IronKite replaces the paperwork, texts, and spreadsheets that are slowing your crew down. Dispatch jobs, track time, collect payment — all in one place, with almost no typing.
Every feature was designed for the reality of the job — someone standing in a crawlspace with one bar of signal and work gloves on.
No training sessions. No IT department. No 200-page manual. If your crew can use a smartphone, they can use IronKite.
IronKite isn't one-size-fits-all. The office manager, dispatcher, and field tech each get an experience built around exactly what they do.
Most FSM apps were built for the office and ported to mobile. IronKite was built for the person in the truck first — and the office second.
Giant tap targets — every button is big enough to hit with work gloves on
Offline-first — clock in, take photos, and update jobs with no signal. Syncs automatically when you're back in range
Voice notes everywhere — tap a mic, speak naturally, AI writes the professional note
iPhone, iPad, and Android — native apps for all three, not a web app squeezed onto a phone screen
Dark mode — looks great in basements, attics, and anywhere the sun isn't shining
ServiceTitan built field-service software. Jobber made it simpler. IronKite makes it easy and intelligent — feature by feature, role by role.
Deeply capable and battle-tested for large, multi-branch operations. The trade-off is real: heavy complexity, premium cost, and long-term contracts that can box a growing shop in.
A polished, approachable tool that brought real simplicity to the category. But a large, established company tends to move carefully — slower to ship new features and to lean fully into AI.
Field-tech-first, mobile-first, and AI-first. Modern agility lets us ship the improvements trades teams actually ask for — fast. Strong as steel, light as a feather.
| Feature | Iron | Jobber | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the field · Technicians | |||
| Free native iOS & Android apps for every user | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on |
| Mobile-first — built for work gloves & one bar of signal | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Not a focus |
| Works offline, syncs when you're back in range | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Limited or add-on |
| AIAI voice-to-notes — dictate, AI writes the professional note | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus | Limited or add-on |
| Learn it in an afternoon — no training required | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus |
| Dispatch & office | |||
| Drag-and-drop dispatch board & scheduling | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength |
| AIAI estimate generator — describe a job, get a line-item estimate | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus | Limited or add-on |
| AIAI customer message drafting — polished texts & emails | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Limited or add-on |
| AIAI smart scheduling — auto-dispatch suggestions | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus | Limited or add-on |
| Clean, uncluttered interface anyone can use | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus |
| Owners & back office | |||
| QuickBooks Online two-way sync | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength |
| AIAI invoice & job summaries — clear recaps in one tap | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus | Limited or add-on |
| On-site card & ACH payments | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength |
| Flat, transparent per-user pricing | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Not a focus |
| No long-term contract lock-in | Built in — a core strength | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus |
| Set up in under 10 minutes | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Not a focus |
| Platform & momentum | |||
| Agility to ship valuable, user-requested features fast | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Limited or add-on |
| AI-first — built around AI, not bolted on later | Built in — a core strength | Not a focus | Limited or add-on |
| New AI features shipping all year long | Built in — a core strength | Limited or add-on | Limited or add-on |
No per-module fees. No hidden setup costs. Just one flat monthly rate per user — and everything is included.
IronKite is built AI-first — not bolted on years later. Five AI tools are live today, handling the typing, quoting, and follow-up so your crew can stay on the tools and get home sooner.
Our modern, agile platform lets us roll out powerful AI faster than the legacy players in the trades — all to power skilled professionals in every role of the job.
Still on the fence? These are the questions we hear most from trades business owners before they sign up.
Join trades teams across the region who are dispatching faster, getting paid the same day, and finally leaving the office on time.