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Autopilot vs Klipboard
Klipboard is a solid pick for asset-heavy maintenance contractors who need QR tagging, planned maintenance, and compliance forms, and can commit to a per-user contract. Autopilot plans start at $49 a month, and the $149 Full Throttle plan includes the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools.
The Klipboard alternative built for small service crews
The numbers that decide it, side by side.
| Comparison point |  |  Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo flat | $28/user/mo on a 24-month term |
| Team members included | 1, 5, or 10 by plan | Priced per user, 2-user minimum |
| Free trial | 2 weeks, no card required | Demo first; no self-serve trial advertised |
| Onboarding fee | $0 | None on Starter; waived on higher tiers |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | 12 or 24 month terms |
| AI receptionist | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Not offered |
| Full business phone system | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Not offered |
| Support | Human support chat, no ticket queue | Phone and online support |
Last updated July 2026. Klipboard details are based on publicly available information; verify with Klipboard.
Who is Klipboard?
Klipboard started as a UK field service and job management product and became something bigger in July 2024, when Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) acquired it and rebranded the whole KCS group under the Klipboard name. The product at klipboard.io covers job scheduling and dispatch, quoting, invoicing, a client portal, and offline iOS and Android apps, with QuickBooks and Xero syncs on its mid tier and up.
Its real strength is asset maintenance. QR asset tagging, planned and preventive maintenance schedules, custom form builders, and contract management make it a good fit for compliance-heavy trades like fire safety, HVAC service contracts, water treatment, and facilities work. It holds a 4.6 rating on Capterra across a small review base.
Pricing is per user and contract-based: $28 per user per month on a 24-month term (more on shorter terms), with a 2-user minimum on the entry plan and higher minimums above it. There is no self-serve free trial advertised, you book a demo first. For a maintenance contractor managing hundreds of assets, that model can make sense. For a small residential crew, it is a lot of commitment for software without a phone system or marketing tools.
Who is Autopilot?
Autopilot is an all-in-one CRM built for home service businesses: junk removal, cleaning, landscaping, moving, and the rest of the trades that keep neighborhoods running. Plans start at $49 a month for scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and online booking. Crew at $99 adds two-way texting and limited calling. Full Throttle at $149 adds the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools. Plans include 1, 5, or 10 team members respectively.
It was built by a founder who ran his own junk removal company and got tired of paying for three tools that didn't talk to each other. Over 400 businesses run on it today, and it holds a 4.8 rating on the App Store and 4.9 on Google Play.
Autopilot plans start at $49 a month, and the $149 Full Throttle plan includes the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools.
Feature by feature
Not just checkmarks. Where a feature costs extra or sits on a higher plan, the table says so.
Phone & AI
| Comparison point | | Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| AI receptionist that answers and books calls | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| Built-in business phone (VoIP) | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| Call recording & transcripts | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| AI call summaries | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| Two-way business texting | Crew and Full Throttle | Automated outbound SMS only |
Scheduling & Jobs
| Comparison point | | Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling & dispatch | ||
| Online booking | Client portal work requests (top tier) | |
| Estimates & quotes | Innovator plan and up | |
| Client & lead management | ||
| iOS & Android crew app | 4.8 App Store / 4.9 Google Play | iOS & Android, works offline |
Payments & Money
| Comparison point | | Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing & payments | Innovator plan and up | |
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | Not advertised | |
| QuickBooks sync | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Yes, plus Xero (Innovator plan and up) |
| Price book | Inventory & purchase orders (top tier) | |
| Customer tipping | Not advertised |
Marketing & Growth
| Comparison point | | Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Review funnel | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Automated review follow-ups |
| SMS blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| Email blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| Automated marketing sequences | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Automated reminders only |
| Google Ads tracking | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
Where Klipboard goes deeper
| Comparison point | | Klipboard |
|---|---|---|
| QR asset tagging & asset history | ||
| Planned preventive maintenance schedules | ||
| Custom form builder for compliance docs |
An honest comparison cuts both ways. If these are must-haves for your business today, Klipboard earns the look.
What you actually pay
Autopilot
- Starter$49/mo
- Crew$99/mo
- Full Throttle$149/mo
Clear plans for 1, 5, or 10 team members. No onboarding fee or annual contract. Free 2-week trial.
Klipboard
- Starter$28/user/mo
24-month term; $34 on shorter terms; 2-user minimum
- Innovator$35/user/mo
24-month term; $40 on shorter terms; 4-user minimum
- Professional$45/user/mo
24-month term; $50 on shorter terms; 5-user minimum
All plans are per user on 12 or 24 month contracts, with the 24-month term getting the lowest rate. A 5-person crew on Professional runs about $225 to $250 a month. Capterra lists UK pricing from £29 per user per month.
Last updated July 2026. Klipboard details are based on publicly available information; verify with Klipboard.
The bottom line
Two different tools for two different businesses. Here is the honest split.
Choose Klipboard if…
- You maintain equipment and assets on contract and need QR tagging with full service history
- Planned preventive maintenance schedules are the core of your business
- You need custom compliance forms and certificates built into every job
- You are comfortable with a 12 or 24 month contract in exchange for a lower per-user rate
Choose Autopilot if…
- You want a flat monthly price instead of per-user fees that grow with every hire
- You do not want to sign a 12 or 24 month contract to get a fair rate
- You want a business phone, two-way texting, and an AI receptionist included, not absent
- You want marketing built in: review funnels, SMS and email campaigns, and ad tracking
- You want to start a free trial today instead of booking a demo first
Switching from Klipboard takes an afternoon
Four steps, and our team does the heavy one for you.
- 1
Export your customers
Pull your client list out of Klipboard as a CSV. Every FSM platform supports this, and it takes about five minutes.
- 2
We import everything for you
Send us the file and our team loads your customers, jobs, and price book into Autopilot as part of free onboarding. No spreadsheet wrestling on your end.
- 3
Point your phone number at Autopilot
On Full Throttle, keep your existing business number. We port it or forward it, so calls start landing in Autopilot with recording, transcripts, and the AI receptionist behind them.
- 4
Run both for a week, then cut over
Your Klipboard account keeps working during your free trial. Most crews book their first Autopilot job on day one and cancel the old subscription within the month.
- 400+
- businesses run on Autopilot
- 4.9
- Google Play rating
- 4.8
- App Store rating
- $49
- per month starting price
Autopilot vs Klipboard: your questions
The things owners actually ask before they switch.
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Klipboard is a trademark of Klipboard Limited. Autopilot is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Klipboard Limited. Competitor pricing and feature information is based on publicly available sources as of July 2026 and may have changed; features missing from a plan may be available on higher plans or for an additional fee. Confirm details with the vendor before buying.