Kickserv vs BuildOps
Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of May 2026.
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8 techs
$42k
K
Kickserv
Best for: Simple jobs & estimates for small teamsWE EARN $0
VS
B
BuildOps
Best for: Commercial-only mechanical contractorsWE EARN $0
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
Built-in card payments
Included✓
✓Included
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Included✓
+Add-on
Commercial & contract jobs
Included✓
–Not available
Inventory tracking
Included✓
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
–Not available
GPS fleet tracking
Included✓
–Not available
Service agreements / plans
Included✓
+Add-on
Marketing automation
Not available–
✓Included
Customer portal
Included✓
+Add-on
Reporting & dashboards
Included✓
Bottom line: Kickserv comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,334/mo all-in). Kickserv skews residential; BuildOps skews commercial. Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
Kickserv vs BuildOps — key takeaways
- Kickserv is best for simple jobs & estimates for small teams; BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors.
- For an 8-technician shop, Kickserv is the lower-cost option at about $1,334/month all-in (Kickserv: $1,334/mo, BuildOps: $2,477/mo, May 2026).
- Commercial & contract jobs — Kickserv: a paid add-on; BuildOps: included.
- QuickBooks sync — Kickserv: included; BuildOps: included.
- Commission: we earn $0 from Kickserv; we earn $0 from BuildOps. Both scored identically.
Kickserv vs BuildOps — frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Kickserv and BuildOps?
- Kickserv is best for simple jobs & estimates for small teams, while BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors. Kickserv targets residential shops; BuildOps targets commercial shops.
- Which is cheaper, Kickserv or BuildOps?
- For an 8-technician shop, Kickserv is the lower-cost option at about $1,334/month all-in (Kickserv: $1,334/mo, BuildOps: $2,477/mo, May 2026).
- Is Kickserv or BuildOps better for commercial HVAC?
- Commercial & contract job support — Kickserv: addon, BuildOps: included. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
- Do you earn a commission from Kickserv or BuildOps?
- We earn $0 from Kickserv, and we earn $0 from BuildOps. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.