Comparison
Traffic OS vs Workiz
Traffic OS vs Workiz: how a traffic control / barricade company should weigh call tracking vs multi-outlet inventory and MUTCD daily tickets.
Choose Workiz when…
You're a single-outlet service business (locksmith, garage door, junk removal) under 10 techs where call tracking is the centerpiece of how you market.
Choose Traffic OS when…
You're a multi-outlet traffic control or barricade operator who needs daily tickets, work-zone-specific job lifecycle, and inventory tracking across multiple yards.
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Traffic OS | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $499.00/mo2 admins + 8 drivers included | $65/mo+ $25/user/mo |
| Pro | $949.00/mo5 admins + 20 drivers included | $175/mo |
| Enterprise | $1499.00/mo10 admins + 50 drivers included | Custom quote |
Workiz pricing cited from Workiz's published pricing page. Confirm current prices on their site before deciding.
Where Workiz is genuinely strong
We won't pretend Workiz doesn't have real strengths. Naming them up-front is what makes this page worth reading.
- ✓Best-in-class call tracking + recording integrated with the dispatch view
- ✓Strong service business templates (locksmith, garage door, appliance, junk removal)
- ✓Built-in inventory module suitable for small operators
- ✓Reasonable per-user pricing compared to ServiceTitan / Housecall Pro
Why traffic control and barricade operators switch to Traffic OS
Workiz is built for a different shape of business than traffic control. These are the gaps operators most often cite.
- →Inventory module is single-outlet — traffic control shops with multiple yards have to fudge it
- →No native MUTCD ticket / GPS-stamped customer signature flow
- →Per-user pricing still adds up past 10 drivers
- →Reporting is built around service-call P&L, not multi-day work-zone profitability
How to migrate from Workiz to Traffic OS
Workiz CSV export covers Customers, Jobs, and Invoices. Carry over Customers + open Jobs. Their call-recording history doesn't transfer (we don't have a call recorder); if you need that feature, keep Workiz running for inbound call routing and use Traffic OS for the operations side.
Frequently asked questions
Is Traffic OS or Workiz better for a traffic control company?+
You're a multi-outlet traffic control or barricade operator who needs daily tickets, work-zone-specific job lifecycle, and inventory tracking across multiple yards.
When should I choose Workiz over Traffic OS?+
You're a single-outlet service business (locksmith, garage door, junk removal) under 10 techs where call tracking is the centerpiece of how you market.
How does Traffic OS pricing compare to Workiz?+
Workiz starts at $65/mo (per their published pricing) and typically adds a per-user fee for additional crew. Traffic OS plans are flat: Starter $499.00/mo includes 2 admins + 8 drivers, Pro $949.00/mo includes 5 admins + 20 drivers, Enterprise $1499.00/mo includes 10 admins + 50 drivers.
Can I migrate from Workiz to Traffic OS?+
Workiz CSV export covers Customers, Jobs, and Invoices. Carry over Customers + open Jobs. Their call-recording history doesn't transfer (we don't have a call recorder); if you need that feature, keep Workiz running for inbound call routing and use Traffic OS for the operations side.
What does Traffic OS do that Workiz doesn't for traffic control crews?+
Multi-day work-zone job lifecycle, daily MUTCD-aligned field tickets with GPS-stamped customer signatures, multi-outlet inventory for cones / signs / barricades, GPS time clock with lockable pay periods, and crew-based pricing instead of per-user — all purpose-built for traffic control, barricade rental, and lane-closure operations rather than residential service calls.
See Traffic OS yourself
Start at $499.00/mo with 2 admins + 8 drivers included. Most Workiz migrations are done in a weekend.