Head-to-head · Field Service Management Software
Salesforce Field Service vs ServiceTrade
Salesforce Field Service leads on 0 checks, ServiceTrade on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSalesforce Field Service · 9.2/10
Salesforce Field Service scores higher on our rubric for field service management software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Salesforce Field Service is the better fit for salesforce ecosystem enterprise teams. ServiceTrade is the better fit for commercial contractors managing assets and inspections.
- Salesforce Field Service fits best
Salesforce ecosystem enterprise teams
- ServiceTrade fits best
Commercial contractors managing assets and inspections
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Side by side
| Feature | Salesforce Field Service 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | ServiceTrade 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Field Service Management Software | #7 in Field Service Management Software |
| Best for | Salesforce ecosystem enterprise teams | Commercial contractors managing assets and inspections |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $80/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 19 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Salesforce Field Service 5/5 · ServiceTrade 5/5 | ||
| Invoicing and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring jobs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
| Technician limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Salesforce Field Service is a cloud-based field service management platform for organizations that dispatch technicians and other mobile workers. It covers work orders, service appointments, scheduling, dispatching, assets, inventory,… Read the review → |
ServiceTrade is field service management software for commercial contractors, including mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, refrigeration, and related service businesses. It connects office teams and technicians across… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Salesforce Field Service — where it wins
- AI scheduling, dispatch, route, and travel-time optimization
- Offline iOS and Android technician workflows with payments
- Assets, inventory, maintenance, portals, and customer self-service
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $175 per user per month with annual billing
- Requires at least one Service Cloud user license
- Broader functionality may exceed smaller teams' needs
ServiceTrade — where it wins
- Map-based scheduling, route planning, and real-time dispatch visibility
- Mobile inspections, deficiency capture, asset history, photos, and signatures
- Strong construction-accounting integrations plus customer and technician portals
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published amounts
- Advanced capacity planning and inventory management require Enterprise
- Custom integrations or API access depend on the selected package
- Salesforce Field Service9.2/10 · Paid
A broad Salesforce-native field service suite for complex mobile operations.
Visit SalesforceFull verdict → - ServiceTrade8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad field service platform for contractors managing assets, inspections, and recurring work.
Visit ServiceTradeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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