The short answer
ServiceTrade is built for commercial contractors; Clevra is the published-price option for smaller trade teams
ServiceTrade is built for commercial mechanical and fire protection contractors, with compliance inspections, deficiency capture and subcontract work, priced per technician on request. Clevra is a general trades platform with published prices, a free plan and checklists that become client-ready PDF reports: 1 to 15 users on self-serve plans, unlimited on Custom.
Choose Clevra if
- You want to see the price and start today
- You run a small or growing trade team, residential or commercial
- You want inspection checklists that become PDF reports without an enterprise setup
- You want two-way texting and a sales pipeline on self-serve plans
Choose ServiceTrade if
- You are a commercial mechanical or fire protection contractor
- You need fire inspection compliance reporting and Brycer integration
- You manage subcontractors, projects and multi-region operations
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 ServiceTrade pricing
What you can see before you sign up. Clevra prices billed annually in USD.
| What you get | Clevra | ServiceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Published prices | Yes | No, request pricing |
| How price is set | Plan: Free, Pro, Business, Custom | Mainly number of technicians, plus suite |
| Plans | Free, Pro, Business, Custom | Select, Premium, Enterprise |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 user, no time limit | Not listed |
| Free trial | 14 days of Pro or Business | Not listed, demo instead |
| Users | 1 on Free, 5 on Pro, 15 on Business | Unlimited office users on every suite |
| More than 15 users | Custom plan with unlimited users | Priced by technician count |
| Client portal | Every plan | Premium and up |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online, Pro and up | QuickBooks integration on Select |
| Inventory | Enterprise |
ServiceTrade details from servicetrade.com/pricing on September 29, 2026, where every suite shows Request pricing. Clevra Pro is $49 and Business $99 billed monthly.
Clevra vs ServiceTrade features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | ServiceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ||
| Scheduling and dispatch | Dispatch board and map scheduler | |
| Quotes | Yes | Online quotes; advanced workflows on Premium |
| Sales pipeline | Every plan, multiple on Pro and up | Enterprise |
| Invoices and card payments | Yes, clients pay online | Advanced invoicing workflows on Premium |
| Recurring work | Recurring jobs | Recurring contract pricing and invoices, Enterprise |
| Parts and inventory | Enterprise | |
| Field | ||
| Checklists with photos, readings and signatures | Pro and up | Digital inspection workflows, Fire Premium |
| Inspection report for the client | PDF report, Pro and up | Compliance reporting, Fire Premium |
| Technician time tracking | Service timecards, Premium and up | |
| Mobile app | Technician app: time tracking and invoices today, field capture in early access | Android and iOS app on every suite |
| Customers | ||
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Client portal | Every plan | Premium and up |
| Electronic signatures | Quote approval and checklist signatures | On online proposals |
| AI | ||
| AI assistant | AI Business Assistant, Pro and up | AI-powered smart features, Premium and up |
| 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 ServiceTrade's pricing page on September 29, 2026, not that ServiceTrade cannot do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- Published prices, a free plan and a 14-day free trial
- Sign up and start the same day on your own
- Built for general trades and small teams, not only commercial contractors
- Checklists that become client-ready PDF reports on the first paid plan
- Two-way texting, a client portal and a sales pipeline on self-serve plans
- Early access to AI site capture, AI reports and an AI front desk
ServiceTrade is stronger on
- Built for commercial mechanical and fire protection contractors
- Fire inspection compliance workflows and reporting, with Brycer integration
- Deficiency capture and equipment history on every suite
- Unlimited office users on every suite
- Subcontract work, project budgets and multi-region operations
- Parts and inventory, plus QuickBooks and Sage Intacct integrations
Switching from ServiceTrade to Clevra
Moving your client list takes minutes. Keep ServiceTrade 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 ServiceTrade FAQ
How much does ServiceTrade cost?
ServiceTrade does not publish its prices. It says pricing is driven mainly by the number of technicians plus the suite you pick (Select, Premium or Enterprise), and each shows Request pricing. Clevra publishes every self-serve plan: Free, Pro at $39 a month for 5 users and Business at $79 a month for 15 users, billed annually.
Does ServiceTrade offer a free trial?
We did not find a free trial on ServiceTrade's pricing page on September 29, 2026; it offers a demo. Clevra Free is free for one user with no time limit, and you can try Pro or Business free for 14 days.
Is ServiceTrade only for commercial contractors?
ServiceTrade describes itself as the choice for commercial contractors, with suites for commercial and mechanical service and for fire protection. Clevra is built for general trade teams, residential or commercial, from owner-operators up.
Which is better for fire and compliance inspections?
For fire protection compliance, ServiceTrade lists digital inspection and compliance workflows, compliance reporting and Brycer integration on its Fire Premium suite. Clevra turns checklists with photos, readings and signatures into PDF reports for the client on Pro and up, which suits general inspections but is not a fire compliance system.
Does ServiceTrade have AI features?
Yes. ServiceTrade lists AI-powered smart features on Premium and AI-powered business insights on Enterprise. 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 ServiceTrade to Clevra?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV file and import it into Clevra. Job history does not import, so keep your ServiceTrade account until you no longer need it.
ServiceTrade details checked on servicetrade.com/pricing on September 29, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with ServiceTrade before you buy. See all comparisons.
All-in-one operations platform for trades.
You run a crew, not a tech company. Clevra handles the office stuff so you can stay on the tools.