Head-to-head · Snow Removal Software
FieldBased vs Icey
FieldBased leads on 1 check, Icey on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFieldBased · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceFieldBased · $29/mo
- Free planonly Icey
FieldBased scores higher on our rubric for snow removal software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Icey offers free plan; FieldBased doesn't. FieldBased is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $79/mo.
FieldBased is the better fit for snow contractors needing complete storm operations. Icey is the better fit for snow firms managing complex storm operations.
- FieldBased fits best
Snow contractors needing complete storm operations
- Icey fits best
Snow firms managing complex storm operations
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Side by side
| Feature | FieldBased 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Icey 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Snow Removal Software | #5 in Snow Removal Software |
| Best for | Snow contractors needing complete storm operations | Snow firms managing complex storm operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo (best) | $79/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FieldBased 6/6 · Icey 6/6 | ||
| Route planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crew scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | FieldBased is field-service management software designed for snow removal contractors and other field-based businesses. Its snow-focused workflow covers named storm events, optimized routing with live maps and directions, crew scheduling,… Read the review → |
Icey is operations software for snow removal and ice management professionals. It brings storm dispatch, route optimization, GPS tracking, crew field work, weather monitoring, job timers, photo documentation, salt and de-icing logs,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FieldBased — where it wins
- Storm routing, live maps, crew dispatch, and proof-of-service records
- Seasonal and per-push contracts with one-tap storm billing
- Web, iOS, and Android coverage with five listed integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 1 user
- Route optimization begins on the Premium plan
- Support is listed through email and documentation
Icey — where it wins
- Storm dispatch and route optimization support complex crew operations
- GPS breadcrumbs, photos, and service logs document completed work
- Client portals, invoicing, and subcontractor workflows extend beyond dispatch
Where it doesn't
- Pro starts at $79 monthly plus per-operator seat charges
- The platform is available only on iOS and Android
- Its broad operational depth may exceed solo operators' needs
- FieldBased9.0/10 · From $29/mo · 14-day trial
A complete storm-operations platform for contractors managing crews, routes, service records, and billing.
Visit FieldBasedFull verdict → - Icey8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $79/mo
A snow-specific operations platform with dispatch, routing, GPS proof, and billing tools.
Visit IceyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026