mHelpDesk vs ServiceM8
Both are on the HVAC Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| mHelpDesk |  ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #6 7.8 | #1 7.9 |
| Maker | mHelpDesk | ServiceM8 |
| Starts at | $169 a month | $29 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Pro: $169 a month Growth: $249 a month Success: $374 a month Free trial: $0 | Free: $0 Starter: $29 a month Growing: $79 a month Premium: $149 a month |
| Verdict | mHelpDesk covers the service workflow from lead and estimate through scheduling, invoicing, and payment, with customer booking and QuickBooks syncing. Choose a plan based on its user limit, and note that QuickBooks history is not fully imported. | ServiceM8 combines contractor job management with payment, team and customer tools. The free tier has clear user and job limits; paid plans provide unlimited users and are priced in AUD including GST. |
| Visit mHelpDesk | Visit ServiceM8 |