Pest control software (a ServiceTitan company)

Avolv vs FieldRoutes

FieldRoutes (formerly PestRoutes) was the pest-native leader before ServiceTitan bought it. Solid features, opaque pricing, and support that operators complain about waiting weeks on. Here's the honest comparison.

FieldRoutes is best for

You're a pest-only shop with deep regulatory compliance needs and you're already invested in the FieldRoutes ecosystem. You value pest-specific features over cross-vertical flexibility.

Avolv is best for

You want route-based software that works for pest and any other recurring service you run. You want an AI receptionist without a separate line item. You want to reach support in the same day, not the same month.

Pricing side by side

All numbers verified from public sources as of September 2026.

FieldRoutes

What FieldRoutes charges
Starting price
~$350/month based on active customers. No published tiers.
Extra charges
Users report separate charges for texting and calls, sometimes even when not used.
SalesRoutes add-on
Additional cost for sales/CRM features.
Owner
Acquired by ServiceTitan in 2021. Pricing pressure has followed.

Avolv

What Avolv charges
Subscription
Per service location, month to month
Users, techs, trucks
All included, no per-seat fees
AI receptionist
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included, line by line
Marketing, follow-up, reviews
Included
Setup
One-time, scoped to migration
Contract
None. Month to month.

See full Avolv pricing →

What it looks like at your size

Real math, not vendor math.

Your operation On FieldRoutes On Avolv
Small pest operator (500 customers) FieldRoutes: ~$350-$500/mo + add-ons + texting/call charges Avolv: quoted per location, all features included
Growing pest operation (2,000 customers) FieldRoutes: several $/customer/mo + SalesRoutes + texting overages Avolv: same per-location model, no per-message tax

What each one is actually good at

No pretending. What we'd say about them if we didn't sell against them.

What FieldRoutes does well

  • Pest-native features (regulatory compliance, application logging).
  • Deep customer-based pricing model (not per-user).
  • Integrations with QBO, Salesforce, Jobber, Housecall Pro.
  • Now backed by ServiceTitan's engineering and revenue.

Where Avolv wins

  • AI receptionist included in the base price. FieldRoutes doesn't have one built in.
  • No per-message texting or call charges. FieldRoutes users complain about unexpected communication fees.
  • Month-to-month, no contract. FieldRoutes pricing is opaque with typical ServiceTitan-style commitments.
  • Not just pest. If you also run lawn, pool, or pressure washing under the same roof, one system handles all of it.
  • Founder-level support. FieldRoutes users report waiting weeks or months for support responses.
  • Deep QuickBooks Online line-by-line reconciliation.

Which one should you pick?

The honest read.

Pick FieldRoutes when

You're a pest-only shop with deep regulatory compliance needs and you're already invested in the FieldRoutes ecosystem. You value pest-specific features over cross-vertical flexibility.

Pick Avolv when

You want route-based software that works for pest and any other recurring service you run. You want an AI receptionist without a separate line item. You want to reach support in the same day, not the same month.

Migration story

Pest control migrations from FieldRoutes follow the same pattern as any other switch: full account and history preservation, recurring schedules migrated, zero route downtime standard.

Read the Resort Pool Services case study →

Questions we get about this comparison

Is FieldRoutes bad software?

No, it has real pest-specific depth. What operators consistently complain about is support response time (some report waiting months for tickets to resolve) and hidden charges around messaging. Since ServiceTitan acquired them, several small operators have noted price pressure. If those things aren't a problem for you, stay.

Can Avolv handle pesticide regulatory compliance?

Avolv logs applications, chemicals used, and photos per stop. For state-specific pesticide reporting formats, we build to your requirements. If you're in a state with unusual reporting, tell me before you sign.

Can Avolv migrate my FieldRoutes data?

Yes. Every account, every history record, every recurring plan. FieldRoutes doesn't offer an API, so migration is via their export tools plus your QuickBooks. Quoted upfront.

Does Avolv have SalesRoutes-style CRM?

Avolv has a pipeline CRM with AI classification, follow-up sequences, and lead scoring. Included in the base price, not a separate module.

What if I run pest and lawn together?

This is a strong Avolv fit. FieldRoutes is pest-first (they'll do lawn, but their DNA is pest). Avolv is route-based first, so pest, lawn, pool, and pressure washing all live in the same system with the same route engine and the same books.

Fifteen minutes and I'll tell you honestly which one fits.

If FieldRoutes is a better fit for your business, I'll say so. My job is helping you pick the right tool.