Original research. 7 tools analyzed. All prices verified June 2026 from public sources.
Key findings:
The average starting price for service business software is $60/month. 0 of 7 tools offer a free tier. The cheapest option is $1/month. The most expensive starts at $200/month. The real cost is rarely the sticker price: setup fees, training, and integrations often double the first-year spend.
| Software | Starting Price | Free Trial | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | $39/mo | 14 days | Small to mid-size service businesses (1-50 employees) |
| Housecall Pro | $49/mo | 14 days | HVAC, plumbing, electrical — trades with dispatch needs |
| ServiceTitan | Custom quote (~$200+/mo) | Demo only | Enterprise service companies (50+ techs) |
| ServiceM8 | $9/mo | Free tier available | Solo operators and very small teams |
| Workiz | $65/mo | 14 days | Field service teams needing phone + job management |
| Software | Starting Price | Free Trial | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildium | $55/mo | 15 days | Professional managers with 20-500 units |
| AppFolio | $1.40/unit/mo (min $280/mo) | Demo only | Mid-size to large portfolios (200+ units) |
The monthly subscription is only part of the picture. Based on our analysis of these platforms, here is what actually drives total cost:
Setup and migration: Most platforms charge for onboarding or data migration. The ones that do not charge in dollars charge in time. Plan on 20 to 40 hours of setup for a typical small shop, often more for larger operations.
Training: Every new hire needs to learn the software. Even intuitive platforms require a ramp-up period where productivity dips. The platforms with the steepest learning curves (ServiceTitan, AppFolio) also cost the most per month.
Integrations: Your software needs to talk to QuickBooks, your payment processor, maybe your phone system. Some platforms include integrations. Others charge extra. Some integrations break and require support time to fix.
Scaling costs: Many platforms charge per user or per unit. A $39/month plan for 2 users can become $200/month for 10 users. Check the per-seat pricing before you commit.
All pricing data was collected from publicly available pricing pages and documentation in June 2026. We analyzed {total_tools} software products across field service management and property management. Prices reflect the lowest available paid plan unless otherwise noted. Custom/enterprise pricing (like ServiceTitan) is estimated from industry reports and user communities.
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