JobProgress vs Kickserv
Kickserv scores 6.8/10 vs 6.0/10. Best for: Budget-conscious solo operators who want basic scheduling and invoicing at the lowest price.
Kickserv scores higher overall at 6.8/10 vs 6.0/10. Kickserv is the bare-bones option for solo operators who just need to schedule jobs and send invoices without spending much. If your needs go beyond the basics, you will outgrow it quickly. But as a starting point for someone still using paper or a spreadsheet, the price is right.
JobProgress 
Kickserv Rank
#31 of 35
Rank
#26 of 35
Features
12/17
Features
11/17
Starting at
$55/mo
Starting at
$47/mo
User reviews
4/5 (380)
User reviews
4/5 (380)
What they cost
| JobProgress | Kickserv | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $55 /mo | $47 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 1 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Kickserv looks cheaper at $47/month vs $55/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 JobProgress wins
- Purpose-built workflow for roofing and exterior remodeling from lead to completion
- Material ordering and photo documentation are tailored for construction project management
- CRM and lead tracking help manage the sales pipeline for project-based businesses
- Customer portal provides transparency on project status and documentation
Where Kickserv wins
- One of the cheapest FSM tools available, starting at $47/month for 3 users
- Simple enough that non-tech-savvy owners can pick it up in a day
- Customer portal lets clients check job status and pay online
- 14-day free trial, no credit card needed
Where JobProgress falls short
- Currently migrating to Leap platform which creates uncertainty about product continuity
- No GPS tracking or real-time dispatching since it focuses on projects not service calls
- One-time $500 setup fee on top of per-user monthly costs
- ITQlick gave it a 2/10 value score suggesting poor price-to-value ratio
Where Kickserv falls short
- No GPS tracking on any plan
- No online booking for customers
- Limited reporting and no job costing
- Mobile app is basic compared to competitors
Who is each product built for?
JobProgress
Target: 2-30 employees
JobProgress is a niche tool built for roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who manage projects, not recurring service calls. Its workflow and material ordering features are tailored for that use case. However, the migration to Leap creates uncertainty, and the value proposition has been questioned. If you are a roofer, evaluate this alongside AccuLynx and Leap. If you do service work like HVAC or plumbing, this is not the right platform.
Kickserv
Target: 1-10 technicians
Kickserv is the bare-bones option for solo operators who just need to schedule jobs and send invoices without spending much. If your needs go beyond the basics, you will outgrow it quickly. But as a starting point for someone still using paper or a spreadsheet, the price is right.
Feature comparison
| Feature | JobProgress | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Kickserv scores 6.8/10 vs JobProgress's 6.0/10 in our ranking. Kickserv is the better pick for 1-10 technicians. JobProgress is better if you need roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who need project-based workflow management from lead to completion.
JobProgress starts at $55/month. Kickserv starts at $47/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
JobProgress: No free trial. Kickserv: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
JobProgress covers 12 of 17 features we track. Kickserv covers 11 of 17. JobProgress has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, JobProgress has a mobile app. Kickserv 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 JobProgress if...
Roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who need project-based workflow management from lead to completion
Pick Kickserv if...
Budget-conscious solo operators who want basic scheduling and invoicing at the lowest price