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BuildOps vs ServiceTrade

Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit. Updated 2026-05-20.

BuildOps

All-in-one platform for commercial subcontractors

Starting price
Custom quote
Aggregate rating
4.5 / 5
Best team size
20-200
Free trial
No
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ServiceTrade

Commercial service contractor platform

Starting price
From $89/mo
Aggregate rating
4.4 / 5
Best team size
10-100
Free trial
No
Visit ServiceTrade →

Quick verdict

BuildOps: Commercial mechanical/electrical/plumbing contractors with $5M+ revenue running both service and project work.

ServiceTrade: Commercial HVAC/refrigeration/fire-life-safety contractors with recurring service agreements.

User ratings favor BuildOps (4.5 vs 4.4).

Pricing side-by-side

Tier BuildOps ServiceTrade
Tier 1 Service — Custom Select — $89/mo
Tier 2 Project — Custom Premium — $119/mo
Tier 3 Combined — Custom Enterprise — Custom

Feature comparison

Only in BuildOps

  • + project management
  • + ai voice agent
  • + quickbooks integration
  • + inventory
  • + compliance tracking

Both have

  • ✓ dispatching
  • ✓ service agreements

Only in ServiceTrade

  • + deficiency tracking
  • + customer portal
  • + asset tracking
  • + online invoicing
  • + estimate to invoice

Integrations

Only in BuildOps

  • + sage
  • + procore
  • + viewpoint

Both integrate with

  • ✓ quickbooks

Only in ServiceTrade

  • + sage intacct
  • + netsuite
  • + zapier

Both support these trades

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, BuildOps or ServiceTrade?

Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Commercial mechanical/electrical/plumbing contractors with $5M+ revenue running both service and project work. Commercial HVAC/refrigeration/fire-life-safety contractors with recurring service agreements. The right pick depends on your team size, budget, and vertical.

Is BuildOps cheaper than ServiceTrade?

Both BuildOps and ServiceTrade use custom pricing or have similar entry costs — request quotes from both to compare apples-to-apples for your specific team size.

Can BuildOps and ServiceTrade integrate with QuickBooks?

BuildOps integrates with QuickBooks. ServiceTrade integrates with QuickBooks.

Do BuildOps or ServiceTrade offer a free trial?

BuildOps: no free trial advertised; demo on request. ServiceTrade: no free trial advertised; demo on request.

Need a deeper look?

See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.