Software comparison

Tradify vs ServiceM8 for UK electricians

Tradify and ServiceM8 are closely matched for core workflows. Both support EIC certificates, EICR certificates, scheduling, and invoicing; both integrate with Xero. Tradify has confirmed CIS and DRC support. ServiceM8 has confirmed offline operation and suitability for teams of 5–20. Starting price is £34 for Tradify and £0 for ServiceM8.

Choose Tradify if…

  • Choose Tradify if confirmed CIS and DRC support matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for ServiceM8.

Choose ServiceM8 if…

  • Choose ServiceM8 if the lower starting price is the deciding factor.
  • Choose ServiceM8 if confirmed offline operation matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Tradify.
  • Choose ServiceM8 if confirmed suitability for teams of 5–20 matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Tradify.

Key decision points

Pricing

Pricing features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
Starting price£34Source£0Source
Monthly cost for one userNot confirmed£0Source
Billing unituserSourceper monthSource
TrialYesSourceYesSource

Team fit

Team fit features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
Sole-trader suitabilityYesSourceYesSource
Suitability for 5–20 staffNot confirmedYesSource

Electrical certificates

Electrical certificates features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
EIC supportYesSourceYesSource
EICR supportYesSourceYesSource
Minor Works certificatesYesSourceYesSource

Job management

Job management features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
SchedulingYesSourceYesSource
DispatchYesSourceYesSource
InvoicingYesSourceYesSource
Maintenance contractsNot confirmedYesSource
Stock / inventoryNot confirmedYesSource

Accounting

Accounting features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
Xero integrationYesSourceYesSource
QuickBooks integrationYesSourceYesSource
CIS / DRC supportYesSourceNot confirmed

Platforms and access

Platforms and access features
FeatureTradifyServiceM8
iOS appYesSourceYesSource
Android appYesSourceYesSource
Offline operationNot confirmedYesSource
APINot confirmedYesSource

Starting price comparison

ServiceM8 has the lower starting price: £0, compared with £34.

More product information

Tradify overview · ServiceM8 overview · Comparison data · Markdown