Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Flexible barcode and QR solutions for any business process in Salesforce. Common use cases: Inventory, Attendance, Field Service, Fulfillment, and others. Excellent implementation assistance and support.
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ServiceMax is a leader in Field Service Management and the go-to platform for hundreds of companies globally. Built on the Salesforce Platform, ServiceMax helps service organizations exceed customer expectations with innovative software and services.
| Metric | Gimbal Barcode | ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 91 | 42 |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Pricing | paid | paid |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 6 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 13 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2014 | Sep 2007 |
Gimbal Barcode edges out ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management on rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Gimbal Barcode at paid, ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management at paid. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Gimbal Barcode; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management's 42-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Gimbal Barcode's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Gimbal Barcode audit • ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management audit
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| Keyword | Gimbal Barcode | ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management |
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| field service management | Not ranked | #1 |
| field service | Not ranked | #3 |
| and service | Not ranked | #3 |
| barcode | #5 | Not ranked |
| mobile | #10 | Not ranked |
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Both Gimbal Barcode and ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management offer paid plans only. Gimbal Barcode starts at paid; ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management starts at paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Gimbal Barcode has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 91 reviews) compared to ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management (4.7★ from 42 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Gimbal Barcode holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Gimbal Barcode has the deeper published review base (91 vs 42), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Gimbal Barcode typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (91 reviews). ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (42 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Gimbal Barcode and ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from ServiceMax Core - Field Service Management" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.