Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software
STEL Order vs Rossware
STEL Order leads on 1 check, Rossware on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 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
- Lowest starting priceRossware · $10/mo
- Free planonly STEL Order
STEL Order scores higher on our rubric for appliance repair software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
STEL Order offers free plan; Rossware doesn't. Rossware is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $30/user/mo.
STEL Order is the better fit for teams wanting free mobile field service. Rossware is the better fit for appliance companies needing deep operations.
- STEL Order fits best
Teams wanting free mobile field service
- Rossware fits best
Appliance companies needing deep operations
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Side by side
| Feature | STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Rossware 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Appliance Repair Software | #3 in Appliance Repair Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting free mobile field service | Appliance companies needing deep operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo | $10/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features STEL Order 7/7 · Rossware 7/7 | ||
| Dispatch & scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parts inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technician mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing & payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appliance history | ✓ | ✓ |
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| 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 → |
Rossware is a service-management suite for appliance repair companies that need more than basic appointment booking. ServiceDesk brings together customer calls, job records, appointments, technician dispatching, parts inventory, warranty… 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
Rossware — where it wins
- Covers parts inventory, special orders, and warranty claim transmission
- Supports scheduling, dispatch maps, mobile workflows, invoicing, and payments
- Runs across Windows, iOS, and Android with appliance-service integrations
Where it doesn't
- Core ServiceDesk pricing requires contacting Rossware
- The $10 monthly plan is for the CyberOffice minimum/add-on
- Its broad operations scope may exceed smaller repair teams' needs
- STEL Order9.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost field service suite with offline mobile workflows and appliance records.
Visit STEL OrderFull verdict → - Rossware9.0/10 · Paid
A broad appliance-service suite covering dispatch, parts, warranties, mobile work, and payments.
Visit RosswareFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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