  • Offline mode in development
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ServiceM8
$29/mo (Starter, incl. GST)

Free plan: 30 jobs/month, 1 user

  • Full app is iOS-only
  • Android gets "Lite" (field staff only)
  • Plans capped by jobs: 50 / 150 / 500 per month
  • Unlimited users on paid plans
  • Partial offline (no PDFs or sending offline)
Paid plans $29 to $349/month

ServiceM8 pricing and platform details verified 3 July 2026 against ServiceM8's Australian pricing page and help centre.

The Android question, in ServiceM8's own words

This isn't our characterisation. ServiceM8's help centre describes its Android app, ServiceM8 Lite, like this:

"ServiceM8 Lite for Android… is limited to core functionality suitable for field technicians, subcontractors & temporary workers who don't have a management role, only need to see jobs scheduled to them, and don't need access to certain add-ons or features limited to the iOS app."

ServiceM8 help centre, accessed 3 July 2026

If you run the business from an Android phone, you can't quote or invoice from the ServiceM8 app; the full app requires an iPhone or iPad. Chippie gives every user the same full app on Android and iPhone.

Feature comparison

Feature Chippie ServiceM8
Starting price Free plan / Pro $25/mo Free plan / Starter $29/mo incl. GST
Free plan 20 jobs/mo 30 jobs/mo, 1 user
Monthly job caps None on paid plans 50 / 150 / 500 / 1,500 by tier
Users included Pro: 2 · Team: 4 (+$10/extra) Unlimited on paid plans
Full app on Android Yes, same as iPhone Lite app only; full app is iOS-only
Quotes & invoices Yes, with GST Yes (iOS & web; not in Android Lite)
Offline mode In development Partial: view/update synced jobs; no PDFs or sending offline
Xero integration Yes (Pro plan) Yes, award-winning
AI quoting tools Not yet All plans, incl. free
Phone support line Email support Chat/ticket only
Euro pricing €15 Pro / €25 Team None published
Best for Mixed Android/iPhone crews up to ~10 All-iPhone teams up to ~20 wanting automation

Real cost over a year

ServiceM8 plans are capped by jobs per month, so the real comparison depends on how busy you are. Chippie's paid plans have no monthly job caps.

Your volume ServiceM8 Chippie You save per year
Up to ~20 jobs/mo Free (30 jobs, 1 user) Free (20 jobs) Both free solo
~50 jobs/mo Starter $348/yr Pro $300/yr $48
~150 jobs/mo Growing $948/yr Pro $300/yr $648
~500 jobs/mo Premium $1,788/yr Team $540/yr $1,248
All prices AUD incl. GST per ServiceM8's Australian pricing page (verified 3 July 2026). ServiceM8 paid plans include unlimited users; Chippie Pro includes 2 users and Team includes 4, extra users $10/month. ServiceM8's card-payment fees also scale by tier: 2.10% + 30c on Free down to 1.49% + 30c on Premium.

Which one is right for you?

Choose Chippie if:

  • Anyone in your crew (especially you) runs an Android phone
  • You want the same full app on every phone, no Lite tier
  • Busy months shouldn't bump you up a pricing tier
  • You want software with zero learning curve
  • You're in Europe and want euro pricing with VAT handled

Choose ServiceM8 if:

  • Your whole team is on iPhones or iPads
  • You need unlimited users more than uncapped jobs
  • You want AI quoting and "Zero Admin" automation on every tier
  • Award-winning Xero integration is your top priority
  • You value its track record: 4.5/5 on Capterra across 300+ reviews

Fair context: ServiceM8 is a well-regarded product with high satisfaction scores. Its two well-documented gaps are the Android Lite limitation (corroborated by ServiceM8's own help centre plus Capterra and Trustpilot reviews) and chat/ticket-only support with no phone line.

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Chippie vs ServiceM8: your questions

Does ServiceM8 work on Android?

Only partially. The full ServiceM8 app is iOS-only. Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, which ServiceM8's own help centre describes as limited to core functionality for field technicians, subcontractors and temporary workers who don't have a management role. Chippie runs the same full app on Android and iPhone.

Is Chippie cheaper than ServiceM8?

It depends on your job volume. ServiceM8 Starter is $29 a month for 50 jobs; busier months push you to Growing at $79 or Premium at $149. Chippie Pro is $25 a month with no monthly job cap. At around 150 jobs a month, that's $79 versus $25.

Does ServiceM8 have a free plan?

Yes. ServiceM8's free plan covers 30 jobs a month for 1 user. Chippie's free plan covers 20 jobs a month, no credit card required. Both are genuinely free tiers, not trials.

Does ServiceM8 charge per user?

No. ServiceM8's paid plans include unlimited users, which is a genuine strength; its plans are capped by jobs per month instead. Chippie Pro includes 2 users and Team includes 4, with extra users at $10 a month, and no monthly job caps on paid plans.

Does ServiceM8 work offline?

Partially. Per ServiceM8's help centre, jobs already synced to the device can be viewed and updated offline, including notes and photos, but generating final PDF quotes or invoices and sending emails or texts require a connection. Chippie's offline mode is in development and not shipped yet, so neither tool offers full offline capability today.

What are ServiceM8's job limits?

ServiceM8 plans are capped by jobs per month: Free 30, Starter 50, Growing 150, Premium 500, Premium Plus 1,500 or more. Chippie's paid plans have no monthly job caps; only the free plan is limited, to 20 jobs a month.

Does Chippie connect to Xero?

Yes, Chippie connects to Xero on the Pro plan. ServiceM8's Xero integration is award-winning and a genuine strength, so if deep accounting integration is your top priority, compare both carefully.

Can I move my ServiceM8 data to Chippie?

Yes. Export your client list from ServiceM8 as a CSV, send it to us, and we'll import it into your Chippie account for free, usually the same day. Keep PDF copies of old quotes and invoices for your records. Request a free migration.

Does ServiceM8 support European businesses?

ServiceM8 is usable in any country, but as of July 2026 it publishes no euro pricing and no stated VAT handling for European customers. Chippie has euro pricing (Pro €15, Team €25 per month) with VAT handled.

When is ServiceM8 the better choice?

Choose ServiceM8 if your whole team is on iPhones and you want its Zero Admin automation, unlimited users on paid plans, AI quoting on every tier, or its award-winning Xero integration. It rates 4.5/5 on Capterra. Chippie is the better fit for mixed Android and iPhone crews who want the full app on every phone without job caps.

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Competitor pricing, platform, and feature details on this page were verified 3 July 2026 from ServiceM8's public Australian pricing page and help centre. ServiceM8 is a trademark of its owner; Chippie is not affiliated with ServiceM8.