Compare Smart Service and ThermoGRID - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 08, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Smart Service or ThermoGRID?

Smart Service is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ThermoGRID, and ThermoGRID is rated higher (91/100) than Smart Service (89/100). Smart Service offers users more features (8) than ThermoGRID (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:

My Service Depot Vs. ThermoGRID

My Service Depot: My Service Depot was founded by technology visionary Wayne “Skip” Stringfield with the goal of creating software people love to use. It is this philosophy that drives not only the software development process, but also the approach to customer support and training. My Service Depot's products include Smart Service™| QuickBooks Scheduling Softwar...

ThermoGRID: For more than 10 years, our firm has been delivering on our promise to provide unique programs to maximize efficiency and productivity. We pride ourselves on never delivering anything less than perfection to our clients. Our award-winning designers bring passion and enthusiasm to every project. From small to large companies, we have you covered....

Who is more expensive? Smart Service or ThermoGRID?

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 Smart Service and ThermoGRID.

Smart Service price starts at $1599.99 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Smart Service is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Field Service software. ThermoGRID accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Smart Service is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Field Service software.

Bottom line: Smart Service is more expensive than ThermoGRID.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Smart Service Vs. ThermoGRID based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.

Smart Service: Mobile Access, Billing & Invoicing, Customer Database, Customer Relationship Management, Construction, Time Tracking, Work Order Management, Contract Management.

ThermoGRID: Data Import/Export, Billing & Invoicing, Employee Scheduling, Scheduling, Inventory Management.

Target customer size

Owing to its nature and comprehensiveness, Smart ServiceTM is ideal for medium and large sized enterprises. Typical customers of this software are companies in the HVAC industry, including satellite, radon, fireplace, roofing, electrical, and plumbing contractors.



Smart Service

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $1599.99 per license

Smart Service is an on-premise enterprise resource planning software that is developed to be used by both individuals as well as by businesses that are in the construction industry and the field service managem...

Categories: CRM, Field Service, Field Service - HVAC, Field Service - Pest Control.

ThermoGRID

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

ThermoGRID is a software created for HVAC companies that make their processes simpler and faster. It helps ensure that clients get the best service on time, which increase sales, as well as lessen paper works t...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Mechanical and HVAC Estimating, Plumbing Estimating, Field Service - HVAC, Field Service Mobile Apps.

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Smart Service: 8 Features

Mobile Access
Billing & Invoicing
Customer Database
Customer Relationship Management
Construction
Time Tracking
Work Order Management
Contract Management

ThermoGRID: 5 Features

Data Import/Export
Billing & Invoicing
Employee Scheduling
Scheduling
Inventory Management
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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Smart Se...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$1599.99 per license
Functionality
23
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ThermoGRID
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
15
Jobber
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
23
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HouseCal...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
31
ServiceT...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$398 per technician/month + $800 one-time setup cost
Functionality
22

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.