SAWIN Service Automation vs ServiceM8
Both are on the Plumbing Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| SAWIN Service Automation |  ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #31 5.3 | #2 7.9 |
| Maker | — | ServiceM8 |
| Starts at | On request | $29 a month |
| Free | No | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | SAWIN Enterprise: on request | Free: $0 Starter: $29 a month Growing: $79 a month Premium: $149 a month |
| Verdict | SAWIN combines office workflows, technician mobile tools, accounting synchronization, and fleet visibility for home-service operations. Its self-hosted Enterprise option and broad field-service scope suit established contractors, while pricing requires a demo request. | 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 SAWIN Service Automation | Visit ServiceM8 |