BigChange vs GoCanvas
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
BigChange
JobWatch field service platform (UK-rooted, expanding globally)
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 25-500
- Free trial
- No
GoCanvas
Mobile forms and workflow automation for field service businesses
- Starting price
- From $29/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 5-100
- Free trial
- 30 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where BigChange and GoCanvas genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: GoCanvas publishes a starting price (From $29/mo). BigChange does not, so comparing them costs you a sales call.
- → Trades served: GoCanvas covers Roofing, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service. The other does not.
- → Free trial: GoCanvas runs a 30-day trial. BigChange has none, so you evaluate it on a demo.
- → Integrations: only BigChange connects to xero, sage; only GoCanvas connects to zapier, dropbox, google drive.
- → Features the other lacks: BigChange has scheduling, dispatching, vehicle_tracking; GoCanvas has mobile_forms, inspection_checklists, work_orders.
Quick verdict
BigChange: Mid-large field service organizations 25+ techs running mixed fleet + service operations.
GoCanvas: Trades businesses needing custom mobile forms beyond what their primary FSM provides — inspection forms, safety checklists, equipment audits, custom work order templates.
User ratings favor GoCanvas (4.5 vs 4.5).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick BigChange if…
- → Your situation matches BigChange's target profile: Mid-large field service organizations 25+ techs running mixed fleet + service operations
Pick GoCanvas if…
- → Your situation matches GoCanvas's target profile: Trades businesses needing custom mobile forms beyond what their primary FSM provides — inspection forms, safety checklists, equipment audits, custom work order templates
- → You want to try before buying — GoCanvas offers a 30-day free trial; BigChange requires a demo
- → You serve multiple trades — GoCanvas covers 9 verticals vs BigChange's 5
- → You want a more mature, stable platform — GoCanvas was founded in 2008 (18 years) vs BigChange's 2014
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | BigChange | GoCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Starter — Custom | Business — $45/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro — Custom | Premium — $65/mo |
| Tier 3 | Enterprise — Custom | Enterprise — Custom |
BigChange uses custom-quoted pricing (typically $250-$800/user/mo for enterprise FSM platforms); GoCanvas has transparent public pricing starting at $29/mo. If budget predictability matters, GoCanvas wins on transparency alone. If you need enterprise-tier features and don't mind the sales process, BigChange's custom pricing reflects the deeper feature set.
Pros & cons
BigChange
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 5 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- + 12 years of product maturity (founded 2014)
- − Heavy on UK/EU market
- − Longer implementation
- − Opaque US pricing
- − No free trial (GoCanvas offers 30 days)
- − No public pricing — sales call required for a quote
GoCanvas
- + 30-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.5 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 9 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- + Broad feature coverage (8 core features)
- − Not a full FSM — needs to integrate with separate scheduling/invoicing platform
- − Per-user pricing adds up at scale
- − Learning curve for form-builder tool
Implementation timeline comparison
BigChange
Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing
GoCanvas
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in BigChange
- + scheduling
- + dispatching
- + vehicle tracking
- + stock control
- + quoting
- + invoicing
- + ai assistant
Both have
Only in GoCanvas
- + mobile forms
- + inspection checklists
- + work orders
- + photo documentation
- + esignature
- + gps tracking
- + custom workflows
- + offline mode
Integrations
Only in BigChange
- + xero
- + sage
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
- ✓ salesforce
Only in GoCanvas
- + zapier
- + dropbox
- + google drive
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | BigChange fit | GoCanvas fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | BigChange |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, BigChange or GoCanvas?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. BigChange is best for Mid-large field service organizations 25+ techs running mixed fleet + service operations. GoCanvas is best for Trades businesses needing custom mobile forms beyond what their primary FSM provides — inspection forms, safety checklists, equipment audits, custom work order templates. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is BigChange cheaper than GoCanvas?
Both BigChange and GoCanvas use custom pricing or have similar entry costs — request quotes from both to compare apples-to-apples for your specific team size.
Can BigChange and GoCanvas integrate with QuickBooks?
BigChange integrates with QuickBooks natively. GoCanvas integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do BigChange or GoCanvas offer a free trial?
BigChange: no free trial advertised; demo on request. GoCanvas: 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
How long does BigChange vs GoCanvas take to implement?
BigChange: Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing. GoCanvas: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from BigChange to GoCanvas (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
BigChange vs GoCanvas: which has better customer support?
Both BigChange and GoCanvas offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (either) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
Should your product be in this comparison?
We review BigChange and GoCanvas against their own published pricing and terms, and we publish the cons next to the pros. If you build a competing product and it is not covered here, send it to us and it gets the same treatment.
Listings are free. No vendor can pay for placement, for a score, or to have a documented con removed. Read this page first and decide whether you want that.