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Fieldproxy vs the alternatives

Looking for a BuildOps alternative?

BuildOps is built for commercial mechanical and electrical contractors. Fieldproxy is the AI-native FSM that builds itself around your operation — describe a change in plain English and our platform implements it. Think Lovable, but for field service.

AI Command Center for dispatch + customer commsAI-driven customization for everything else

Fieldproxy vs BuildOps at a glance

Where the two platforms differ on the decisions that actually move ROI.

Pricing
Fieldproxy
Transparent, no setup fees
BuildOps
$300+/user/month (not publicly listed) + $10,000-$50,000+ setup
Implementation
Fieldproxy
1-3 weeks
BuildOps
3-6 months
AI Command Center
Fieldproxy
Voice + chat for dispatch, quoting, comms
BuildOps
No
AI-driven customization
Fieldproxy
Describe a change in plain English → built live
BuildOps
No — requires PS hours or admin clicks
Multi-vertical support
Fieldproxy
Any service business
BuildOps
Commercial mechanical only
Custom mobile apps
Fieldproxy
Per role and per industry
BuildOps
Standard mobile app
Contract terms
Fieldproxy
Monthly or annual
BuildOps
Annual contract, sales-led

Where BuildOps struggles

Honest gaps we hear about from teams currently using BuildOps.

Long, expensive implementation (3-6 months minimum)

Long, expensive implementation (3-6 months minimum)

Built for one model — commercial mechanical —…

Built for one model — commercial mechanical — doesn't bend for adjacent verticals

Custom workflows require professional services engagements

Custom workflows require professional services engagements

What Fieldproxy does instead

How each gap is addressed natively in the Fieldproxy platform.

AI Command Center — voice and chat agents…

AI Command Center — voice and chat agents for service-agreement renewals, dispatch, and customer comms

AI-driven customization — describe a workflow change in…

AI-driven customization — describe a workflow change in plain English and the platform builds it (Lovable for FSM)

Live in 1-3 weeks instead of 3-6 months,…

Live in 1-3 weeks instead of 3-6 months, with no PS engagement required

BuildOps pricing vs Fieldproxy pricing

No surprise add-ons, no $5K+ implementation fees, no annual commitment to try.

BuildOps

Commercial service contractor platform

Pricing
$300+/user/month (not publicly listed)
Setup
$10,000-$50,000+
Implementation
3-6 months
Contract
Annual contract, sales-led
Recommended

Fieldproxy

AI-native FSM with custom workflows

Pricing
Custom pricing tailored to your operation
Setup
$0
Implementation
1-3 weeks
Contract
Monthly or annual
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When to choose which

Fieldproxy isn't the right fit for everyone. Here's the honest take.

When BuildOps is the right choice

  • Strong commercial focus
  • Service-agreement management
  • Construction-aware features

When Fieldproxy is the right choice

  • AI Command Center — voice and chat agents for service-agreement renewals, dispatch, and customer comms
  • AI-driven customization — describe a workflow change in plain English and the platform builds it (Lovable for FSM)
  • Live in 1-3 weeks instead of 3-6 months, with no PS engagement required
  • You need to scale beyond Commercial HVAC / Commercial Electrical into adjacent verticals without re-platforming
  • You want transparent pricing without surprise implementation or customization fees

Switching from BuildOps to Fieldproxy

A guided three-step migration designed to minimise risk and downtime.

1

Free migration consultation

We map your existing BuildOps workflows to Fieldproxy and flag anything we'd recommend redesigning instead of porting like-for-like.

2

Data migration assistance

We help export and import your customer, job, and asset data from BuildOps — no spreadsheets or copy-paste required.

3

Parallel run period

Run both platforms in parallel for 2 weeks before fully cutting over, so your team gains confidence with no service interruption.

Frequently asked questions

About Fieldproxy as a BuildOps alternative.

Is Fieldproxy a good BuildOps alternative?
Yes, particularly if you need AI Command Center — voice and chat agents for service-agreement renewals, dispatch, and customer comms. Fieldproxy serves Commercial HVAC, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, Multi-trade and any other service vertical with custom workflows, AI dispatching, and transparent pricing.
How does Fieldproxy pricing compare to BuildOps?
BuildOps pricing starts at $300+/user/month (not publicly listed) with $10,000-$50,000+ in setup fees. Fieldproxy uses transparent pricing tailored to your operation with no setup fees and a faster time-to-live (3-6 months → 1-3 weeks with Fieldproxy).
How long does it take to switch from BuildOps to Fieldproxy?
Most teams switch from BuildOps to Fieldproxy in 2-4 weeks. We provide free migration consultation, data export assistance, and a parallel-run period to minimise disruption.
Does Fieldproxy work for Commercial HVAC?
Yes. Fieldproxy is used by Commercial HVAC businesses ranging from 5 to 500+ technicians. Unlike BuildOps, the platform isn't locked into one vertical — it adapts to your specific Commercial HVAC operation.
Can Fieldproxy replace BuildOps for AI features?
Fieldproxy is AI-native in two specific ways BuildOps isn't. First, the AI Command Center handles dispatching, quote follow-up, customer comms, and route optimisation through voice or chat. Second, Fieldproxy uses AI-driven customization — operators describe a workflow change in plain English and the platform builds it live. It's the closest thing to Lovable, for FSM. BuildOps typically requires third-party AI add-ons for the first capability and has no equivalent of the second.
How quickly can I customize Fieldproxy compared to BuildOps?
Most workflow changes in Fieldproxy take minutes — describe what you want in plain English and the platform builds it. BuildOps typically requires either an admin's clicks across multiple config screens, or a paid professional-services engagement for anything non-trivial.
What customer support does Fieldproxy offer compared to BuildOps?
Fieldproxy provides hands-on customer success support during onboarding plus ongoing access to our customization team. No ticket queues, no implementation fee for changes.

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