Free field service software
Truly free field service software is rare. Of the 28 tools we track, 2 have a free plan: ServiceM8 and Yardbook. Most others let you try them free for 7 to 30 days. Here is what you get for free, the limits, and what you pay after.
Tools with a free plan
Unlimited users on paid plans; plans differ by the number of jobs per month.
- Users: 1
- Limit: 30 jobs per month
- Built for: plumbing, HVAC, pest control, cleaning, lawn care, electrical, pool service, appliance repair
- Verified on the free plan: scheduling & dispatch, online booking, routing, route optimization (live drive times), GPS tracking of techs, quotes / estimates, price book, invoicing, online payments, automatic / recurring payments, time tracking, job checklists, automated client reminders, e-signatures, QuickBooks Online sync, Zapier, open API, reports & dashboards, mobile app (iOS & Android)
- Next plan: Starter, $29/mo (as listed)
Free.
- Built for: lawn care, landscaping
- Verified on the free plan: scheduling & dispatch, routing, route optimization (live drive times), GPS tracking of techs, quotes / estimates, price book, invoicing, online payments, time tracking, expense tracking, material / chemical tracking
Tools with a free trial
Longest trial first. "After the trial" is the cheapest plan for one technician.
| Software | Free trial | Card needed | After the trial (1 tech) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Not stated | $60/moStart · month-to-month | Try free (30 days) | |
| 14 days | No | $31/moEssentials · month-to-month | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | No | $59/moBasic · billed annually | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | No | $17/moPro · month-to-month | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | No | $45.95/moOwner Operator · billed annually | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | No | $79/moGrowing · as listed | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | Not stated | $47/moLite · as listed | Try free (14 days) | |
| 14 days | Not stated | $39/moPro · as listed | Try free (14 days) | |
| 7 days | Not stated | Quote only | Try free (7 days) |
FAQ
Is there free field service software?
Yes, but only a few tools have a free plan: of the 28 tools we track, ServiceM8 and Yardbook do. 9 others offer a free trial instead.
What is the catch with a free plan?
ServiceM8 Free: 1 user, 30 jobs per month; the next plan (Starter) costs $29/mo. Yardbook Free: no published limits.
Which tool has the longest free trial?
Kickserv: 30 days.
Do I need a credit card for a free trial?
Not for Fergus, Housecall Pro, Joist, Markate and ServiceM8: they say no card is needed. For the others we list, the vendor doesn't say.
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