Comparison

Zoho FSM vs PATHwd

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zoho FSM

This app empowers field service teams with mobile access to service appointments, customer information, and work order details. It streamlines operations by enabling technicians to update progress, generate invoices, and collect customer feedback on-site, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Access and update work orders
  • View customer history
  • Capture photos and notes
  • Generate invoices and process payments
  • Track technician location
  • Record work hours and apply for leave
  • Collect customer signatures and feedback
Features
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The Zoho FSM Field Agent app enables field technicians and service teams to access, plan, and execute service appointments seamlessly. Unify field teams by connecting all your field operations end-to-end, and maximize productivity. Empower your field teams to provide high quality customer service with a field solution in the palm of their hand. The app provides detailed information on the service request, so agents can plan ahead. Improve first-visit resolution and score better in customer satisfaction. Stay updated 24/7 Receive automated notifications and reminders of scheduled appointments. Use the calendar view to peruse through the appointments in a structured way. Access and update information with just a tap Gain access to work order details, customer history, and service details so you can go prepared. Take pictures, and send notes and attachments for future reference right from the work station. Add/edit Service and Parts from the work station to provide the best service and keep the managers in loop. Find the customer location Follow directions and navigate to the customer location. Create trips to record the route taken and keep managers informed about your travel. Record availability and progress Check in to the appointment and keep your teams updated on your progress. Log work hours, apply for leave, and ensure teams schedule accordingly. Invoice and Payments Generate invoices quickly after job completion and share them with the customer. Allow customers to process payments through secure portals and close deals on the spot. Service Reports Update service reports and get customer feedback on the spot. Get the customer's signature right on your device and provide a smooth customer experience from beginning to end. Location tracking can be enabled by the technician in the app and when enabled, the technician's location will be tracked continuously and shared with the FSM administrator. And continuous use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life drastically.

About

PATHwd

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PATHwd™ is the operations platform for window and door dealers — purpose-built for the way your business actually works. This app requires an existing, active, fully configured PATHwd account. If you're already a customer and have been issued login credentials, sign in and access to your PATHwd system on a mobile device. If your business is not yet a customer, or you do not have login credentials, visit pathwd.com for more information. WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THIS APP Access your PATHwd platform from anywhere — jobs, quotes, orders, purchase orders, invoices, payments, deliveries, installations, services, reports, and more. FOR SALESPEOPLE Stay on top of every job and quote with task reminders, follow-up notifications, and full job history — everything you need to keep deals moving and customers informed. FOR THE WAREHOUSE TEAM Receive products off the truck, check items in and out of bin locations, load delivery trucks, and confirm deliveries — all with barcode scanning support. FOR THE SERVICE TEAM Record service appointment notes in the field, upload photos, track parts orders, and get accurate reimbursement from manufacturers. —-- PATHwd is purpose-built for window and door dealers, by window and door people. —-- ALREADY A CUSTOMER? Download the app and sign in with your existing credentials. Contact support if you've lost your login information. NOT YET A PATHwd CUSTOMER? Visit pathwd.com to schedule a discovery call and see what PATHwd can do for your window and door business.

Screenshots

Zoho FSM4 screens
PATHwd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PATHwd at 15.0 against Zoho FSM's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zoho FSM ships an update every 3 weeks, PATHwd every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zoho FSM versus PATHwd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoho FSMPATHwd
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationEndao LLC

In-app purchases

None

Zoho FSM

No in-app purchases

None

PATHwd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoho FSM free?
Zoho FSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PATHwd free?
PATHwd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zoho FSM or PATHwd have ads?
Neither Zoho FSM nor PATHwd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zoho FSM or PATHwd?
Zoho FSM ships an update every 3 weeks, and PATHwd every 4 weeks. Most recently, Zoho FSM was updated on October 24, 2026 and PATHwd on October 20, 2026.

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