The short answer
Clevra is the free-to-start alternative to Kickserv, with inspection reports built in
Kickserv is a low-cost, simple job management app for small crews, with generous user counts on each plan. Clevra adds a free plan, two-way texting and inspection checklists that become client-ready reports, with AI for field capture in early access.
Choose Clevra if
- You work solo and want a free plan
- You run inspections and send clients PDF reports with photos and signatures
- You want two-way texting and a sales pipeline
- You want early access to AI that captures field work and writes the report
Choose Kickserv if
- You need 20 users on one plan
- You use QuickBooks Desktop
- You want Tap to Pay in the mobile app today
What makes Clevra different
Every stage of the job, captured on site and turned into a report
Clevra is built around the site capture layer: technicians record what they find at each stage of the job, and Clevra turns it into a complete, client-ready report. It is made for inspection trades, where the report is the product.
- 1ArriveThe job, address and checklist are ready before the technician arrives.
- 2InspectAnswer the checklist, record readings and note every finding.
- 3CaptureAdd photos to each finding and collect the client's signature.
- 4ReportClevra assembles the findings into a professional PDF report.
- 5DeliverEmail the report to the client or share it in their client portal.
Inspection checklists and PDF reports
Build checklists with photos (up to 10 per question), readings, yes/no answers and signatures. Clevra turns each submission into a PDF report you can email to the client. Pro and up.
Job photos and files
Attach photos and documents to every job so the whole team sees what happened on site.
Voice notes on site
Technicians describe what they find out loud instead of typing, with gloves on and hands busy.
Book a demoAI site capture
Photos, voice notes and readings are turned into structured job records automatically, stage by stage.
Book a demoAI-written inspection reports
Clevra's AI drafts the complete report from the findings, ready for a quick review and send.
Book a demoAI that works where the job happens
Clevra's AI is built on what your team records in the field. The assistant is available today on Pro and up; the rest is open for early access.
AI Business Assistant
Ask in plain English about jobs, quotes, revenue, receivables and timesheets, and get answers from your own data. Pro and up.
AI front desk
An AI receptionist answers calls and texts, answers questions and books the job into your schedule.
Book a demoVoice-first field copilot
Technicians check job details, log findings and update the job by voice from the field.
Book a demoClaude and ChatGPT connectors
Official connectors let you work with your Clevra data from inside Claude and ChatGPT.
Book a demoClevra vs Kickserv pricing
What a trade team pays billed monthly in USD, because Kickserv shows monthly prices.
| What you get | Clevra | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 1 user, no time limit | No, 30-day free trial |
| 5 users | $49/mo (Pro), or $39/mo billed annually | $60/mo (Start) |
| 10 users | $99/mo (Business, up to 15), or $79/mo annually | $119/mo (Run) |
| 20 users | Custom plan with unlimited users | $199/mo (Scale) |
| Annual discount | About 20% | 20% |
| QuickBooks Online | Pro and up | Every plan |
| QuickBooks Desktop | Run and up, $50/mo | |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Checklists with PDF reports | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Sales pipeline | Every plan | Not listed |
Kickserv prices from kickserv.com/pricing on September 29, 2026, billed monthly; Kickserv says annual billing saves 20%. Clevra Pro is $39 and Business $79 billed annually.
Clevra vs Kickserv features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ||
| Scheduling and dispatch | ||
| Invoices and online payments | ||
| Built-in reports | 21 reports, Pro and up | Over 20 reports |
| Time tracking | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Field | ||
| Checklists with photos, readings and signatures | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Checklist PDF report emailed to the client | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Mobile app | Technician app: time tracking and invoices today, field capture in early access | Yes, with Tap to Pay |
| Customers | ||
| Online request form | Yes | Embeddable contact form |
| Automated reminders | Email and text, every plan | |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Client portal | Customer Center | |
| Sales pipeline | Every plan | Not listed |
| AI | ||
| AI assistant | AI Business Assistant, Pro and up | Not listed |
| AI receptionist | Early access | Not listed |
| AI site capture and AI-written reports | Early access | Not listed |
“Not listed” means we did not find it on Kickserv's pricing page on September 29, 2026, not that Kickserv cannot do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- A free plan for one user with no time limit
- Lower monthly prices for teams of 5 and 10
- Unlimited users on the Custom plan
- Two-way texting and a sales pipeline
- Inspection checklists that become client-ready PDF reports
- Early access to AI site capture, AI reports and an AI front desk
Kickserv is stronger on
- 20 users on the Scale plan
- QuickBooks Desktop on Run and up
- Tap to Pay in its mobile app
- Dispatch mapping and GPS check-ins on Run
- A 5% discount when you process enough online payments
- A 30-day free trial
Switching from Kickserv to Clevra
Moving your client list takes minutes. Keep Kickserv until you no longer need your old job history.
- 1
Export your clients
Download your client list as a CSV file.
- 2
Import into Clevra
Upload the CSV file to add your clients in one go.
- 3
Set up your team and checklists
Invite your crew and build your inspection checklists.
- 4
Get help if you want it
Book a call and we will walk you through the setup.
Clevra vs Kickserv FAQ
Is Clevra cheaper than Kickserv?
For the plans we compared, yes. Billed monthly, 5 users pay $49 on Clevra Pro and $60 on Kickserv Start, and 10 users pay $99 on Clevra Business and $119 on Kickserv Run. For one person, Clevra Free is $0 and Kickserv's smallest plan is $60 a month.
Does Kickserv have a free plan?
We did not find a free plan on Kickserv's pricing page on September 29, 2026; each plan has a 30-day free trial. Clevra Free is free for one user with no time limit, and you can try Pro or Business free for 14 days.
Does Kickserv work with QuickBooks?
Yes. Kickserv includes QuickBooks Online on every plan and QuickBooks Desktop on Run and up for $50 a month. Clevra syncs with QuickBooks Online on Pro and up.
Which is better for inspection reports?
Clevra turns checklists with photos, readings and signatures into PDF reports for the client on Pro and up, and AI-written reports are open for early access. We did not find checklists or inspection reports on Kickserv's pricing page.
Does Kickserv have AI features?
We did not find AI features on Kickserv's pricing page. Clevra's AI Business Assistant is available on Pro and up, and its AI front desk, site capture and AI-written reports are open for early access.
Can Clevra handle teams bigger than 15?
Yes. Clevra's self-serve plans cover 1 to 15 users, and the Custom plan has unlimited users with pricing tailored to your team. Book a demo to talk it through.
Can I switch from Kickserv to Clevra?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV file and import it into Clevra. Job history does not import, so keep your Kickserv account until you no longer need it.
Kickserv details checked on kickserv.com/pricing on September 29, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with Kickserv before you buy. See all comparisons.
All-in-one operations platform for trades.
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