Head to head · Field service & workforce apps
Zoho FSM vs SalesDiary
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho FSM rates highest.
Field service management with scheduling and mobile app.
| Compare | Zoho FSM | SalesDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Field service & workforce apps | Field service & workforce apps |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | SalesDiary |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free plan | ₹700/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | Yes | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2012 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Zoho FSM: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
- +One of the top-ranked field service & workforce apps options in our catalogue
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Job scheduling and dispatch
- Technician mobile app with GPS
- Service tickets and SLAs
- AMC and warranty tracking
- Spare-parts inventory
- Customer notifications via WhatsApp
SalesDiary: pros & cons
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Job scheduling and dispatch
- Technician mobile app with GPS
- Service tickets and SLAs
- AMC and warranty tracking
- Spare-parts inventory
- Customer notifications via WhatsApp
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho FSM or SalesDiary?+
Zoho FSM scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Zoho FSM has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho FSM cheaper than SalesDiary?+
Zoho FSM starts at Free plan and SalesDiary at ₹700/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho FSM to SalesDiary?+
Most field service & workforce apps products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.