Kickserv is a field service management solution, headquartered in Austin, Texas. It includes features such as dynamic scheduling optimization, invoicing and online payments, and detailed reporting.
$79
per month
Workiz
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Workiz is a field service management application created to improve the workflows being implemented by field service businesses. It provides users complete control and visibility over various aspects of their operations. These include creating customizable job forms, preparing schedules for jobs on a drag-and-drop and color-coded calendar, dispatching jobs to the right field technicians, monitoring the status of assigned jobs, streamlining payment collection, and enhancing engagements with…
$225
per month per user
Pricing
Kickserv
Workiz
Editions & Modules
Starter
$79
per month
Business
$159
per month
Premium
$239
per month
Solo
Free
Kickstart
$225
per month 1-3 members
Standard
$275
per month 1-5 members
Pro
$325
per month 1-5 members
Ultimate
Let’s talk
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Pricing Offerings
Kickserv
Workiz
Free Trial
No
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
No setup fee
Additional Details
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Workiz charges $30 per additional user. A 17% discount is available for annual pricing.
We use KickServ for nearly every aspect of our operation and cannot think of a scenario when it is "inappropriate" or "less appropriate". It is the backbone of our operation and is used for everything from data gathering to estimates to invoices to payments and accounts receivables to reports to tracking to storage of photos and past invoices. Better searching abilities would be good instead of having to create tags for things we don't know we are going to need later.
Scenarios Where Workiz is Well Suited: Workiz works well for businesses that need visual scheduling, conflict management, and dispatching with filtering based on service areas and skills. For example, if a company manages multiple jobs daily and needs to assign the right worker based on their expertise and location, Workiz makes this process quick and efficient. Scenarios Where Workiz is Less Appropriate: If your business requires deep customization, Workiz may have limitations. For instance, if you need highly specific charge types without duplicating services or if you want to create complex team structures beyond the existing dispatch board, Workiz might not provide enough flexibility.
Organization - keeps everything organized nicely and has several different filters that you can use to view only the information you need.
Simple website - this was important because you want it to load quickly when you are in the office and on the road.
Database - keeps track of the things that you enter. This is nice when trying to get information on a product or a price when requested by the customer.
Workiz makes it easy to see all scheduled jobs at a glance. For example, we can quickly drag and drop assignments on the calendar, making rescheduling simple when changes come up.
If two jobs are accidentally scheduled for the same time and worker, Workiz alerts us immediately. This prevents double bookings and ensures smooth operations.
We can filter workers by service areas and skills. For example, if we need a technician with a specific certification in a certain zone, we can find and assign them instantly.
Currently, we have to create duplicate services just to distinguish between different charge types. This adds unnecessary work and makes managing services more time-consuming. It would be much more efficient to allow multiple charge types within the same service.
While the dispatch board allows filtering by service areas and skills, it would be helpful to have a dedicated section for organizing teams. A feature that lets us group workers by zones, skills, and availability in one place would make scheduling and dispatching even smoother.
Manually entering service areas can be tedious. It would be great to have a feature where we could input an array of zip codes, and Workiz would automatically create the corresponding service areas. This would save time and reduce errors.
It is intuitive enough, but there is some training that will be necessary because of a perceived redundancy within their workflow. It can be hard to distinguish which stage a customer is in (thus what the most important thing to be working on, if you are in sales, for instance) without some training.
I rated Workiz 10/10 for usability because it’s intuitive and easy to navigate. The drag-and-drop scheduling, automated workflows, and dispatch board simplify daily tasks. Even while still implementing it, our team adapted quickly, showing how user-friendly it is. Features are well-organized, reducing the learning curve for new users. Overall, Workiz makes scheduling, dispatching, and managing jobs much more efficient.
Very good technical help. The team is well-versed in their product and what to look for, particularly when interacting with other software platforms. You nearly always get a live person when you call, and if you don't, they will return your call promptly. This is another factor in my client's decision to move forward with their solution.
Compared to Odoo, Workiz is much easier to use, with a more intuitive interface that requires little training. Odoo offers deep customization but has a steeper learning curve and requires technical expertise to configure. Against Service WorkWave, Workiz stands out for its modern UI and clear feature set. While WorkWave has strong scheduling tools, Workiz offers more flexibility with dispatching and automation. We chose Workiz because it delivers on the features promised, has an easy-to-use system, and is actively improving, especially with upcoming AI integrations.
We are essentially paper free. No paper work orders.
We've been able to avoid a layer of middle management by supplementing this layer with technology. KickServ is a part of that layer.
Negatively speaking, like all technology, it has created a void of human level connection. Because we know that we can deliver work orders to our foremen remotely, we are less likely to drive up to the shop and shake a hand or see someone face to face. We had to learn that lesson the hard way, that both technology and human connection are necessary to maintain our culture.
Since we’re still implementing Workiz, it’s hard to measure the exact ROI yet. However, automations are already reducing manual work for both admin and field users. This translates to saved labor hours, which ultimately means cost savings.
Increased Website Conversions:
The online booking tool makes it easier for customers to schedule services directly from our website. This will help increase our website conversion rate, leading to more booked jobs without additional effort from our team.
Lower Upfront Costs:
Unlike some other platforms that require large upfront payments or long-term contracts, Workiz has helped us save money by allowing us to pay as we go instead of committing to expensive multi-year licenses.
