FieldOps vs Service Autopilot

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–$79/mo.

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Side by side

FieldOps vs Service Autopilot, side by side

What you get, and what it costs — no cherry-picking.

FeatureFieldOpsService Autopilot
Pricing & fees
Starting price$29/mo$49/mo + fee
Card processing rate2.9% + 30¢ (0% to us)Not disclosed
Use your own Stripe account
No signup / setup feeSignup fee
Free trial14 days, no cardDemo only
Features
Customer portal (client hub)Elite
Dispatch calendar
Profit & revenue reportsPro+
Customer notificationsEmail · SMS soonElite
Automated quote follow-upsEmail · SMS soonPro Plus
Automated appointment remindersEmail · SMS soon
Automatic review requestsEmail · SMS soonPro Plus
QuickBooks syncSoonElite
GPS check-insSoonPro+

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 — every feature included, no signup fee, and a 14-day free trial with no card required. Card payments run through your own Stripe account, so you keep 100% of what you charge. FieldOps never takes a cut of your work.

  • From $29/mo, all features
  • 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 automated quote follow-ups and review requests (over email today) and a customer self-service portal on plans starting at $29/mo, with QuickBooks sync coming to Pro at $79/mo — not a call-for-pricing tier.

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.

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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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