Is there free software for a small moving company's scheduling?
Short answerA small mover can start with a free job tool: ServiceM8 lists a free plan for one user with 30 jobs a month, and Square lists a free tier with processing fees only. [1] [2] Moves need crew, truck and time-block scheduling, so test those first. [1]
The explanation
A move ties up a truck and a crew for hours, sometimes a full day. Check whether the tool can show a truck as booked, assign a crew and block the time. On a free tier, you may keep a separate list for trucks. [1]
Deposits are common in moving to hold the date. Square's free tier is a payment tool as well as a calendar, and you pay processing fees when you take a payment. [2] Confirm whether deposits can be taken at booking.
Quote step matters too: moves are priced by inventory, distance and time. Free tools often do not handle that, so a spreadsheet may carry it. Count how many moves you do in a month. If it is more than thirty jobs, the free plan will not last. [1]
In moving company
Moves cluster at month end and on weekends. Check how the tool shows two moves on the same day with one truck so you do not double-book it. All moving company scheduling questions.
How Apex does it
In progress
Part of this is built. The rest is not. Status as of 2026-10-07; the badge shows the least-built feature involved.
Apex's truck and equipment scheduling, deposits at booking and moving pack with proof of delivery are in progress. There is no permanent free plan, and the trial is 14 days with no card.
- SC31Resource / equipment scheduling (rooms, trucks)(Rolling out)
- BK22Deposits / prepayment at booking(In progress)
- IP12Moving / delivery pack (proof of delivery)(Rolling out)
Apex Flow Scheduler is in early access. See how we label status.
Sources
- ServiceM8 pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
- Square Appointments pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
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