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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Kickserv

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AKickserv 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

    SmartLinx Solutions

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASmartLinx Solutions offers a workforce management suite that includes applicant tracking, staff schedule optimization, time and attendance, human resources, payroll, employee self-service, business analytics, licensing and training management, ACA compliance management, mobility, and time clocks, offered with direct access for management and their teams. According to the vendor, 3,400 workplaces use SmartLinx to manage, monitor and optimize their people, resources and costs.N/A
    Pricing
    KickservSmartLinx Solutions
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $79
    per month
    Business
    $159
    per month
    Premium
    $239
    per month
    Solo
    Free
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    KickservSmartLinx Solutions
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    User Ratings
    KickservSmartLinx Solutions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Usability
    7.0
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    Support Rating
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    KickservSmartLinx Solutions
    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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    For an organization like ours, with staff at many different locations, it is extremely helpful. It also creates standardized workflows in all locations. Because the program is widely adopted, it is very helpful in that the training programs we have developed can be deployed at new locations. It is also helpful for different departments.
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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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    SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
    • Remote time management
    • Accuracy of reporting
    • Ability to use over the web/smartphone
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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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    SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
    • Dependent on security/firewalls
    • Requires training
    • Requires manual review at month end
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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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    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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    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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    Kickserv
    Easier to use than Salesforce. More robust than Zoho. More functionality that is easier to learn than both.
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    SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
    UKG is a beast. I feel like it is meant for organizations with 1000 employees or more instead of a few hundred. SmartLinx Solutions is a bit more down-to-earth.
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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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    SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
    • Accuracy of reporting
    • Accuracy of invoicing
    • No worries on billable hours being missed
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