A cheaper, simpler Service Autopilot alternative.
Service Autopilot is powerful for large recurring-service operations — but the automations, texting and client portal you actually want are gated at $499/mo or Elite (call for pricing), plus a signup fee. From a solo operator to a multi-crew company, FieldOps delivers the essentials for $29–$149/mo.
FieldOps vs Service Autopilot, side by side
What you get, and what it costs — no cherry-picking.
| Feature | FieldOps | Service Autopilot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & fees | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | $49/mo + fee |
| Card processing rate | 2.9% + 30¢ (0% to us) | Not disclosed |
| Use your own Stripe account | ||
| No signup / setup fee | Signup fee | |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Demo only |
| Features | ||
| Customer portal (client hub) | Elite | |
| Dispatch calendar | ||
| Profit & revenue reports | Pro+ | |
| Customer notifications | Email · SMS soon | Elite |
| Automated quote follow-ups | Email · SMS soon | Pro Plus |
| Automated appointment reminders | Email · SMS soon | |
| Automatic review requests | Email · SMS soon | Pro Plus |
| QuickBooks sync | Elite | |
| GPS check-ins | Pro+ | |
Service Autopilot pricing & rates verified 2026-07-08 from Service Autopilot's pricing page. Service Autopilot bills annually and adds a one-time signup fee to every tier — it lists "+ sign-up fee" without an amount; $97 (Startup/Pro) and $247 (Pro Plus) are per third-party reports. Its card-processing rate isn't published.
Why crews leave Service Autopilot
- The Automations engine — the reason to buy Service Autopilot — is gated at the $499/mo Pro Plus tier.
- Two-way texting, the client portal and QuickBooks are Elite-only (call for pricing).
- Every tier carries a one-time signup fee on top of the subscription.
- Enterprise-style pricing and onboarding — a steep, expensive learning curve when you just want to run jobs.
Honest pricing, and 0% of your jobs.
Plans start at $29/mo, with features based on your plan, no signup fee, and a 14-day free trial with no card required. Card payments run through your own Stripe account. Stripe processing fees apply; FieldOps adds no platform fee.
- Plans from $29/mo
- 0% platform fee
- 14-day free trial
- No signup fee
FieldOps vs Service Autopilot FAQ
Do I need the $499 Pro Plus plan to get automations?+
On Service Autopilot, yes — the Automations engine starts at Pro Plus ($499/mo), and two-way texting, the client portal and QuickBooks are Elite (call for pricing). FieldOps includes the customer portal on every plan, with email quote follow-ups and review requests on Pro and Max. FieldOps does not offer QuickBooks sync.
Is there a signup fee with FieldOps?+
No. FieldOps has no signup or setup fee and a 14-day free trial with no card. Service Autopilot adds a one-time signup fee to every tier (reported at $97–$247).
Is FieldOps a fit if I run recurring services?+
Yes — recurring jobs, a dispatch calendar and route-friendly scheduling ship today. Service Autopilot goes deeper on chemical tracking and aerial measurement for large lawn/pest operations; for most companies, FieldOps covers the day-to-day for a fraction of the price.
Switch from Service Autopilot in an afternoon
Import your customers and jobs, run a real job through FieldOps, and see the difference. Free for 14 days, no card required.
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