Software comparison

Powered Now vs ServiceM8 for UK electricians

Powered Now and ServiceM8 are closely matched for core workflows. Both support offline operation, scheduling, and invoicing; both integrate with Xero; both are suitable for sole traders. ServiceM8 has confirmed EIC certificates, EICR certificates, and QuickBooks integration. Starting price is £28 for Powered Now and £0 for ServiceM8.

Choose ServiceM8 if…

  • Choose ServiceM8 if confirmed EIC certificates matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Powered Now.
  • Choose ServiceM8 if confirmed EICR certificates matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Powered Now.
  • Choose ServiceM8 if the lower starting price is the deciding factor.
  • Choose ServiceM8 if confirmed QuickBooks integration matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Powered Now.

Key decision points

Pricing

Pricing features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
Starting price£28Source£0Source
Monthly cost for one user£28Source£0Source
Billing unitper userSourceper monthSource
TrialYesSourceYesSource

Team fit

Team fit features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
Sole-trader suitabilityYesSourceYesSource
Suitability for 5–20 staffNot confirmedYesSource

Electrical certificates

Electrical certificates features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
EIC supportNot confirmedYesSource
EICR supportNot confirmedYesSource
Minor Works certificatesNot confirmedYesSource

Job management

Job management features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
SchedulingYesSourceYesSource
DispatchNot confirmedYesSource
InvoicingYesSourceYesSource
Maintenance contractsYesSourceYesSource
Stock / inventoryNot confirmedYesSource

Accounting

Accounting features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
Xero integrationYesSourceYesSource
QuickBooks integrationNot confirmedYesSource
Making Tax Digital supportYesSourceNot confirmed

Platforms and access

Platforms and access features
FeaturePowered NowServiceM8
iOS appYesSourceYesSource
Android appYesSourceYesSource
Offline operationYesSourceYesSource
APINot confirmedYesSource

Starting price comparison

ServiceM8 has the lower starting price: £0, compared with £28.

More product information

Powered Now overview · ServiceM8 overview · Comparison data · Markdown