Jobber vs ServiceM8:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, ServiceM8 had more branded searches than Jobber among field service management platforms in New Zealand. ServiceM8 had about 1,020 branded searches, while Jobber had 880. ServiceM8 made up 10.2% of all field service management platform searches we track, and Jobber accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about field service management platforms, ServiceM8 appeared in three of the five answers and Jobber in two. ServiceM8 was mentioned before Jobber in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
ServiceM8, about 16% more searches than Jobber
Who does AI mention more?
ServiceM8, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Jobber in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
ServiceM8, named ahead of Jobber in 3 of 5 answers
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Top field service management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ServiceM8 was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Jobber was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. ServiceM8 was listed before Jobber in three out of five answers.
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See every answer about field service management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which field service management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best field service management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best field service management platform in New Zealand for trades jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“field service management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job scheduling software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Jobber or ServiceM8 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jobber and ServiceM8 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine field service management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ServiceM8, Jobber. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceM8 | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 11.3% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 10.2% | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 11.1% | 5% |
| Apr 2026 | 13.2% | 5.9% |
| May 2026 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 12.7% | 7% |
| Jul 2026 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Jobber and ServiceM8 changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending September 2026: Jobber took it in August 2026, ServiceM8 took it in September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Jobber’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 880.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, ServiceM8’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 11.3% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand field service management platforms in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Tradify overtook Jobber to become the leader among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 44.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Simpro overtook Jobber to rank 2nd among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 21.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, ServiceM8 overtook Jobber to rank 3rd among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 10.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Jobber lost share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 66.7% to 8.8%.
How are Jobber’s and ServiceM8’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jobber’s and ServiceM8’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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