# BuildOps vs Kickserv

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Kickserv

| Attribute | BuildOps | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 39.1 (33% (low)) | 73.3 (65% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Integrated software for commercial contractors to manage field operations, projects, and finances in one system, featuring built-in AI for dispatch optimization, invoicing, and job tracking. It is indexed under Field Service Management Software.","source":"https://buildops.com/pricing","question":"What is BuildOps?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BuildOps does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://buildops.com","question":"How much does BuildOps cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to BuildOps. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://buildops.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does BuildOps support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for BuildOps, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://buildops.com/resources/ai-field-management-pricing","question":"Can BuildOps be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for BuildOps, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct and Viewpoint. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://buildops.com/pricing","question":"What does BuildOps integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for BuildOps. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as BuildOps not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://buildops.com/security-policy","question":"What security certifications does BuildOps have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"BuildOps is available in the United States and Canada. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://buildops.com/resources/ai-field-management-pricing","question":"Where is BuildOps available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based platform that helps service businesses manage customers, schedule and dispatch work, create estimates and invoices, and collect online payments. Includes mobile features for field technicians and integrations with accounting software. It is indexed under Field Service Management Software.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"What is Kickserv?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kickserv offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9.90 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"Is Kickserv free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kickserv supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"What platforms does Kickserv support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Kickserv, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"Can Kickserv be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for Kickserv, including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Stripe, Mailchimp, Xero, Vend, Unleashed and Cin7, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"What does Kickserv integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kickserv is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","question":"Where is Kickserv available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Integrated software for commercial contractors to manage field operations, projects, and finances in one system, featuring built-in AI for dispatch optimization, invoicing, and job tracking. | Cloud-based platform that helps service businesses manage customers, schedule and dispatch work, create estimates and invoices, and collect online payments. Includes mobile features for field technicians and integrations with accounting software. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pci":false,"soc2":true,"quoting":true,"inventory":true,"trade_focus":"general","work_orders":true,"gps_tracking":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"per_user","dispatch_board":true,"mobile_offline":true,"target_segment":"smb","self_scheduling":false,"invoicing_payments":true,"accounting_integration":true,"quickbooks_two_way_accounting_sync":true,"gps_truck_tracking_and_technician_dispatch_board":true,"mobile_app_invoicing_and_field_credit_card_capture":true,"truck_stock_inventory_and_purchase_order_generation":true,"recurring_service_maintenance_agreement_auto_billing":true}` | `{"pci":false,"soc2":false,"quoting":true,"inventory":false,"trade_focus":"general","work_orders":true,"gps_tracking":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"per_user","dispatch_board":true,"mobile_offline":false,"target_segment":"smb","self_scheduling":true,"invoicing_payments":true,"accounting_integration":true,"pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":false,"quickbooks_two_way_accounting_sync":true,"integrated_voip_call_tracking_and_screen_pop":false,"good_better_best_multi_option_pricebook_quoting":false,"gps_truck_tracking_and_technician_dispatch_board":true,"consumer_financing_integration_greensky_synchrony":false,"mobile_app_invoicing_and_field_credit_card_capture":true,"truck_stock_inventory_and_purchase_order_generation":false,"recurring_service_maintenance_agreement_auto_billing":false,"uber_style_customer_technician_en_route_tracking_link":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 14 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Sage Intacct"},{"name":"Viewpoint"},{"name":"Viewpoint Vista","native":true,"category":"accounting","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Viewpoint Spectrum","native":true,"category":"accounting","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"QuickBooks Desktop"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Vend"},{"name":"Unleashed"},{"name":"Cin7"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Bill.com"},{"name":"WorkflowMax"},{"name":"Harvest"},{"name":"TSheets"},{"name":"Freshdesk"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US","CA"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","summary":"Custom pricing based on crew size, trades, and required modules","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://buildops.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T11:55:24.266Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free - 5 users","features":["Customer management","Job scheduling","Basic features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free tier","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Basic Plus","summary":"$99/month for 10 users","features":["Customer management","Estimates","Invoicing","Online payments","GPS tracking","Mobile app","Digital signatures","Onsite credit card payment","Customer portal"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Per-user subscription","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"QuickBooks Integration","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Customer Self Service Portal","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $9.90/user/month. Free tier with 5 users. Annual plans available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.kickserv.com/blog/new-pricing-announced-by-kickserv","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:32:08.497Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | quote | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":9.9,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Field Service Management Software)

| Capability | BuildOps | Kickserv |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Trade focus | General / multi-trade | General / multi-trade |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Mobile app with offline mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dispatch / scheduling board | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work-order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Quote-to-cash** |  |  |
| Quoting / estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing + in-field payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Operations** |  |  |
| GPS / fleet tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory / parts management | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Customer self-scheduling (online booking) | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Integrations** |  |  |
| Accounting integration (QuickBooks / Xero) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| PCI DSS compliant (payments) | ✗ | ✗ |
| SOC 2 Type II | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per user | Per user |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | SMB / growing contractor | SMB / growing contractor |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:08:32.657Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*