The free Kickserv alternative built for Fort Worth contractors.
Fort Worth is the fastest-growing large city in the country and the western half of the DFW metroplex. Master-planned communities like Walsh, Alliance, and the neighborhoods around Keller and Southlake keep new construction trades in constant demand. The city's western edge still has plenty of ranchettes and larger lots with septic and well systems that need specialist work. Foundation repair on expansive clay soils is a year-round revenue driver, and hail season regularly delivers million-dollar weeks to roofers. Kickserv charges $59 - $239+/month for the privilege of running your business. Clockwork costs $0/month — pay only when you collect a payment.
The real cost of Kickserv in Fort Worth.
The Lite plan caps you at 2 users , hire one more helper and your bill doubles.
Custom reports and API access are locked behind the Business and Premium tiers.
No fleet tracking means you cannot see where your trucks are or how long jobs actually take.
Kickserv has no virtual receptionist, so after-hours calls either go to voicemail or vanish.
For a contractor running on thin margins, even $59/month is $708/year you could be putting into tools or ads.
Lite, Standard, Business, and Premium tiers. Each step up adds users and unlocks features you probably expected in the base plan.
3.5% + 30¢ when you collect a payment. No monthly fee, no contract, no setup fee.
What Fort Worth crews actually get.
| Feature | Clockwork | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatch | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Invoicing | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Payment Processing | 3.5% + 30¢ | Stripe passthrough |
| Customer Financing | Built-in, free | Not included |
| Virtual Receptionist | Included free (24/7) | Not included |
| Fleet Tracking | Included free | Not included |
| Reporting & Analytics | Included free | Business tier and up |
| Website Builder | Included free | Not included |
| Monthly Cost (2 users) | $0/month | $59+/month |
| Monthly Cost (10 users) | $0/month | $159+/month |
| Annual Contract Required | No | Annual discount only |
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
Switching from Kickserv in Fort Worth.
Is Clockwork a good fit for a small contractor using Kickserv?+
Yes. Clockwork was built for contractors running 1-20 techs. You get unlimited users, full scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and payments at $0/month , no tiers, no caps.
What do I lose by switching from Kickserv to Clockwork?+
Nothing you actually need. Clockwork has every core Kickserv feature plus virtual receptionist, fleet tracking, customer financing, and a website builder. You lose the monthly bill.
Can Clockwork handle recurring jobs like Kickserv?+
Yes. Clockwork supports recurring jobs, maintenance contracts, and automated reminders , the same workflows Kickserv users depend on for lawn, pest, and cleaning routes.
How much will a 5-tech shop save switching from Kickserv?+
On the Business plan at $159/month you save $1,908/year. On Premium at $239/month you save $2,868/year. Clockwork is $0/month , you only pay 3.5% + 30¢ when you get paid.
Fort Worth crew? Stop overpaying.
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