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3-way comparison · Commercial mechanical contractors

BuildOps vs ServiceTitan vs ServiceTrade

Three popular field service platforms compared side-by-side. Pricing, feature overlap, integration depth, and which fits which buyer.

BuildOps logo

BuildOps

All-in-one platform for commercial subcontractors

7.1
Starting price
Custom quote
User rating
4.5 / 5
Best team size
20-200
Free trial
No
Visit BuildOps →
ServiceTitan logo

ServiceTitan

All-in-one software for the trades

7.4
Starting price
Custom quote
User rating
4.4 / 5
Best team size
10+
Free trial
No
Visit ServiceTitan →
ServiceTrade logo

ServiceTrade

Commercial service contractor platform

7.6
Starting price
From $89/mo
User rating
4.4 / 5
Best team size
10-100
Free trial
No
Visit ServiceTrade →

Pricing side-by-side

Tier BuildOpsServiceTitanServiceTrade
Tier 1 Service — CustomStarter — CustomSelect — $89/mo
Tier 2 Project — CustomEssentials — CustomPremium — $119/mo
Tier 3 Combined — CustomThe Works — CustomEnterprise — Custom

Features all three have

✓ dispatching

Common integrations

quickbooks

Which to pick

Pick BuildOps if

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

Watch out for: Commercial-only — not built for residential. Expensive. Implementation requires 4-8 weeks.

Pick ServiceTitan if

Enterprise trades businesses ($1M+ revenue, 10+ technicians) wanting depth and reporting

Watch out for: Expensive; long implementation (3-6 months); steep learning curve; no transparent pricing

Pick ServiceTrade if

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

Watch out for: Not designed for residential; learning curve for non-commercial teams

Frequently asked questions

Which is best — BuildOps, ServiceTitan, or ServiceTrade?

Based on our WrenchStack Score, ServiceTrade ranks highest of the three for commercial mechanical contractors. But "best" depends on your specific buyer profile — see the side-by-side comparison above and read each tool's full review for the nuances.

What's the cheapest of the three?

ServiceTrade starts at From $89/mo, the lowest entry point of these three. Note: cheapest starting price isn't always cheapest total cost. Per-user pricing scales differently than per-company pricing as team size grows.

Do they all integrate with QuickBooks?

Yes — all three integrate with QuickBooks. Depth varies (one-way push vs two-way sync, Online vs Desktop support). Check each tool detail page for specifics.

Need a deeper dive?

See our full reviews of each, take the matching quiz, or compare any two head-to-head.