3-way comparison · Commercial-only trades platforms
BuildOps vs ServiceTrade vs Simpro
Three popular field service platforms compared side-by-side. Pricing, feature overlap, integration depth, and which fits which buyer.
BuildOps
All-in-one platform for commercial subcontractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- User rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 20-200
- Free trial
- No
ServiceTrade
Commercial service contractor platform
- Starting price
- From $89/mo
- User rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Best team size
- 10-100
- Free trial
- No
Simpro
End-to-end software for commercial trade businesses
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- User rating
- 4.2 / 5
- Best team size
- 10-200
- Free trial
- No
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | BuildOps | ServiceTrade | Simpro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Service — Custom | Select — $89/mo | Essentials — Custom |
| Tier 2 | Project — Custom | Premium — $119/mo | Growth — Custom |
| Tier 3 | Combined — Custom | Enterprise — Custom | Connect — Custom |
Features all three have
Common integrations
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 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
Pick Simpro if
Commercial HVAC/electrical/plumbing contractors 10-200 employees mixing project and service work
Watch out for: Originally Australian; US market presence still growing; learning curve
Frequently asked questions
Which is best — BuildOps, ServiceTrade, or Simpro?
Based on our WrenchStack Score, ServiceTrade ranks highest of the three for commercial-only trades platforms. 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.