Kickserv vs. Salesforce Field Service

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Kickserv
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
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
Salesforce Field Service
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Salesforce Field Service, including and replacing the former Click Field Service Edge (CFSE) that was acquired with ClickSoftware by Salesforce in 2019, was a field service management software solution that is now available on the Salesforce Service Cloud. The solution is designed to give field service organizations the flexibility to adopt the features and functions they need, and to expand as and when their business requirements evolve.N/A
Pricing
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Editions & Modules
Starter
$79
per month
Business
$159
per month
Premium
$239
per month
Solo
Free
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Top Pros
Top Cons
Best Alternatives
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Small Businesses
Method:CRM
Method:CRM
Score 8.1 out of 10
Kickserv
Kickserv
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Jotform
Jotform
Score 9.0 out of 10
Jotform
Jotform
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
ServiceNow Customer Service Management
ServiceNow Customer Service Management
Score 7.7 out of 10
ServiceNow Customer Service Management
ServiceNow Customer Service Management
Score 7.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(10 ratings)
1.0
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.5
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
KickservSalesforce Field Service
Likelihood to Recommend
Kickserv
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.
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Salesforce
ClickMobile can be implemented in virtually any organization that has a need for a Mobile Workforce Management system. The only real limitations or concerns will be with the backend hardware architecture. Sectors that have really seen the best utilization of the software are ones that have a dynamic service schedule and need to be extremely flexible with their customers service needs. In a day where customer service is so important to an organizations ability to remain the market leader it is extremely important for an organization to consider implementing a mobile solution. For organizations that already have a mobile management solution in place it is critical that they continuously reevaluate the system in order to remain competitive in their market and drive down operational costs. Change can be difficult for many organizations and the buy-in from the Field resources, who will ultimately be utilizing the mobile solution on a daily basis, will be critical when implementing something like ClickMobile. If the field resources are not able to accept a change to process then Change Management needs to take place during the implementation. It is generally a good rule to begin Change Management at the beginning of any large project, such as one where a mobile solution is being introduced.
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Pros
Kickserv
  • 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.
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Salesforce
  • They apparently have an excellent sales team.
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Cons
Kickserv
  • Integration with email marketing
  • Advanced searching capabilities (i.e. If I wanted to search for every job I did that had the words "water damage" in their descriptions).
  • More ability to customize templates (like adding additional artwork, pictures)
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Salesforce
  • ClickSoftware Mobile Workforce Management takes very skilled and certified personnel to manage the changes to code, logic, or applications.
  • ClickSoftware Mobile Workforce Management requires significant upfront business analysis investment in time and planning to be implemented properly.
  • ClickSoftware Mobile Workforce Management requires a significant investment in IT infrastructure in order to implement successfully.
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Likelihood to Renew
Kickserv
It's perfect for our company. We rely on it. Tech support is great. We're very happy.
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Salesforce
As of right now there is not a alternative that seems to offer all of the functionality with a vision of what is needed in the future. It is my belief that ClickSoftware will remain a leader in Mobile Workforce Management for a long time.
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Usability
Kickserv
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.
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Salesforce
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Kickserv
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.
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Salesforce
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Online Training
Kickserv
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Overall the training was quite informative but did lack detail in some areas. It had all of the necessary content for an experience product user but didn't offer enough information for a new user to complete the training and then feel comfortable in real-world situations running or managing the software. I would recommend this course for anyone with at least 1 year of full-time exposure to the ClickSchedule product.
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Alternatives Considered
Kickserv
Easier to use than Salesforce. More robust than Zoho. More functionality that is easier to learn than both.
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Salesforce
I only recall reviewing the Oracle Scheduler a few years ago, and it was not as robust or user friendly on the GUI as ClickSchedule was. We have reviewed no other such solutions that I am aware of, we are a long time user of the ClickSoftware line of products especially Schedule and Analyze.
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Return on Investment
Kickserv
  • 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.
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Salesforce
  • Field nurses are spending 4-5 (paid) hours a week trying to troubleshoot this software.
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