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Field service software

The best software for HVAC, plumbing and home service pros, compared honestly.

Scheduling, dispatch, quotes, invoices and payments in one app. We read four vendors’ own pricing pages so you can see what each one costs for a crew your size.

Updated September 2026Prices checked on each vendor’s own site

Our top pick

Housecall Pro

Small and growing crews (1–8 users)

Basic $79/mo (1 user), Essentials $189/mo (5 users), Max $329/mo (8 users) billed monthly — or $59, $149 and $299 per month billed yearly. Card processing from 2.59%.

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Side by side

What each one really costs

Starting prices, staff fees, card rates and the fine print, from each vendor’s own pricing page.

Housecall Pro

Top pick
Starting price
$79/mo billed monthly; $59/mo billed yearly
Users included
Basic 1, Essentials 5, Max 8 ($35/mo per extra user on Max)
Card processing
From 2.59%; bank payments 1%
Free trial
14 days, no card required
Contract
No long-term contract

ServiceTitan

Starting price
Not published; priced per technician
Users included
Per technician
Card processing
Not published
Free trial
Demo
Contract
Not stated

Jobber

Starting price
$49/mo with no commitment; $29/mo billed yearly
Users included
1 user (5 on Plus); $29/mo per extra user
Card processing
2.9% + 30¢; Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢; ACH 1%
Free trial
14 days on Grow, no card required
Contract
Monthly, monthly with a 1-year commitment, or yearly

Workiz

Starting price
Not published ("Request pricing")
Users included
Not stated
Card processing
Not stated
Free trial
7 days
Contract
Not stated

The picks

Pros, cons and our verdict

In the order we’d recommend them. Every figure links to its source.

01Small and growing crews (1–8 users)Top pick

Housecall Pro

Basic $79/mo (1 user), Essentials $189/mo (5 users), Max $329/mo (8 users) billed monthly — or $59, $149 and $299 per month billed yearly. Card processing from 2.59%.

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What it does well

  • Published prices with users included in each plan
  • Online booking, scheduling and dispatch, quotes, invoices, payments and review management on Basic
  • Essentials adds routes, flat-rate pricing, employee GPS tracking, commissions and QuickBooks sync
  • 14-day free trial with no card required, and no long-term contract

Watch out for

  • Extra users cost $35/mo each on Max; the page doesn’t list extra-user prices for Basic or Essentials
  • Add-ons like the AI CSR, voice and payroll aren’t priced on the pricing page
  • Route optimization and a dedicated onboarding specialist are Max-only

Verdict. The best balance of price, features and simplicity for most crews under ten people. Start the trial on Essentials if you run more than one truck.

02Established shops with several technicians

ServiceTitan

Not published. Starter, Essentials and The Works plans, priced per technician after a demo.

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What it does well

  • Three plan levels, so you can start smaller and move up
  • Per-technician pricing that scales with your team
  • A personalised demo built around your trade and number of technicians

Watch out for

  • No published prices, trial or contract terms — everything comes through sales
  • Probably more system than a one- or two-person operation needs

Verdict. Worth a demo once you have several technicians and an office person to run it. Get the price per technician, the implementation cost and the contract length in writing.

03Solo operators and small crews on a budget

Jobber

Core $49/mo, Connect $139/mo, Grow $199/mo, Plus $499/mo with no commitment — or $29, $99, $149 and $399 per month billed yearly. Extra users $29/mo.

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What it does well

  • The lowest published starting price: $29/mo billed yearly
  • Three ways to pay: monthly, monthly with a 1-year commitment, or yearly
  • 14-day trial of the Grow plan, no card required
  • Add an AI Receptionist for $29/mo

Watch out for

  • Most plans include just one user; each extra user is $29/mo
  • Card processing is 2.9% + 30¢, higher than Housecall Pro’s starting rate
  • Marketing Suite ($99/mo) and Pipeline ($49/mo) cost extra

Verdict. The cheapest good start for a one-person business. As the team grows, per-user fees add up — at five users, price it against Housecall Pro Essentials.

04Teams that want lots of automations

Workiz

Not published. Standard, Pro and Ultimate plans; request pricing.

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What it does well

  • Plans are organised by automations: 5 on Standard, 10 on Pro, 30 on Ultimate
  • Pro and up add AI tools
  • 7-day free trial

Watch out for

  • No published prices
  • A shorter trial than Housecall Pro or Jobber

Verdict. Worth a look if automations are your priority. Ask for the full price before you start the 7-day trial.

How we chose

  1. 01We read every price on the vendor’s own pricing page on 30 September 2026.
  2. 02We compared the cost for a real crew: users included, extra-user fees, card processing and the contract.
  3. 03Jobber was running a promotion that ended on 30 September 2026, so we show its regular prices.
  4. 04Housecall Pro and ServiceTitan may pay us a referral fee if you sign up through our links. That never changes the facts above, and every number links to its source.
  5. 05Prices change often. Check the vendor’s page before you sign anything.

Questions owners ask

What’s the best software for a small HVAC or plumbing business?

For most crews up to eight people, Housecall Pro: $59–$299/mo billed yearly with users included, a 14-day trial and no long-term contract. A solo operator can start cheaper on Jobber Core ($29/mo billed yearly).

How much does ServiceTitan cost?

ServiceTitan doesn’t publish prices. It prices per technician across three plans (Starter, Essentials, The Works), and you get a number after a demo.

Housecall Pro or Jobber?

Jobber starts lower ($29/mo yearly, or $49/mo with no commitment), but most plans include one user and extra users are $29/mo each. Housecall Pro Essentials includes 5 users for $149/mo billed yearly. At five users the base prices land close ($145/mo on Jobber Core vs $149 on Housecall Pro Essentials), so compare the features and card rates.

Can I try before I buy?

Housecall Pro and Jobber offer 14-day trials with no card required; Workiz offers 7 days. ServiceTitan starts with a demo.

Your next step

Pick your software. Then book the jobs you’re missing.

Whatever software you choose, the AI Front Desk answers website chats 24/7 while your team is on a job, and sends customers to your booking link.