The cheapest FSM software on a pricing page is rarely the cheapest on your bank statement. VAT, per-user charges, SMS, card fees and features locked in higher tiers can double the headline price. This guide compares affordable field service software on the total you would actually pay.
Competitor details reviewed . This is a HiveSuite-published guide, not an independent ranking. Each comparison links to official product sources and shows the plan requirements for each platform.
How to work out the real cost.
- VAT. Many UK prices exclude VAT. Add 20% to compare like for like, unless you reclaim VAT.
- Per user or per business. Multiply per-user prices by everyone who needs access, including field staff.
- Usage limits. Job-volume caps, SMS allowances and AI allowances can push you up a plan.
- Features in higher tiers. Customer portals, certificates, stock control and PPM are often only on the more expensive plans.
- Extras. SMS credits, card payment fees, onboarding, data import and add-on modules.
- Billing terms. Annual prices look lower but tie you in. Compare the monthly price you could leave.
Every feature, VAT included, priced per team.
HiveSuite does not have a free plan or a cut-down cheap tier. Every plan includes every feature, and the price on the pricing page includes VAT. The Solo plan is £34.99/month for 1 admin/staff and 2 crew; Small Team is £89.99/month for 5 admin/staff and 5 crew.
- Included on every plan: Customer Portal, compliance templates, inventory with purchase orders, recurring jobs and invoices, HiveIntel reporting and optional Stripe card payments.
- What costs extra: SMS sending needs a paid plan and credits, and a dedicated UK number for two-way replies is a separate paid option. Stripe charges its own card fees.
- No card to start: a 30-day free trial with every feature and no credit card required.
Published prices of FSM software in the UK.
Starting prices from each vendor's published UK pricing where available. These change, so follow the comparison for current details and sources, and check whether each price includes VAT.
ServiceM8
One of the lowest UK starting prices, with job-volume and SMS allowances that set which plan you need.
Pricing: UK paid plans start at £25/month for Starter. Plans have job-volume and SMS allowances; check VAT and extra usage.
Field work: Full app on iOS and a Lite app on Android. Check offline behaviour on the device and plan you would use.
Check: ServiceM8 has a full iOS app and a Lite Android app. The full management experience remains centred on iOS.
Powered Now
A flat price for one user on Business, then per-user pricing from Professional. Prices exclude VAT.
Pricing: Business is a flat £28/month for one user. Professional is £32 and Premium £40 per user/month. All prices exclude VAT.
Field work: Quotes, invoices, expenses and purchase orders; forms and certificates depend on plan.
Check: Powered Now Business is capped at one user; the per-user model starts at Professional. Forms and certificates are listed in Professional, and the customer portal and automatic quote and invoice chasing in Premium.
Workever
Per-user UK pricing. Stock, assets and service contracts are in the higher Ultimate plan.
Pricing: The UK page lists Base at £29 and Ultimate at £39 per user/month. Check tax, add-ons and trial terms.
Field work: Offline mobile apps are listed in its plan comparison. Check which records and actions are available offline.
Check: Workever lists stock management, assets, service contracts and a customer self-service portal in Ultimate. Xero and QuickBooks are add-ons.
Tradify
Per-user UK pricing excluding VAT, with SMS charged separately.
Pricing: UK Lite is £34 per user/month and Plus is £44 per user/month, excluding VAT. SMS is charged separately.
Field work: Jobs, scheduling, quoting, invoicing, timesheets and cost tracking.
Check: Certificate coverage and SmartTools availability vary by plan. SMS is charged separately.
Fergus
UK plans with full users and timesheet users priced differently. SMS and payments are extra.
Pricing: UK Essentials starts at £39/month and Professional at £45/month. User types, SMS and payment costs affect the total.
Field work: Quoting, job cards, calendar, recurring jobs, forms and accounting integrations.
Check: Fergus separates full users and timesheet users. SMS alerts, certificates and payment charges are listed separately.
Joblogic
Per-user Standard pricing billed annually. Higher tiers are quoted.
Pricing: Standard starts at £45 per user/month billed annually. Premium and Enterprise require a quote.
