Service Autopilot vs Smart Service

Side-by-side comparison of Service Autopilot and Smart Service. See how they stack up on pricing, features, and more to find the best fit for your business.

FeatureService AutopilotSmart Service
Pricing ModelSubscriptionCustom Pricing
Starting Price$49/moContact for pricing
Free Trial
Free Plan
Best ForMid-Size (11-50)Mid-Size (11-50)
WebsiteVisitVisit
Automated Reminders
Custom Reports
Customer Database
Digital Invoicing
Dispatching
Drag-and-Drop Calendar
Email Marketing
Employee GPS
Estimates
GPS Tracking
Job Scheduling
Lead Management
Mobile App
Online Payments
Parts Tracking
Payment Processing
QuickBooks Integration
Route Optimization
Time Tracking
Two-Way SMS
Work Order Management
Xero Integration

Service Autopilot Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Best-in-class automations for recurring service businesses
  • + Excellent route optimization for lawn and landscape crews
  • + Strong CRM with automated marketing workflows
  • + Robust scheduling for recurring and one-time services

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve due to automation complexity
  • - Interface can feel cluttered and overwhelming
  • - Customer support quality has been inconsistent

Smart Service Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Seamless QuickBooks Desktop integration without data migration
  • + Preserves existing accounting workflows
  • + Good work order and scheduling features
  • + Mature product with a long track record

Cons

  • - Requires QuickBooks Desktop, not compatible with QBO
  • - Desktop-centric design feels less modern
  • - Mobile features lag behind cloud-native competitors