Discover the simplest trade CRM
Key take-away
Fintrano
Is perfect if you want to keep things simple, work on any device, and focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. With all of the standard tools, but nothing industry-specific, we are a great all-in-one solution for mobile businesses focused on keeping customers informed throughout the process.
ServiceM8
Is excellent if you want a feature-complete system and you're comfortable in the Apple ecosystem. Its also an iPhone-only powerhouse app that does schedules, invoices, and instant card payments for field crews.
What is ServiceM8?
ServiceM8 is a field service management app built for trade and service businesses. It works best on Apple devices and helps you manage the entire job lifecycle. It's designed primarily for businesses that use Apple devices.
What
ServiceM8
does:
- Comprehensive job workflow including quotes, invoices, and payments
- Mobile-optimised for working in the field on iPhone/iPad
- Job forms and checklists you can complete on-site
- Integration with accounting software like Xero
What to
consider
- Functionality works best on iOS devices (limited on Android)
- Confirmations, reminders and 'on my way' notifications require extra setup and may impact the price
- More features mean more setup and a steeper learning curve
- Doesn't emphasise review generation
When Fintrano
makes sense
Fintrano takes a different approach - We've deliberately kept things simple so you can focus on doing great work rather than learning new software. It was designed to keep customers in the loop every step of the way, reducing your admin and generating reviews from happy, well informed, customers.
Fintrano's philosophy
We believe many small service business find software that tries to do everything overwhelming. If you already have tools you like for invoicing (or you invoice informally), and you just need to manage your schedule and look professional to customers, Fintrano strips away the complexity.
- Platform freedom – Your team can use Android, iPhone, or a laptop or a combination.
- Clear customer communication with 4 automated texts per job to confirm, remind, track and then a feedback request.
- Zero learning curve – If you can use a calendar, you can use Fintrano. No templates to configure, no modules to learn.
- Customer experience focus – Automatic confirmations, reminders, live location tracking, and review requests are built in. Your customers get a premium experience without you lifting a finger.
- Review generation – Unlike ServiceM8, we actively help you build your online reputation by prompting a review from your customer at the best time.
- Genuinely simple pricing – 80p per job (or 70p on Pro). No surprises, scales as you grow.
When Fintrano
isn't right:
- You require complex job forms, checklists or inventory management.
- You need advanced reporting or business analytics.
- You are required to fill out safety checklists or electrical compliance forms.
Our features work
for our customers
Automatic
notifications
Live 'on my way'
tracking
Automatic
review requests
Quick Decision Guide
Choose
Fintrano if:
- You want the simplest possible tool for automatic customer communication.
- You want to work on any device: Android, iPhone, PC, or tablet.
- You want simple job management.
- You want an app that has built in quoting and invoicing.
- The customer experience and building your online reviews is your top priority.
- You want fast and easy setup and configuration.
Choose
ServiceM8 if:
- You work primarily on iPhone or iPad.
- You want complex job management features like forms, checklists, and timesheets.
- You're looking for maximum functionality.
