ServiceTrade vs Kickserv

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best HVAC Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.

The short answer

ServiceTrade ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for HVAC contractors managing service calls and equipment. The strongest platform for commercial and industrial HVAC services.

At a glance

ServiceTradeKickserv
Top 11 rank#7 / The 11 Best HVAC Software#9 / The 11 Best HVAC Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.17.7
Best forCommercial HVAC contractorsStartups and very small shops
Pricing$$$ ($239 to $1,000+/mo)$ ($59 to $239/mo)
HQDurham, USABoulder, USA
Founded20122006

ServiceTrade

The strongest platform for commercial and industrial HVAC services.

www.servicetrade.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best HVAC Software

Kickserv

Affordable and easy to use, with a free plan for startups.

www.kickserv.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best HVAC Software

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.