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The bottom line Last reviewed June 2026

ServiceM8 handles day-to-day jobs well, but scaling needs full workflows. Ascora adds large project management, equipment and inventory, progressive invoicing and a full CRM on one platform - with optional onboarding and real support - so you can grow without bolting on extra tools.

  • Large projects, progressive invoices & retentions
  • Equipment maintenance & inventory tracking
  • Supplier bill import built in (an add-on in ServiceM8)
  • Quote & invoice reminder automation
  • Full CRM on one platform
  • Optional onboarding & human support

What Makes Ascora Different

Built for Growing Trade Businesses

Go beyond simple field service management with tools for large projects, multiple phases, and progress invoicing — perfect for businesses ready to scale.

Next-Level Automation

Save hours every week with automatic quote and invoice reminders and smart supplier bill imports — built in, not add-ons.

Complete Asset & Inventory Control

Track equipment, stock, and maintenance across teams and locations. Stay organised and reduce costly downtime.

All-in-One CRM & Team Support

Manage customer relationships, jobs, and communication from one place — backed by optional onboarding and real human support.

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Why Switching to Ascora Transformed How JF Maintenance Operates

"After testing nearly every system out there, nothing could do it all — until we found Ascora. Now we’re finally using our Purchase Order system the right way and saving more than $10,000 a year. We thought we had everything under control, but clearly, we were losing thousands before!”

  • Michael, JF Maintenance

Why Professional Trade Businesses Choose Ascora

Ascora is the only field service management software powerful enough for complex operations, yet affordable and easy to start. Try it now and see measurable results within a week, with no forced onboarding fees.

Ascora vs ServiceM8: field service management software compared feature by feature.
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Paid Assisted Onboarding Optional no
Native iOS and Android App yes yes
Dispatch scheduling and route optimisation yes yes
Time Tracking yes yes
Quote and Invoice Reminders Automations yes no
Auto-email import for supplier bills yes Add-on
Large Project Management with Sections yes no
Track Progressive Invoices, variation and retentions yes no
Equipment Maintenance yes no
Inventory Tracking yes no
Asset and Equipment Management yes no
Full CRM yes no
FAQ

Ascora vs ServiceM8 questions.

When should I move from ServiceM8 to Ascora?
When you outgrow simple job management. Ascora adds large project management, progressive invoicing, equipment, inventory and a full CRM, so it suits teams scaling beyond ServiceM8's core workflows.
Does Ascora cost more than ServiceM8?
Ascora's plans start at $29 per user per month with optional, not compulsory, onboarding, and bundle features ServiceM8 treats as add-ons or does not offer, so comparable setups are often better value.
Does Ascora include supplier bill import?
Yes, it is built in. On ServiceM8 supplier bill import is an add-on; Ascora auto-imports bills and can scan them with AI.
Can Ascora manage equipment and inventory?
Yes. Equipment maintenance, asset history and live inventory tracking are standard in Ascora and not available in ServiceM8.
Does Ascora handle large projects?
Yes. Large project management with sections, progressive invoices, variations and retentions are built in - capabilities ServiceM8 lacks.

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