Head-to-head · Appliance Repair Software
STEL Order vs ServiceOps
STEL Order leads on 2 checks, ServiceOps on 0, 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 priceSTEL Order · $30/mo
- Free planonly STEL Order
- Free trialonly ServiceOps
- Most featuresSTEL Order · 7 of 7
STEL Order scores higher on our rubric for appliance repair software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #14.
STEL Order offers free plan; ServiceOps doesn't. STEL Order is cheaper to start at $30/user/mo against $49/user/mo.
STEL Order is the better fit for teams wanting free mobile field service. ServiceOps is the better fit for small teams needing affordable full FSM.
- STEL Order fits best
Teams wanting free mobile field service
- ServiceOps fits best
Small teams needing affordable full FSM
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Side by side
| Feature | STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | ServiceOps 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Appliance Repair Software | #14 in Appliance Repair Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting free mobile field service | Small teams needing affordable full FSM |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo (best) | $49/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features STEL Order 7/7 · ServiceOps 6/7 | ||
| Dispatch & scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty records | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
ServiceOps is field-service management software for appliance repair and related service businesses. It brings technician scheduling and dispatch, service tickets, work orders, estimates, invoices, payment recording, customer records,… 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
ServiceOps — where it wins
- Dispatch, work orders, invoicing, and payments are combined
- Team adds parts inventory, truck stock, and purchase orders
- Mobile app supports routes, photos, signatures, and payments
Where it doesn't
- Published platform coverage is limited to the web
- There is no free plan; paid access starts at $49 monthly
- Route optimization and priority support require the Business plan
- STEL Order9.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost field service suite with offline mobile workflows and appliance records.
Visit STEL OrderFull verdict → - ServiceOps7.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad appliance repair FSM suite with dispatch, inventory, payments, and a mobile app.
Visit ServiceOpsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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