STEL Order vs Walkabout Software

STEL Order9.4Visit WWalkabout Software8.8Visit

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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W Walkabout Software #5 in Appliance Repair Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Walkabout

• STEL Order fits best

  Teams wanting free mobile field service

• Walkabout Software fits best

  Mobile-first appliance service companies

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Side by side

Feature	STEL Order 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WWalkabout Software 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Appliance Repair Software	#5 in Appliance Repair Software
Best for	Teams wanting free mobile field service	Mobile-first appliance service companies
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$30/mo	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features STEL Order 7/7 · Walkabout Software 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	Offline technician work through the My Walkabout mobile app Dispatch includes maps, route planning, and drive-time calculation Warranty claims, parts inventory, invoicing, and payments in one platform
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	Subscription pricing requires a sales conversation There is no free plan; the trial period is 30 days Its appliance-service focus may not suit broader field service operations
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 →	Walkabout Software is cloud-based field service management software designed for appliance repair companies with office staff, dispatchers, inventory managers, and mobile technicians. It brings together customer and service-call… 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

• Walkabout Software — where it wins

  • Offline technician work through the My Walkabout mobile app
  • Dispatch includes maps, route planning, and drive-time calculation
  • Warranty claims, parts inventory, invoicing, and payments in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Subscription pricing requires a sales conversation
  • There is no free plan; the trial period is 30 days
  • Its appliance-service focus may not suit broader field service operations

• STEL Order9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit STEL OrderFull verdict →
• WWalkabout Software8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A mobile-first appliance service platform covering dispatch, field work, parts, warranties, and payments.

  Visit WalkaboutFull verdict →