# BuildOps vs Kickserv

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Kickserv

| Attribute | BuildOps | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 30.6 (33% (low)) | 76 (65% (medium)) |
| 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 | 4 | 14 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Sage Intacct"},{"name":"Viewpoint"}]` | `[{"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 | commercial | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:22:30.398Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*