Sera vs ServiceAgent
A straight look at how these tools handle the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical front office: answering calls, booking jobs, following up, and keeping records. Capabilities come from each vendor’s own public materials. Reviews are real and linked to their source.
Capabilities, side by side
Each tool is scored on its own terms, by the same set of categories. Hover any cell for the definition and the source behind it.
| Capability | Sera |  ServiceAgentus |
|---|---|---|
| AI Voice (Inbound) | No* | Yes |
| AI Voice (Outbound) | No* | Partial* |
| SMS Follow-up | No* | Yes |
| Appointment Booking | Partial* | Yes |
| Native CRM | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | Partial* | Yes |
| Dispatch & Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Review Management | No* | Yes |
| Live Human Backup | No* | Yes |
| HVAC Trade Templates | Partial* | Yes |
| FSM Integrations | Yes | Yes |
Yes / Partial / No reflect each tool on its own terms, scored from its public materials. Hover a cell for the definition and source. * marks limited evidence.
Pricing model
Pricing changes often and each tool prices differently (per seat, per minute, per call, or usage based). Rather than freeze a number that goes stale, we link straight to each vendor’s own pricing page so you see the current model at the source.
What customers say
Verbatim public reviews, praise and complaints both, each linked to where it was posted. We do not edit or cherry-pick for tone.
Sera
3/5 · 23 reviews“I used to think Sera was good because it was lightweight and easy to use. I liked that it didn't hang up and it was easy to find stuff.”
“I'm frustrated with Sera because it hangs up and the tech is slow.”
“I appreciated the dispatch and calendar schedule features, and it was convenient to move between pages.”
“They haven't added any new features, and the customer support is unresponsive.”
ServiceAgentus
5/5 · 420 reviews“ServiceAgent's AI receptionist has completely transformed our front desk. We went from missing 40% of calls to capturing every single one — even during summer rush.”
“During last summer's heat wave, we handled 3x our normal call volume without hiring a single extra person. The AI just kept answering.”
“The after-hours coverage alone has paid for itself. We're booking emergency calls at 2am that we used to lose to competitors.”
“ServiceAgent's AI receptionist has completely transformed our front desk. We went from missing 40% of calls to capturing every single one — even during summer rush.”
Trade fit
The home service trades each tool is tracked for.
Sera
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
ServiceAgentus
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
One of these is ours. Here is the honest pitch.
ServiceAgent is the AI front office built for home service teams. It answers every call, books the job, and keeps your records straight. Try it and judge for yourself.