Kickserv vs simPRO
simPRO scores 7.0/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Mid to large commercial trades businesses that handle complex multi-phase project work.
simPRO scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 6.8/10. 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.
Kickserv 
simPRO Rank
#26 of 35
Rank
#20 of 35
Features
11/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$47/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4/5 (380)
User reviews
4.1/5 (230)
What they cost
| Kickserv | simPRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $47 /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | 14 days | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | Custom |
What the pricing really means
Kickserv 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 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 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 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
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?
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.
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 | Kickserv | 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 Kickserv's 6.8/10 in our ranking. simPRO is the better pick for 10-200+ technicians. Kickserv is better if you need budget-conscious solo operators who want basic scheduling and invoicing at the lowest price.
Kickserv starts at $47/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.
Kickserv: Yes, 14-day free trial. simPRO: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Kickserv covers 11 of 17 features we track. simPRO covers 13 of 17. simPRO has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Kickserv 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 Kickserv if...
Budget-conscious solo operators who want basic scheduling and invoicing at the lowest price
Pick simPRO if...
Mid to large commercial trades businesses that handle complex multi-phase project work