Independent research for the trades

Choose software with your eyes open.

Compare field service platforms for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses. Understand the pricing, team limits, and day-to-day tools before you book a demo.

Research guide, not a paid ranking. We do not claim to have hands-on tested these platforms.

Start with your operation

Find a sensible shortlist.

Answer four quick questions. This first version uses published plan information and transparent fit rules—not sponsored rankings.

The current shortlist

Four platforms worth comparing.

These are not ranked best-to-worst. Each has a different pricing model and operating fit. Confirm current terms directly with the vendor before purchasing.

Jobber

Public plan pricing
From $29 / month, annual billing · 1 user

A broad field-service platform with a published entry tier and higher plans for teams that need more automation and workflow controls.

Pricing modelPublished tiers
Entry planCore · 1 user
  • Online booking and job scheduling
  • Quotes, invoices, and online payments
  • Higher plans add more automation, team tools, and reporting
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Housecall Pro

Public plan pricing
$59 / month · Basic · annual billing

Designed around home-service operations, with published tiers that scale by included users and features.

Essentials$149/mo · 5 users
MAX$299/mo · 8 users
  • Scheduling, dispatch, estimates, and invoicing
  • Higher plans add route tools, job costing, and more team features
  • 14-day trial advertised by vendor
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Service Fusion

Unlimited users
$245 / month · Starter · monthly billing

A flat-rate option with unlimited users. Annual billing lowers the monthly equivalent, but requires one annual payment; month-to-month billing is also available.

Annual billing$208/mo
UsersUnlimited
  • Customer management, estimates, and jobs
  • Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and payments
  • Higher plans add inventory, job costing, and customer portal tools
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FieldPulse

Quote / seat-based
Custom quote / based on seats and setup

A configurable field-service platform with a wide range of operational features. Ask for a written quote based on your actual team and required modules.

Pricing modelSeat-based quote
Core workflowsScheduling to payment
  • Scheduling, dispatch, and work orders
  • Estimates, invoices, and customer management
  • Additional products and capabilities may affect total cost
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At-a-glance

Compare the buying details.

Published information gathered from vendor pages. “Not published” means we did not find a reliable public figure on the cited pricing page.

PlatformStarting price shownIncluded users at entryPricing transparencyNotable distinction
Jobber$29/mo billed annually1Published tiersEntry plan for a solo operator
Housecall Pro$59/mo billed annually1Published tiersPlan tiers scale by included users
Service Fusion$245/mo monthly · $208/mo annualUnlimitedPublished tiersFlat-rate user model
FieldPulseCustom quoteQuote requiredSeat-based quoteConfigurable platform and add-on products

Prices and plan details checked November 6, 2026. Service Fusion annual pricing is paid as one annual payment; monthly billing is available at the higher listed rate. Promotions, taxes, add-ons, contract terms, and regional availability can change. Always verify the vendor's current checkout or written quote.

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Software decisions affect a contractor's schedule, customer experience, and monthly overhead. Our goal is to make the trade-offs easier to see.

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