Claver vs Kickserv: price, features and which to pick
Pick Kickserv if you want native phone apps and a fixed 5, 10 or 20-user plan with a 30-day free trial. Pick Claver if you want a lower price at the same team sizes: $39/mo for 8 users on Crew versus $75/mo for 5 users on Kickserv Start, or $79/mo for 20 users on Business versus $249/mo for 20 users on Kickserv Scale.
Claver makes this page, and Claver is one of the options. Kickserv's prices and plans come from Kickserv's own pricing page, checked September 27, 2026.
Which is cheaper, Claver or Kickserv?
Claver costs less at every team size Kickserv sells. Kickserv includes a fixed number of users per plan (5, 10 or 20) with no per-user add-on listed, but its plan prices run higher than Claver's for the same headcount.
| Team size | Claver | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 users | $39/mo (Crew, 8 users) | $75/mo Start, 5 users ($60/mo billed annually) |
| Up to 10 users | $79/mo (Business, 20 users) | $149/mo Run, 10 users ($119/mo billed annually) |
| Up to 20 users | $79/mo (Business, 20 users) | $249/mo Scale, 20 users ($199/mo billed annually) |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from Kickserv's public pricing page. Kickserv also offers a 5% "Kickback" discount to customers who meet a minimum monthly online-payments-processing volume; that discount is not reflected above. Claver is $1 for 14 days, then $19/mo; Crew and Business are billed at full price from day one.
How do Claver and Kickserv compare on features?
Both cover scheduling, quotes, invoicing, payments and a customer contact form. The difference is which plan each feature is on and how many users that plan includes.
| Feature | Claver plan | Kickserv plan |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking widget | Starter ($19) | Embeddable contact form on all plans |
| Automated email and text reminders | Crew ($39) | All plans |
| GPS check-ins and dispatch mapping | Crew ($39) | Run ($149/mo, 10 users) and up |
| Time and expense tracking | Crew ($39) | All plans |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Crew ($39) | Included on Start; QuickBooks Desktop is a $50/mo add-on on Run |
| Custom templates | Crew ($39) | Scale ($249/mo, 20 users) |
| Business reports | Crew ($39), advanced reports on Business | 20+ business reports on all plans |
| Phone line and AI receptionist | Business ($79); the AI receptionist takes booking requests for you to confirm | Not listed on Kickserv's pricing page |
| Native iOS and Android apps | Coming soon (installable web app today) | Yes |
| Users included | 2, 8 or 20 by plan, no per-seat fee | 5, 10 or 20 by plan, no per-seat fee listed |
Where is Kickserv better than Claver?
Kickserv is ahead on native mobile apps, a QuickBooks Desktop option and a longer free trial. If your crew depends on a native app today or needs QuickBooks Desktop, Kickserv has the edge there.
- Native apps. Kickserv has native iOS and Android apps. Claver's are coming soon; today it runs as an installable web app.
- QuickBooks Desktop. Kickserv offers a QuickBooks Desktop integration for a $50/mo add-on on Run. Claver only syncs with QuickBooks Online.
- Free trial length. Kickserv offers 30 days free on every plan. Claver's Starter plan is $1 for 14 days, and Crew and Business are billed in full from day one.
- Track record. Kickserv is an established product. Claver is newer.
Where is Claver better than Kickserv?
Claver is ahead on price at every team size, and it bundles a phone line and AI receptionist that Kickserv's pricing page does not list.
- Lower price at the same headcount. $39/mo for 8 users on Crew beats Kickserv's $75/mo for 5 users on Start. $79/mo for 20 users on Business beats Kickserv's $249/mo for 20 users on Scale.
- Phone system included. Claver's Business plan bundles a phone line and AI receptionist. Kickserv's pricing page does not list a comparable feature.
- Lower entry price. Claver's Starter plan starts at $19/mo. Kickserv's lowest plan is $75/mo month-to-month.
Best fit for: Claver is built for HVAC, plumbing, cleaning, and handyman shops. Already running on Kickserv? Here's how to move your data over.
How do you switch from Kickserv to Claver?
Export your data from Kickserv, import it into Claver, and keep Kickserv until your open jobs and invoices are done. Most shops finish the import in about 20 minutes.
- Export from Kickserv. Download your client list and your job and invoice reports as CSV files.
- Import into Claver. Upload the files in Claver's import wizard, which maps common column formats for you. Or email your export to [email protected] and we load it for you.
- Check and invite your team. Spot-check a few customers and open invoices, then invite your techs. Users are included in your plan.
- Cancel Kickserv when you're ready. Keep Kickserv until your open jobs and invoices are finished, then cancel.
Claver vs Kickserv FAQ
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