The best FieldPulse alternatives in 2026
The best FieldPulse alternatives for small service businesses are Housecall Pro, Jobber, Workiz, Kickserv, ServiceM8 and Claver. Housecall Pro and Jobber publish prices you can compare before you buy, ServiceM8 has a free plan, and Kickserv and Claver include several users in one monthly price.
Claver makes this page, and Claver is one of the options. Competitor prices come from each company's own pricing page, checked September 27, 2026.
What are the best FieldPulse alternatives?
Six tools cover most shops leaving FieldPulse. Housecall Pro, Jobber, Kickserv, ServiceM8 and Claver list prices on their sites, while FieldPulse and Workiz quote each business after a demo.
| Software | Best for | Starting price | Users included | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claver | Small home-service teams that want users included in one flat price | $19/mo | 2 on Starter, 8 on Crew ($39/mo), 20 on Business ($79/mo) | Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon; dispatch and two-way texting start on Crew |
| Housecall Pro | Residential contractors who want an established all-in-one platform | $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) | 1 on Basic; 5 on the Essentials team plan ($299/mo) | Extra users cost $100/mo each on Essentials and $75/mo on Max team plans |
| Jobber | Solo operators and teams that want an established booking and client-hub platform | $49/mo month-to-month ($29/mo billed annually), 1 user | 1 on Core; 5 on Connect at $199/mo | Two-way texting and job costing don't appear until Grow, its top plan |
| Workiz | Growing teams that want phone and AI answering from one company | Quote only, no public pricing | Not published | No public prices; its phone system and AI answering are sold separately |
| Kickserv | Small teams that want a set number of users per plan | $75/mo ($60/mo billed annually) | 5 on Start, 10 on Run, 20 on Scale | Dispatch mapping and GPS check-ins start on Run ($149/mo) |
| ServiceM8 | Solo operators who want to start free | Free plan; paid plans from $29/mo | 1 on Free; unlimited on paid plans | Each plan caps jobs per month (50 on the $29 plan) |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from each company's public pricing page: FieldPulse, Housecall Pro, Jobber, Workiz, Kickserv and ServiceM8. Housecall Pro shows its prices after a short quiz about your trade and team size. Prices change, so check the source before you buy.
Why do shops look for a FieldPulse alternative?
Most shops look elsewhere because FieldPulse publishes no prices and offers no free trial, so every comparison starts with a sales call instead of a self-serve signup.
- No public pricing. FieldPulse's own FAQ says it is seat-based: "You purchase a set number of seats upfront for your contract term, and the rate depends on what each seat needs access to."
- No free trial. Per its FAQ, "No, and we're not going to pretend otherwise." It offers a custom demo instead of a self-serve trial.
- Add-ons priced separately. Engage (its phone system), Operator AI and Fleet Tracking are all listed as optional premium add-ons quoted apart from the core plan.
Which FieldPulse alternative should you choose?
It depends on team size, trade and how much you want to spend each month. Use the short profiles below: each says who the tool suits, what it costs and the main tradeoff.
Claver
Claver is field service software for small home-service businesses: scheduling, quotes, invoicing, payments and customer texting, with users included in one flat monthly price. Starter is $19/mo for 2 users, Crew $39/mo for 8 and Business $79/mo for 20. You can see the price and start a trial without a sales call.
Tradeoff: Native iOS and Android apps and Tap to Pay are coming soon, and Claver has a smaller integration list than FieldPulse. There is no free plan: it is $1 for 14 days, then $19/mo.
Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro publishes its prices, unlike FieldPulse. Its Basic plan ($79/mo for one user) includes online booking, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoicing. It offers a 14-day free trial with no card.
Tradeoff: Team plans start at $299/mo for five users on Essentials, and each extra user adds $100/mo.
Jobber
Jobber is an established booking and client-hub platform with published prices. Core is $49/mo month-to-month ($29/mo billed annually) for one user. Connect (GPS tracking, route optimization, QuickBooks Online sync) is $139/mo for one user or $199/mo for a team of up to 5.
Tradeoff: Two-way texting and job costing don't appear until Grow, its top plan.
Workiz
Workiz is an all-in-one platform for teams from growing shops up to multi-location franchises. It offers a 7-day free trial with no card, unlike FieldPulse's demo-only signup.
Tradeoff: It publishes no prices, and its phone system (Genius Phone) and AI answering (Genius Answering) are sold separately.
Kickserv
Kickserv includes a set number of users in each plan: 5 on Start ($75/mo, or $60/mo billed annually), 10 on Run ($149/mo) and 20 on Scale ($249/mo). QuickBooks Online sync is included, and it offers a 30-day free trial.
Tradeoff: Dispatch mapping and GPS check-ins start on Run, so small teams that need them pay $149/mo.
ServiceM8
ServiceM8 has a free plan for one user and 30 jobs a month. Paid plans start at $29/mo with unlimited users.
Tradeoff: Each plan caps jobs per month (50 on Starter, 150 on Growing at $79/mo), so busy shops pay more as job volume grows.
When is FieldPulse still the right choice?
Stay on FieldPulse if you already have a seat-based quote that fits your budget and you value its custom, trade-specific demo over a self-serve signup. Per its own FAQ, "Your seat count, the rate for each seat type, and premium products are optional and will be laid out before you sign anything." Switching makes the most sense when you want to see a price and start using the software today.
Best fit for: Claver is built for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical shops. Already running on FieldPulse? Here's how to move your data over.
How do you switch from FieldPulse?
Export your data from FieldPulse as CSV files, import them into the new tool, then run both side by side for a week before you cancel. Moving to Claver takes about 20 minutes for most shops.
- Export from FieldPulse. Download your customer list and your job and invoice reports as CSV files.
- Import into Claver. Upload the files in Claver's import wizard, which maps FieldPulse's columns for you. Or email your export to [email protected] and we load it for you.
- Check and invite your team. Spot-check a few customers and open invoices, then invite your techs. Users are included in your plan.
- Cancel FieldPulse when you're ready. Keep FieldPulse until your open jobs and invoices are finished, then cancel.
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