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Software COMPARISON

ServiceM8 vs
Gas Engineer Software

Both Gas Engineer Software (GES) and ServiceM8 are capable job management software options. But which one stacks up better for heating and plumbing businesses?

OVERVIEW

What separates the two?

GES is made for heating & plumbing

Built around CP12s, installations, serving jobs, and the way you actually work — not a generic all-trades app. Because we spend all our time creating software for heating businesses, every feature is aimed at you.

GES has an easier setup process

Simple plans, transparent pricing, and an intuitive app/web portal make GES easy to integrate into the way you work. With a full-featured Android app, you won’t have to invest in new tech either.

Forms are built in to GES

Start a trial and choose your plan. Everything you need comes out of the box with GES, and you won’t need to create custom forms (or pay extra to get set up).

GES is made for heating & plumbing

Built around CP12s, installations, serving jobs, and the way you actually work — not a generic all-trades app. Because we spend all our time creating software for heating businesses, every feature is aimed at you.

GES has an easier setup process

Simple plans, transparent pricing, and an intuitive app/web portal make GES easy to integrate into the way you work. With a full-featured Android app, you won’t have to invest in new tech either.

Forms are built in to GES

Start a trial and choose your plan. Everything you need comes out of the box with GES, and you won’t need to create custom forms (or pay extra to get set up).

FEATURE COMPARISON

Gas Engineer Software vs ServiceM8 – Features

Where the two line up, and where Gas Engineer Software wins on the heating & plumbing trade.

Features ServiceM8 GES
iPhone & iPad app
Full-featured Android appcreate jobs, quotes & invoices Lite only
Web / desktop access
Built for UK gas & heating
Gas certificates (CP12, LGSR) Custom forms purchased separately
Flue gas analyser integrationKane, Anton & TPI
Boiler manuals & AI assist
In-app gas rate calculator
Job management
Scheduling & calendar
Quotes & invoicing
Customer management (CRM)
Take payment on site
Automated service reminders
Accounting integrations
Xero and QuickBooks

Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
In-app calling
ServiceM8 phone
Online booking system
UK-based support
Free trial (no card required)
14-days

14-days
Pricing model Per job, capped Per user, unlimited jobs
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"Gas Engineer Software is a great fit. For the price range, you'd have to be psychotic to say no — it's such great value for money."

Edward Lovell KM Plumbing and Heating · Gloucester

KEY DIFFERENCES

The main differences between GES & ServiceM8

GES offers the full app on Android

ServiceM8's Android app is "Lite" — handy for temporary workers or subcontractors, but it can't create jobs, quotes or invoices. The full app is iPhone and iPad only.

  • Create jobs, quotes & invoices on Android with GES
  • Same full app on iPhone, iPad & web
  • No iOS-only lock-in for your team
ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only; Android is a cut-down "Lite" app.

UK gas certificates, built in

CP12, commissioning checklists, oil records and more are ready to go and maintained with GES. On ServiceM8, they're treated as custom forms you have to build or purchase separately.

  • All gas & oil records out of the box with GES
  • Signed and sent on site
  • Kept current as standards change
On ServiceM8 you purchase certificates as add-ons from the ServiceM8 marketplace.

GES is made for heating & plumbing teams

Gas-specific tools are left out with general field-service apps. GES is a huge help for engineers in the field and admin staff in the office with custom job statuses.

  • Flue gas analyser integration (Kane, Anton, TPI)
  • Boiler manuals with AI assist
  • In-app gas rate calculator
ServiceM8 is a general field-service app — no analyser link, boiler manuals or gas calculator.

No caps on your jobs

GES is priced per user with no monthly job limits — log as many jobs as you like, however busy you get. ServiceM8 charges by job volume and caps how many you can create each month.

  • Unlimited jobs every month
  • Straightforward per-user pricing
  • No overage charges when work picks up
ServiceM8 plans cap new jobs each month (50–1,500 depending on plan).

UK support that gets it

Need a hand? You're talking to a UK-based team that knows heating and plumbing — not an overseas help desk in another time zone.

  • Only GES offers UK-based phone & email support
  • People who understand the trade
  • Contact GES support via phone, email, live chat, help articles, and WhatsApp.
ServiceM8 only offers support over a live chat, website message box, or help articles..

Who it's for

ServiceM8 is a strong all-rounder for multi-trade businesses juggling lots of different trades. If you're focused purely on gas, heating and plumbing, Gas Engineer Software is built around exactly that.

  • Built for heating & plumbing specialists
  • Gas workflows, not generic job cards
  • Everything tuned to how you work
Running a multi-trade firm? ServiceM8's broad, all-trades approach may suit you better.

GES offers a proven job workflow for heating businesses 

Easy to use & set up

It takes minutes to set up & learn Gas Engineer Software.

Grows with your business

Add users as you grow, and manage teams effectively. 

Reliable & proven system

There’s no point having to enter in the same thing every cert, right?

TRY GES FOR FREE

Start your 14-day free trial

Try GES, create certificates, and more in a 14-day free trial

  • Unlimited certificates during trial
  • Try every feature
  • Free onboarding call included
  • No credit card required