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Skedulo vs Sortly

Skedulo logo

Skedulo

Field Service

Mobile workforce scheduling for deskless teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Skedulo not a trades suite: no estimating, invoicing or customer-facing quoting pipeline; Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • They diverge on capability: Skedulo covers Scheduling optimisation, Sortly covers Photo-based inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Skedulo and Sortly actually diverge.

Attributes where Skedulo and Sortly differ
AttributeSkeduloSortly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryField ServiceInventory
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Skedulo

  • Scheduling optimisation
  • Mobile app
  • Salesforce integration
  • Compliance and credentials

Only in Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV export
  • API access
  • Zapier

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Skedulo

  • Healthcare and community services scheduling visits against credentialsnot Sortly
  • Organisations on Salesforce needing deskless scheduling inside itnot Sortly
  • Workforces where travel time materially affects how many jobs fit in a daynot Sortly

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot Skedulo
  • Asset managementnot Skedulo
  • Photo documentationnot Skedulo
  • Mobile inventorynot Skedulo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Skedulo

  • Not a trades suite: no estimating, invoicing or customer-facing quoting pipeline
  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • Heavily oriented to Salesforce, and less compelling without it
  • Optimisation quality depends on accurate skill and availability data, which is a data-hygiene commitment

Sortly

  • Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
  • No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
  • Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode

Pricing, plan by plan

Skedulo

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Skedulo review.

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Skedulo if

  • You need scheduling optimisation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want mobile app.
Skedulo review

Choose Sortly if

  • You need photo-based inventory.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location support.
Sortly review

Questions people ask

Is Skedulo or Sortly better?
Neither clearly leads. Skedulo starts at On request and Sortly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Skedulo or Sortly?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Skedulo and Free for Sortly.
Does Skedulo or Sortly run on more platforms?
Skedulo runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Skedulo starts at On request.
What is Skedulo best used for?
Skedulo is most often used for healthcare and community services scheduling visits against credentials, organisations on salesforce needing deskless scheduling inside it, workforces where travel time materially affects how many jobs fit in a day. Of those, healthcare and community services scheduling visits against credentials and organisations on salesforce needing deskless scheduling inside it are not what Sortly is typically brought in for.
What can Skedulo do that Sortly cannot?
Skedulo covers Scheduling optimisation, Mobile app, Salesforce integration, Compliance and credentials. Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Skedulo: What does Skedulo cost?

Quoted per organisation and not published.

Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?

Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.

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Skedulo: Is it a field service suite?

No. It solves scheduling and dispatch for deskless workers. Contractors wanting estimating and invoicing should look at ServiceTitan or Jobber.

Sortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?

Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Skedulo: Do I need Salesforce?

No, but its Salesforce integration is a large part of the appeal and it is less compelling without it.

Sortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?

Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.

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Sortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?

Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.

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