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BuildOps vs ServiceTrade

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

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8 techs
$42k
BuildOps

Best for: Commercial-only mechanical contractors

VS
ServiceTrade

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

~$2,477/mo
$1,280 software + $1,197 payments
Custom quote *
~$2,018/mo
$800 software + $1,218 payments
Custom quote * · LOWEST
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
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✓
✓Included
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: ServiceTrade comes out cheaper at your team size ($2,018/mo all-in). Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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BuildOps vs ServiceTrade: how to choose

By the FieldServiceScout editorial teamIndependently reviewed July 2026

BuildOps and ServiceTrade both target commercial mechanical contractors and both refuse to publish list prices, so the real split is workflow, not a sticker. BuildOps is built around commercial projects and service contracts together — complex jobs, asset tracking, and a quote-only implementation aimed at HVAC/mechanical shops that still bid construction. ServiceTrade is the commercial *service* platform: inspections, deficiency-to-quote, and recurring maintenance agreements on an asset hierarchy, with office users free. If your revenue is still half project work, BuildOps fits the mixed model; if you are a service-and-agreement shop, ServiceTrade is the tighter tool. Run the indicative costs above at your tech count, then demo the deficiency and project workflows side by side — that is where the products actually diverge.

BuildOps vs ServiceTrade — key takeaways
  • BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors; ServiceTrade is best for commercial hvac, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service.
  • For an 8-technician shop, ServiceTrade is the lower-cost option at about $2,018/month all-in (BuildOps: $2,477/mo, ServiceTrade: $2,018/mo, July 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — BuildOps: included; ServiceTrade: included.
  • QuickBooks sync — BuildOps: included; ServiceTrade: included.
  • Commission: we earn $0 from BuildOps; we earn $0 from ServiceTrade. Both scored identically.

BuildOps vs ServiceTrade — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between BuildOps and ServiceTrade?
BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors, while ServiceTrade is best for commercial hvac, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service. BuildOps targets commercial shops; ServiceTrade targets commercial shops.
Which is cheaper, BuildOps or ServiceTrade?
For an 8-technician shop, ServiceTrade is the lower-cost option at about $2,018/month all-in (BuildOps: $2,477/mo, ServiceTrade: $2,018/mo, July 2026).
Is BuildOps or ServiceTrade better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — BuildOps: included, ServiceTrade: included. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from BuildOps or ServiceTrade?
We earn $0 from BuildOps, and we earn $0 from ServiceTrade. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.