Kickserv vs Tradify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Kickserv
QuickBooks-friendly field service software for small service businesses
- Starting price
- From $60/mo
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 30 days
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $47/mo
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Kickserv and Tradify differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Tradify starts at $47 per user a month; Kickserv starts at $60 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: Tradify serves Roofing, Pool Service, Garage Door, Solar, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal, Fire Protection & Life Safety, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Kickserv: quickbooks, mailchimp; Tradify: xero, quickbooks online, myob, sage.
- → Fit for shared trades: Kickserv scores higher for General Contractors (7/10 vs 6/10), Handyman Services (8/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Kickserv: dispatching, estimates quotes, customer portal; Tradify: quotes, time tracking, job management.
Quick verdict
Kickserv: Small service businesses (1-15 employees) that run their books in QuickBooks and want simple scheduling and invoicing.
Tradify: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing.
Vertical fit favors Kickserv in 2 of 13 shared trades.
Tradify has the lower starting price (From $47/mo).
Tradify lists more integrations in our data (6 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Kickserv if…
- → Your situation matches Kickserv's target profile: Small service businesses (1-15 employees) that run their books in QuickBooks and want simple scheduling and invoicing
- → You work in General Contractors or Handyman Services: Kickserv has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → You want a longer track record: Kickserv was founded in 2006, Tradify in 2013
Pick Tradify if…
- → Your situation matches Tradify's target profile: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing
- → Entry price matters most: Tradify starts at $47 per user a month; Kickserv starts at $60 a month for the company
- → You serve several trades: Tradify serves 21 trades in our data, against 13 for Kickserv
- → Integrations matter: Tradify lists 6 integrations in our data, against 3 for Kickserv
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Kickserv | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Start: $60/mo | Lite: $47/mo |
| Tier 2 | Run: $119/mo | Pro: $51/mo |
| Tier 3 | Scale: $199/mo | Plus: $61/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Custom: quote |
Kickserv starts at $60 a month for the company on Start; its top published tier, Scale, is $199 a month. Tradify starts at $47 per user a month on Lite. Kickserv charges a flat monthly price per plan while Tradify charges per user, so Kickserv gets relatively cheaper as your team grows; check each plan's user or usage limits.
Pros & cons
Kickserv
- + 30-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors or Handyman Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 13 trades in our data
- − Custom reports start on the Run plan
- − QuickBooks Desktop sync is a paid add-on from the Run plan
- − No built-in phone system
- − Thin inventory and automation
- − Fees are non-refundable and terms renew automatically
Tradify
- + Lower entry price: From $47/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 21 trades in our data
- − Its US integrations page names four integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Google Calendar), so check US payroll and local tools
- − Timesheets, job photos and purchase orders sit on higher plans
- − Larger teams should check its dispatching and reporting
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Kickserv only
- + dispatching
- + estimates quotes
- + customer portal
- + payment processing
- + quickbooks integration
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
Listed for Tradify only
- + quotes
- + time tracking
- + job management
- + purchase orders
- + mobile app
Integrations
Listed for Kickserv only
- + quickbooks
- + mailchimp
Listed for both
- ✓ stripe
Listed for Tradify only
- + xero
- + quickbooks online
- + myob
- + sage
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Kickserv fit | Tradify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Kickserv |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Pest Control | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Locksmith | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Appliance Repair | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Kickserv |
| Moving | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Restoration | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Kickserv or Tradify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Kickserv is best for small service businesses (1-15 employees) that run their books in QuickBooks and want simple scheduling and invoicing. Tradify is best for small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Kickserv cheaper than Tradify?
Tradify has the lower entry price: $47 per user a month, against $60 a month for the company for Kickserv. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Kickserv and Tradify integrate with QuickBooks?
Kickserv lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Tradify lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Kickserv or Tradify offer a free trial?
Kickserv: a 30-day free trial. Tradify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Kickserv to Tradify (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Kickserv vs Tradify: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Kickserv's best team size at 1-15 and Tradify's at 1-10. Kickserv's entry price is $60 a month for the company; Tradify's is $47 per user a month. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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