FieldAware vs simPRO
simPRO scores 7.0/10 vs 5.5/10. Best for: Mid to large commercial trades businesses that handle complex multi-phase project work.
simPRO scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 5.5/10. simPRO is built for commercial trades businesses that handle big projects with multiple phases, subcontractors, and complex billing. If that describes your operation, the project management depth is hard to beat. If you are a residential shop doing one-day service calls, this is way more tool than you need.
FieldAware 
simPRO Rank
#34 of 35
Rank
#20 of 35
Features
13/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$45/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
3.5/5 (100)
User reviews
4.1/5 (230)
What they cost
| FieldAware | simPRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $45 /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | Custom |
What the pricing really means
FieldAware publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. simPRO 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 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 simPRO wins
- Handles complex multi-phase commercial projects that most FSM tools cannot
- Strong inventory and procurement management
- Maintenance contract management with automated scheduling
- Deep job costing and profitability reporting at the project level
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 simPRO falls short
- Custom pricing only, no public plans, and generally expensive
- Steep learning curve with a long onboarding period (weeks to months)
- Not designed for small residential-only shops
- Interface can feel overwhelming for basic scheduling needs
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.
simPRO
Target: 10-200+ technicians
simPRO is built for commercial trades businesses that handle big projects with multiple phases, subcontractors, and complex billing. If that describes your operation, the project management depth is hard to beat. If you are a residential shop doing one-day service calls, this is way more tool than you need.
Feature comparison
| Feature | FieldAware | simPRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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
simPRO scores 7.0/10 vs FieldAware's 5.5/10 in our ranking. simPRO is the better pick for 10-200+ 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. simPRO uses custom pricing (contact sales). Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
FieldAware: No free trial. simPRO: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
FieldAware covers 13 of 17 features we track. simPRO 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. simPRO 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 simPRO if...
Mid to large commercial trades businesses that handle complex multi-phase project work