Field work: Job management and assets; PPM and route scheduling are listed under Premium.
Check: Joblogic lists PPM and route scheduling in Premium, and customer portals and stock management in Enterprise.
Jobber
US dollar pricing that varies by team size and billing term; monthly billing costs more than annual.
Pricing: USD plans vary by team size and billing term. Core starts at $29/month when billed annually; monthly billing costs more.
Field work: Scheduling, quotes, invoices and online booking.
Check: Jobber pricing and Client Hub availability vary by plan, team size and billing term. Two-way texting is available in the UK.
The cheapest option depends on your headcount.
One person
A flat single-user plan or a low job-volume plan can be cheapest. Check what is missing from the entry tier and what one extra person would cost. See software for sole traders.
3 to 10 people
Per-user pricing adds up quickly. A worked example: 5 users at £34 per user excluding VAT is £170, or £204 including VAT, before SMS and payments. HiveSuite's Small Team plan covers 5 admin/staff and 5 crew for £89.99 including VAT. See FSM software for small businesses.
Larger teams with many field staff
Look for cheaper field user types or plans with unlimited field users. HiveSuite Professional includes 20 admin/staff and unlimited crew for £249.99/month including VAT.
Is free FSM software worth it?
Some vendors offer free plans with limits on jobs, users or features. Check what you lose, and how much it costs to move up when you hit the limit, before building your business on one.
HiveSuite plans at a glance.
Every HiveSuite plan includes every feature. The only difference is how many people are included. Prices include VAT:
| Plan | Monthly, inc. VAT | Included users |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | £34.99 | 1 admin/staff + 2 crew |
| Small Team | £89.99 | 5 admin/staff + 5 crew |
| Growing Team | £149.99 | 10 admin/staff + 10 crew |
| Professional | £249.99 | 20 admin/staff + unlimited crew |
| Enterprise | £499.99 | 50 admin/staff + unlimited crew |
To compare fairly, write down your headcount (office and field), the features you need and your expected SMS use, then price each platform's cheapest plan that covers all three.
Before you decide
What is the cheapest FSM software in the UK?
On headline price, ServiceM8 and Powered Now have some of the lowest published UK starting prices for one user. For teams, the cheapest option depends on per-user charges and VAT. HiveSuite starts at £34.99/month including VAT and includes every feature; its Small Team plan covers 5 admin/staff and 5 crew for £89.99/month.
Is there free field service management software?
Some vendors offer free plans with limits on jobs, users or features. HiveSuite does not have a free plan, but offers a 30-day free trial with every feature and no credit card required.
Do FSM software prices include VAT?
Often not. Many UK prices are shown excluding VAT, so add 20% to compare. HiveSuite subscription prices include VAT.
What hidden costs should I look for?
SMS credits, card payment fees, onboarding or data import charges, add-on modules and features only available on higher tiers. Also check whether field staff count as full users.
Is annual billing cheaper?
Annual billing usually lowers the monthly price but commits you for a year. A flexible monthly plan costs more per month but lets you leave if the software does not work for you.
Compare FSM software for your type of business.
- Best FSM Software UK - Field service management platforms compared for UK businesses.
- Best FSM Software for Small Businesses - For teams of 2 to 10 office and field staff.
- Best FSM Software for Sole Traders - For one-person trade and service businesses.
- Best FSM Software for Electricians - EICRs, minor works and testing on site.
- Best FSM Software for Plumbers and Heating Engineers - Callouts, boiler servicing and gas safety records.
- Best FSM Software for HVAC - Maintenance contracts, parts and commissioning.
- Best FSM Software for Cleaning Businesses - Recurring cleans, teams and regular billing.
- Best FSM App UK - Field service apps compared on mobile and offline working.
- Best Planned Maintenance (PPM) Software UK - Recurring servicing, assets and next-check-due dates.
See also HiveSuite's field service management software and every software comparison.
Price your exact setup.
Take your real headcount and the features you need, and work out the monthly total including VAT for each shortlisted platform. Then trial the cheapest two or three with a real job before you commit.
HiveSuite offers a 30-day free trial with every feature and no credit card required.