Free plans & trials · updated October 2026

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

ServiceM8Free plan · $0

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)
Try ServiceM8 free (14 days) →
YardbookFree plan · $0

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
See Yardbook pricing →

Tools with a free trial

Longest trial first. "After the trial" is the cheapest plan for one technician.

SoftwareFree trialCard neededAfter the trial (1 tech)
30 daysNot stated$60/moStart · month-to-monthTry free (30 days)
14 daysNo$31/moEssentials · month-to-monthTry free (14 days)
14 daysNo$59/moBasic · billed annuallyTry free (14 days)
14 daysNo$17/moPro · month-to-monthTry free (14 days)
14 daysNo$45.95/moOwner Operator · billed annuallyTry free (14 days)
14 daysNo$79/moGrowing · as listedTry free (14 days)
14 daysNot stated$47/moLite · as listedTry free (14 days)
14 daysNot stated$39/moPro · as listedTry free (14 days)
7 daysNot statedQuote onlyTry 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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