BuildOps vs ServiceTrade
Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of October 2026.
Best for: Commercial-only mechanical contractors
Usability: not yet tested
Best for: Commercial HVAC, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service
Usability: not yet tested
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BuildOps vs ServiceTrade: how to choose
BuildOps and ServiceTrade both target commercial mechanical contractors and both are quote-only, so the split is which workflows they list, not a sticker. BuildOps lists commercial projects and service contracts together — complex jobs and asset tracking — aimed at HVAC/mechanical shops that still bid construction. ServiceTrade lists commercial service: inspections, deficiency-to-quote, and recurring maintenance agreements on an asset hierarchy. If revenue is still half project work, BuildOps lists that mixed model; if you are a service-and-agreement shop, ServiceTrade lists that. Demo the deficiency and project workflows side by side — that is where the listed feature sets diverge.
- BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors; ServiceTrade is best for commercial HVAC, mechanical, and fire-life-safety service.
- Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
- BuildOps: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026; ServiceTrade: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026.
- Commercial & contract jobs — BuildOps: included; ServiceTrade: included.
- QuickBooks sync — BuildOps: included; ServiceTrade: included.
- Commission: BuildOps — We earn $0 from this vendor; ServiceTrade — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.
Pricing checked
- BuildOps: Quote only, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Quote-only — BuildOps publishes no list prices. Pricing is delivered after a demo.
- 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
- This comparison is based on published pricing and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of either product.
- 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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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?
- Both BuildOps and ServiceTrade are quote only or not publicly listed.
- 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?
- BuildOps: We earn $0 from this vendor; ServiceTrade: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.