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Updated April 2026

Yoley vs ServiceM8

Both are Apple-first trade apps. One is UK-built and free; the other is Australian and paid. Here’s how they line up for UK tradespeople in 2026.

TL;DR

ServiceM8 is an Apple-optimised job management platform built in Australia. Its entry pricing is around £29/month per user and it’s loved for its polished iPad app, forms engine and team features. Yoley is the UK-built alternative: free forever, iPhone-native, with UK-specific essentials like CIS and HMRC SA103 mapping built in. If you’re a UK sole trader or small team, Yoley covers your actual daily workflow for free. If you need ServiceM8’s team-scheduling, forms and iPad-first experience, ServiceM8 is still the stronger product — at a price.

UK-specific essentials

ServiceM8 is built for a global audience, not specifically for UK trades. That means a few of the things a UK tradesperson needs every day aren’t first-class in ServiceM8:

  • CIS. The Construction Industry Scheme is UK-only. ServiceM8 doesn’t have native CIS deduction handling. Yoley does — free on the Free plan.
  • HMRC SA103 categories. ServiceM8’s expense tracking isn’t mapped to the UK self-assessment form. Yoley’s is — every scanned receipt lands in the right SA103 box.
  • Payment processors. ServiceM8 uses Stripe at ~2.9%. Yoley uses Monek (UK FCA-regulated) at 1.49%.
  • Making Tax Digital. Both apps produce clean data exports, but Yoley’s expense structure is already shaped for your SA103.

Where ServiceM8 wins

ServiceM8 has a deeper feature set across a wider surface area. If any of these are on your must-have list, it beats Yoley today:

  • iPad-first layout. Yoley’s iPhone layout runs on iPad, but ServiceM8 is designed for iPad with a split-view two-pane interface.
  • Custom forms and checklists. ServiceM8’s forms builder is mature and powerful. Yoley doesn’t yet have a custom-forms engine.
  • Team scheduling with real-time tracking. ServiceM8 handles multi-person crews and on-site status tracking. Yoley is single-user in 2026.
  • Add-on ecosystem. ServiceM8 has a marketplace of add-ons for SMS, maps, accounting and reporting integrations.

Where Yoley wins

  • £0 monthly. ServiceM8 is around £29/month/user. Yoley’s Free plan covers the full core trade workflow.
  • 1.49% card payments (Yoley) vs ~2.9% (ServiceM8 + Stripe). Over a year, that’s the difference between keeping or paying away a few hundred pounds.
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone at 0.99% — take a contactless payment on your iPhone with no card reader. ServiceM8 has payment links but not native Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UK today.
  • On-device OCR receipt scanning using Apple Vision — no cloud upload.
  • CIS subcontractor management on the Free plan.
  • HMRC SA103 mapping so your expenses are shaped for self-assessment.
  • UK-built, UK-supported. Time zone, language, tax rules, banking — all native to your market.

Who should pick which

Pick ServiceM8 if…

  • You run a crew of 3+ and need multi-person scheduling with job status tracking.
  • Your work depends on custom forms, checklists or sign-off sheets (e.g. fire safety, gas-safe compliance).
  • You work primarily on iPad and need that layout optimised.
  • You’re happy to pay the subscription and don’t need UK-specific CIS / SA103 handling.

Pick Yoley if…

  • You’re a UK sole trader or small team on iPhone.
  • CIS is part of your world and you don’t want to bolt on a separate tool.
  • You want to stop paying £29/month and get lower card fees.
  • You value an iPhone-native, Face-ID-protected workflow with iCloud sync.

Related comparisons

Feature Yoley ServiceM8
Monthly price (entry)£0 free~£29 / user
Built for UKYesAustralian
Card payment rate1.49%~2.9% (Stripe)
Tap to Pay on iPhone (UK)0.99% (Pro)Limited
CIS managementFreeNo
HMRC SA103 mappingYesNo
Receipt OCROn-deviceBasic
iPad-optimised layoutiPhone layout worksYes
Team schedulingRoadmapYes
Custom forms engineNoYes
Add-on marketplaceNoYes
Face ID / biometric lockYesNo

The Apple-first app, built in the UK.

Same iPhone-native feel as ServiceM8, without the Australian base and the £29/month bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yoley a good UK alternative to ServiceM8?

Yes. ServiceM8 is a capable field-service app but built around Australian/US workflows, while Yoley is built for UK trades with CIS, UK VAT and UK card payments handled natively and for free.

How does Yoley's pricing compare to ServiceM8?

Yoley's core app is free forever with optional Pro at £9.99/month. ServiceM8 has a limited free tier and then charges monthly (around £29/month for meaningful usage). Yoley gives unlimited quotes and invoices at no cost.

Does Yoley do job scheduling like ServiceM8?

Yoley includes a diary with weather-aware scheduling for planning jobs. ServiceM8 offers deeper dispatch and team-management tools, so larger field-service teams may prefer it; sole traders and small teams usually find Yoley's diary enough.

Is Yoley built for UK tax rules?

Yes. Yoley handles UK CIS deductions and VAT, and is made by a UK company (Yoley Limited), so the figures and templates match what HMRC and your customers expect.