FieldAware vs Praxedo
Praxedo scores 7.7/10 vs 5.5/10. Best for: Mid-size to large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies with 20-200 techs that need scheduling optimization and reliable offline mobile access.
Praxedo scores higher overall at 7.7/10 vs 5.5/10. Buy Praxedo if you have 20+ techs spread across a large service area and need smart scheduling that accounts for skills, parts, and drive time. The offline mobile app is a real advantage for rural or underground work. Skip if you are under 15 techs, because the per-user cost will eat you alive and you will not use half the features.
FieldAware 
Praxedo Rank
#34 of 35
Rank
#5 of 35
Features
13/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$45/mo
Starting at
$39/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (100)
User reviews
4.4/5 (93)
What they cost
| FieldAware | Praxedo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $45 /mo | $39 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Praxedo looks cheaper at $39/month vs $45/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where FieldAware wins
- GPS Insight acquisition brings strong fleet tracking and vehicle GPS capabilities
- Dispatch board is functional for assigning and tracking work across multiple sites
- API access on higher tiers allows integration with existing enterprise systems
- Supports complex service operations including waste management and equipment servicing
Where Praxedo wins
- Scheduling optimization engine automatically assigns the right tech based on skill, location, and availability
- Mobile app works fully offline. Your techs can complete jobs in areas with no cell signal
- Serves 1,500+ companies and 65,000+ users globally. The platform handles scale
- Drag-and-drop dispatch board gives dispatchers real-time visibility across the full crew
Where FieldAware falls short
- Review scores are the lowest in this category at 3.3 on Capterra with frequent complaints
- No free trial available so you commit without testing
- No customer portal or online booking functionality
- Customization options are limited compared to competitors like BuildOps or ServiceTitan
Where Praxedo falls short
- Per-user pricing adds up fast. A 30-tech team on BusinessPlus pays $4,470/mo
- Overkill for shops under 15 techs. The interface works but is not as polished as Jobber or Housecall Pro
- French-origin company. Most support documentation was written for European markets first
Who is each product built for?
FieldAware
Target: 10-200+ technicians
FieldAware has been through ownership changes and it shows. The GPS Insight acquisition adds fleet tracking value, but the core field service platform has fallen behind competitors in usability and customer satisfaction. With a Capterra score of 3.3, user frustration is real. Unless you specifically need GPS Insight fleet tracking bundled with FSM, there are better options at every price point.
Praxedo
Target: 20-500 technicians
Buy Praxedo if you have 20+ techs spread across a large service area and need smart scheduling that accounts for skills, parts, and drive time. The offline mobile app is a real advantage for rural or underground work. Skip if you are under 15 techs, because the per-user cost will eat you alive and you will not use half the features.
Feature comparison
| Feature | FieldAware | Praxedo |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Praxedo scores 7.7/10 vs FieldAware's 5.5/10 in our ranking. Praxedo is the better pick for 20-500 technicians. FieldAware is better if you need mid-to-large field service operations that need fleet gps tracking bundled with service management.
FieldAware starts at $45/month. Praxedo starts at $39/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
FieldAware: No free trial. Praxedo: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
FieldAware covers 13 of 17 features we track. Praxedo 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, FieldAware has a mobile app. Praxedo 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 FieldAware if...
Mid-to-large field service operations that need fleet GPS tracking bundled with service management
Pick Praxedo if...
Mid-size to large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies with 20-200 techs that need scheduling optimization and reliable offline mobile access