STEL Order vs Aptora

STEL Order9.4Visit Aptora8.9Visit

Higher score STEL Order #1 in Appliance Repair Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit STEL Order

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Aptora #4 in Appliance Repair Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Aptora

• STEL Order fits best

  Teams wanting free mobile field service

• Aptora fits best

  Mature appliance service operations

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Side by side

Feature	STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Aptora 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Appliance Repair Software	#4 in Appliance Repair Software
Best for	Teams wanting free mobile field service	Mature appliance service operations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$30/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	PCI DSS
Integrations	2 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STEL Order 7/7 · Aptora 7/7
Dispatch & scheduling	✓	✓
Work orders	✓	✓
Warranty records	✓	✓
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Technician mobile app	✓	✓
Invoicing & payments	✓	✓
Appliance history	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes CRM, billing, calendar, estimates, and mobile app Offline Android and iOS apps support field work away from connectivity Dispatch, warranty, inventory, payments, and asset history cover repair operations	Tracks appliance models, serial numbers, equipment, and warranty history Combines dispatch, work orders, inventory, invoicing, and payments Supports GPS mobile workflows, barcode scanning, and custom integrations
Cons	Advanced FSM features start on the Business plan API access and multiple geolocation are limited to the Pro plan Only Stripe and PayPal are listed as integrations	Pricing is handled through vendor contact rather than published plan tiers Its broad contractor-management scope may exceed simpler repair operations The product includes separate hosted, desktop, on-premise, and mobile components
Our verdict	STEL Order is cloud-based business management software for appliance repair companies and other field-service businesses. It brings together customer and asset records, warranty information, product catalogs, inventory, scheduling, work… Read the review →	Aptora is field-service management software for appliance repair businesses and other contractors. Its Aptora 360 and Total Office Manager products cover technician scheduling, dispatch, work orders, customer equipment records, appliance… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• STEL Order — where it wins

  • Free plan includes CRM, billing, calendar, estimates, and mobile app
  • Offline Android and iOS apps support field work away from connectivity
  • Dispatch, warranty, inventory, payments, and asset history cover repair operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced FSM features start on the Business plan
  • API access and multiple geolocation are limited to the Pro plan
  • Only Stripe and PayPal are listed as integrations

• Aptora — where it wins

  • Tracks appliance models, serial numbers, equipment, and warranty history
  • Combines dispatch, work orders, inventory, invoicing, and payments
  • Supports GPS mobile workflows, barcode scanning, and custom integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through vendor contact rather than published plan tiers
  • Its broad contractor-management scope may exceed simpler repair operations
  • The product includes separate hosted, desktop, on-premise, and mobile components

• STEL Order9.4/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost field service suite with offline mobile workflows and appliance records.

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• Aptora8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature field-service suite for appliance teams managing service from dispatch to payment.

  Visit AptoraFull verdict →