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Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software

STEL Order vs PettyLogs

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score STEL Order #1 in Appliance Repair Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit STEL Order
PettyLogs #2 in Appliance Repair Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit PettyLogs

STEL Order leads on 0 checks, PettyLogs on 0, and 8 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 scoreSTEL Order · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

STEL Order scores higher on our rubric for appliance repair software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

STEL Order is the better fit for teams wanting free mobile field service. PettyLogs is the better fit for free appliance repair businesses.

  • STEL Order fits best

    Teams wanting free mobile field service

  • PettyLogs fits best

    Free appliance repair businesses

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Side by side

Feature STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PettyLogs 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Appliance Repair Software #2 in Appliance Repair Software
Best for Teams wanting free mobile field service Free appliance repair businesses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features STEL Order 7/7 · PettyLogs 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
  • Free cash book with income, expenses, and numbered receipts
  • Job cards connect faults, labour, parts, status, photos, and payments
  • AI rating-plate scanning plus appliance history and warranty records
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
  • The free plan covers cash-book functions rather than the full repair workflow
  • Paid repair and reporting modules are offered separately
  • Web is the listed platform, with Xero as the listed integration
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…

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PettyLogs is a cloud-based operations platform for appliance repair and other service businesses. Its appliance-focused workflow covers job cards, fault and labour tracking, parts, repair status, scheduling, warranty records, appliance…

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  1. STEL OrderAppliance Repair Software 9.4Free plan
  2. PettyLogsAppliance Repair Software 9.2Free plan

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

  • PettyLogs — where it wins

    • Free cash book with income, expenses, and numbered receipts
    • Job cards connect faults, labour, parts, status, photos, and payments
    • AI rating-plate scanning plus appliance history and warranty records

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan covers cash-book functions rather than the full repair workflow
    • Paid repair and reporting modules are offered separately
    • Web is the listed platform, with Xero as the listed integration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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