Compare Scheduling Manager and Dispatch - Aug 2022

Shlomi Lavi

We publish unbiased reviews. Our opinions are our own and are not influenced by payments from advertisers. This content is reader-supported, which means if you leave your details with us we may earn a commission. Learn why ITQlick is free .

Bottom Line: Which is Better - Scheduling Manager or Dispatch?

Scheduling Manager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Dispatch, and Dispatch is rated higher (96/100) than Scheduling Manager (81/100). Scheduling Manager offers users more features (7) than Dispatch (5).

Looking for the right Field Service solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Thoughtful Systems Vs. DispatchTrack

Thoughtful Systems: Thoughtful Systems Thoughtful Systems specializes in the development and implementation of multi-functional service business software. Our flagship product, Scheduling Manager, incorporates robust CRM features, as well as Job Scheduling, Employee Scheduling, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Mapping, SMS and Caller ID to help a wide range of servi...

DispatchTrack: DispatchTrack provides Field management and mobile resource management solutions for the Delivery and Service Industries.

Who is more expensive? Scheduling Manager or Dispatch?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Scheduling Manager and Dispatch.

Scheduling Manager price starts at $795 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Scheduling Manager is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Field Service software. Dispatch price starts at $99 per month , When comparing Dispatch to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Field Service software cost.

Bottom line: Scheduling Manager cost is around the same cost of Dispatch.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Scheduling Manager Vs. Dispatch based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

Scheduling Manager: Mobile Access, Billing & Invoicing, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Work Order Management, Field Service, Contract Management.

Dispatch: Dashboard, Mobile Access, Billing & Invoicing, Scheduling, Field Service.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. Customers of the software chiefly include small and medium businesses.