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Aspire vs ServiceTrade

Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of October 2026.

8 users
$42k
Aspire

Best for: Commercial landscaping job costing and production

Usability: not yet tested

VS
ServiceTrade

Best for: Commercial HVAC, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service

Usability: not yet tested

Quote only
Software is quote only; card fees below are modeled from published rates where available.
Quote only
Quote only
Software is quote only; card fees below are modeled from published rates where available.
Quote only
Card-processing rates
Aspire card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
ServiceTrade card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
+Add-on
Built-in card payments
Included✓
✓Included
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Included✓
✓Included
Commercial & contract jobs
Included✓
✓Included
Inventory tracking
Included✓
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Not available–
✓Included
Service agreements / plans
Included✓
–Not available
Marketing automation
Not available–
✓Included
Customer portal
Included✓
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included✓
Bottom line: Neither platform publishes a comparable all-in total — we do not treat software-only or quote-only figures as cheapest. Card fees use a documented mix (55% in-person, 30% online, 15% Amex/keyed) on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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Aspire vs ServiceTrade — key takeaways
  • Aspire is best for commercial landscaping job costing and production; ServiceTrade is best for commercial HVAC, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service.
  • Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
  • Aspire: Pricing is quote only as of August 2026; ServiceTrade: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026.
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Aspire: included; ServiceTrade: included.
  • QuickBooks sync — Aspire: included; ServiceTrade: included.
  • Commission: Aspire — We earn $0 from this vendor; ServiceTrade — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.

Pricing checked

  • Aspire: Quote only, checked on August 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Quote-only — Aspire bills a single monthly license with unlimited users. GPS and payments are priced separately. Not re-checked on 2026-10-05.
  • ServiceTrade: Quote only, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Quote-only — ServiceTrade publishes Select / Premium / Enterprise suites priced mainly by technician count (office users free). No list prices.

How we tested

Done
  • This comparison is based on published pricing and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of either product.
Not done
  • No product trial, demo, or in-app screenshots. We make no claims about ease of use, mobile UX, support, or implementation.

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Aspire vs ServiceTrade — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aspire and ServiceTrade?
Aspire is best for commercial landscaping job costing and production, while ServiceTrade is best for commercial HVAC, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service. Aspire targets commercial shops; ServiceTrade targets commercial shops.
Which is cheaper, Aspire or ServiceTrade?
Both Aspire and ServiceTrade are quote only or not publicly listed.
Is Aspire or ServiceTrade better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — Aspire: included; ServiceTrade: included. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from Aspire or ServiceTrade?
Aspire: We earn $0 from this vendor; ServiceTrade: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.