Category: pricing

The Six Platforms Compared on Price

These are the six field-service management platforms that matter for electrical contractors. Each one prices differently — per user, flat rate, custom quote, or a mix. The table below gives you the real numbers.

Platform	Starting Price	Pricing Model	8-Tech Monthly Est.
Jobber	$29/mo (Core)	Per-plan, flat tiers	$169–$349/mo
Housecall Pro	$59/mo (Basic)	Per-plan, annual discount	$189–$299/mo
Workiz	$225/mo (Kickstart)	Per-user, monthly	$300–$500/mo
Service Fusion	Custom (flat-rate)	Flat rate, no per-user fees	$150–$350/mo
FieldEdge	Custom (per-user)	Per-user + base fee	$700–$950/mo
ServiceTitan	Custom (no public rates)	Per-technician, annual contract	$1,200–$2,400/mo

Estimates based on an 8-technician residential electrical shop. Actual pricing varies by contract terms, add-ons, and negotiation. See individual pricing pages for detailed breakdowns.

Best For / Not For

What Drives the Price Differences

The gap between Jobber at $29/month and ServiceTitan at $1,200+/month isn’t just about features. It’s about three things: pricing model, team size scaling, and what’s included versus what costs extra.

Pricing Model

Flat-tier pricing (Jobber, Housecall Pro) means you pay for a plan, not per user. Adding your fifth tech doesn’t change the bill. This keeps costs predictable for small shops — but you hit a wall when you outgrow the tier and jump to the next price point.

Per-user pricing (Workiz, FieldEdge, ServiceTitan) means every technician you add increases your monthly cost. At 4 techs, it’s manageable. At 12, it adds up fast. ServiceTitan’s per-tech pricing is the most aggressive in the category.

Flat-rate pricing (Service Fusion) means unlimited users at a fixed monthly cost. Sounds great — and it is, if you’re growing and don’t want to worry about per-seat math. The trade-off is that Service Fusion’s feature set is thinner than the premium per-user platforms.

The Hidden Costs Nobody Mentions

Monthly subscription is just the starting number. Here’s what actually inflates the bill:

• Implementation and setup fees: ServiceTitan charges thousands upfront. Jobber and Housecall Pro charge nothing. FieldEdge falls somewhere in between.
• Annual contracts: ServiceTitan and FieldEdge typically require annual commitments. Jobber, Housecall Pro, and Workiz offer monthly billing (at a premium over annual).
• Add-on modules: Marketing features, advanced reporting, fleet tracking, and payment processing often cost extra on top of the base plan. ServiceTitan’s Pro and Titan tiers charge significantly more for marketing automation.
• Training time: The bigger the platform, the longer it takes your team to learn it. A Jobber rollout can happen over a weekend. A ServiceTitan implementation takes 6–12 weeks and usually involves a dedicated onboarding specialist.
• Payment processing fees: Most platforms take a percentage of payments processed through their system. This is revenue you don’t see on the monthly invoice but it’s real money.

The Catch

What the Sales Demo Skips

My Pricing Recommendations by Shop Size

1–5 Techs: Start with Jobber ($29–$169/month)

At this size, you don’t need enterprise features. You need scheduling, invoicing, and basic CRM that work without a training manual. Jobber is the easiest to set up and the cheapest to run. If you need stronger marketing tools, