Enterprise-style platforms are often better suited to larger organisations with more involved procurement processes and longer implementation cycles. PPM is built specifically for ServiceM8 users — same-day setup, transparent flat pricing, month-to-month.
Enterprise-style field service platforms are often better suited to larger organisations. Growing trade businesses may find that the onboarding, commitment, and cost structure doesn't match their needs.
Enterprise platforms typically require annual or multi-year contracts. For a growing business, being locked in before you know if the tool fits can create unnecessary risk.
When pricing requires a custom quote and sales negotiation, it's difficult to forecast your costs or compare options. You often won't know what you'll pay until deep in the process.
Enterprise implementations often involve a more involved onboarding process, requiring dedicated consultants and staff training — time and cost that smaller businesses may not have budget for.
Platforms often better suited to larger enterprise operations may bring overhead that growing trade businesses don't need — making day-to-day use harder than it should be.
No contracts, no lock-in. Pay monthly and cancel any time — directly from the ServiceM8 addon marketplace. Your business, your terms.
Install from the ServiceM8 addon marketplace and start creating contracts immediately. No onboarding consultant, no training days, no delays.
£17.99/month. Flat. Published. No custom quotes, no per-user add-ons, no implementation fees. What you see is what you pay — every month.
Track every piece of equipment with manufacturer, model, serial number, installation date, warranty, and compliance records — all linked to contracts and schedules.
Track gas safety certificates, fire safety records, F-Gas compliance, and any other regulatory requirements. Automated expiry reminders so nothing lapses.
PPM lives inside ServiceM8 — your existing clients, sites, and jobs are already there. Automatically generate ServiceM8 jobs when maintenance visits are due.
How the two platforms compare on the things that matter most to trade businesses.
| Simpro | PPM Service Contracts | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Custom quote only | £17.99/month flat |
| Contract term | Annual or multi-year | Month-to-month |
| Price predictability | Custom quote — varies | Fixed — £17.99/mo |
| Setup time | Typically longer onboarding | Same day |
| Asset tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learning curve | Typically more involved onboarding | Simple — start same day |
| Best for | Mid to large enterprise | Any size ServiceM8 business |
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PPM runs as a ServiceM8 addon, so your existing ServiceM8 clients, sites, and jobs are already there. Install PPM from the ServiceM8 Add-on Store and start creating contracts the same day. There is no lengthy onboarding process and no implementation consultant required.
No. PPM is month-to-month with no minimum term. You can cancel at any time directly from the ServiceM8 addon marketplace. There are no cancellation fees, no notice periods, and no annual price increases — this is how PPM was built to work.
PPM is purpose-built for planned preventive maintenance within ServiceM8. It covers contract management, flexible maintenance scheduling, full asset tracking, compliance certificate management, customer portal access, and automatic ServiceM8 job generation — everything you need to run a recurring maintenance operation, without the enterprise overhead.
PPM is £17.99 per month flat — no per-user fees, no setup costs, no custom quote required. Enterprise platforms typically use custom pricing that requires a sales process before you know what you'll pay. With PPM, the price is published and consistent from day one.
Start a 30-day free trial and see how purpose-built planned maintenance management works for ServiceM8 users — transparent pricing, same-day setup, no long-term commitment required.