BuildOps vs FieldEdge
Both score 7.5/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.5/10. BuildOps is one of the few platforms designed specifically for commercial contractors who juggle high-volume service calls alongside construction projects. It is not cheap, and implementation is complex. But if you are a commercial HVAC or mechanical shop doing $5M+ in revenue and need to manage service and projects in one system, it delivers. Residential contractors should look at ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro instead.
BuildOps 
FieldEdge Rank
#7 of 35
Rank
#10 of 35
Features
13/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
Custom
Starting at
$100/mo
User reviews
4.3/5 (190)
User reviews
4.1/5 (320)
What they cost
| BuildOps | FieldEdge | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Contact for pricing | $100 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
FieldEdge publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. BuildOps requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly subscription.
Where BuildOps wins
- Purpose-built for commercial contractors which means features like multi-site tracking and project management actually work
- Extremely configurable with features that can be toggled on and off at company or user level
- Dispatch board consolidates service calls and project work into a single view
- Customer portal and CRM tools are strong for managing commercial client relationships
Where FieldEdge wins
- Best QuickBooks integration in the FSM space, two-way sync that actually works
- Built-in flat-rate pricebook with Good/Better/Best presentation for techs
- Maintenance agreement tracking and automated renewal billing
- Strong dispatch board for managing 5-30 tech operations
Where BuildOps falls short
- Pricing is opaque and significantly higher than residential-focused competitors
- Implementation costs range from $1,000 to $20,000+ with a steep learning curve
- No online booking since commercial clients do not typically book that way
- Integration setup can be challenging and training resources are limited
Where FieldEdge falls short
- Per-user pricing gets expensive fast. A 15-tech shop pays $1,500-$2,250/month
- No customer portal or online booking
- Mobile app is functional but not as polished as Housecall Pro or Jobber
- No marketing tools, no review management
Who is each product built for?
BuildOps
Target: 10-200+ technicians
BuildOps is one of the few platforms designed specifically for commercial contractors who juggle high-volume service calls alongside construction projects. It is not cheap, and implementation is complex. But if you are a commercial HVAC or mechanical shop doing $5M+ in revenue and need to manage service and projects in one system, it delivers. Residential contractors should look at ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro instead.
FieldEdge
Target: 5-50 technicians
FieldEdge is the pick for shops that depend on QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built into their FSM tool. The two-way QuickBooks sync is genuinely better than anyone else. But you will pay per tech, and it adds up. If QuickBooks integration is not your top priority, Housecall Pro or Jobber give you more features for less money.
Feature comparison
| Feature | BuildOps | FieldEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatching | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Dispatching | ||
| GPS tracking | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Estimates | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| QuickBooks integration | ||
| Operations | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Maintenance agreements | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Growth | ||
| Marketing tools | ||
| Review management | ||
| AI features | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Both score 7.5/10. BuildOps fits 10-200+ technicians, while FieldEdge fits 5-50 technicians. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
BuildOps uses custom pricing (contact sales). FieldEdge starts at $100/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
BuildOps: No free trial. FieldEdge: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
BuildOps covers 13 of 17 features we track. FieldEdge covers 13 of 17. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, BuildOps has a mobile app. FieldEdge does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most field service management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick BuildOps if...
Commercial mechanical and HVAC contractors managing both service calls and construction projects simultaneously
Pick FieldEdge if...
HVAC and plumbing shops that live in QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built in