BuildOps vs BigChange

BuildOps8.8Visit BigChange7.0Visit

Higher score BuildOps #6 in HVAC Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit BuildOps

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BigChange #23 in HVAC Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit BigChange

• BuildOps fits best

  Commercial contractors using asset-based workflows

• BigChange fits best

  Fleet-oriented teams needing live job tracking

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Side by side

Feature	BuildOps 8.8/10 Visit ↗	BigChange 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.0
Ranking	#6 in HVAC Software	#23 in HVAC Software
Best for	Commercial contractors using asset-based workflows	Fleet-oriented teams needing live job tracking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Integrations	12 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BuildOps 6/7 · BigChange 7/7
Dispatch board	✓	✓
Estimates and invoices	✓	✓
Equipment histories	✓	✓
Technician mobile app	✓	✓
Service agreements	✓	✓
Customer portal	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
QuickBooks sync	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Connects dispatch, work orders, assets, maintenance, and financial workflows Supports offline technician workflows on iOS and Android Integrates with QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, and contractor platforms	Live fleet and job tracking connects office scheduling with field progress. Digital worksheets, risk assessments and proof of service support field records. Assets, recurring maintenance, portals and reporting cover ongoing service work.
Cons	Pricing is customized rather than published as numeric plans There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of simple residential operations	Coverage is limited to web and Android platforms. Pricing is quote-based rather than published as plan amounts. Teams needing offline mobile work may need a more clearly defined option.
Our verdict	BuildOps is a cloud-based operations platform for commercial contractors, including HVAC and mechanical businesses. It brings centralized scheduling and technician dispatch together with work orders, closeout workflows, equipment records,… Read the review →	BigChange is a cloud-based job management platform for UK trades and field service businesses, including HVAC companies. It brings together CRM records for customers, sites and contracts; job scheduling and technician assignment; mobile… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BuildOps — where it wins

  • Connects dispatch, work orders, assets, maintenance, and financial workflows
  • Supports offline technician workflows on iOS and Android
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, and contractor platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized rather than published as numeric plans
  • There is no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of simple residential operations

• BigChange — where it wins

  • Live fleet and job tracking connects office scheduling with field progress.
  • Digital worksheets, risk assessments and proof of service support field records.
  • Assets, recurring maintenance, portals and reporting cover ongoing service work.

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is limited to web and Android platforms.
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as plan amounts.
  • Teams needing offline mobile work may need a more clearly defined option.

• BuildOps8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HVAC operations platform for commercial teams managing assets, service, and projects.

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• BigChange7.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HVAC operations platform for teams that need scheduling, tracking and field records.

  Visit BigChangeFull verdict →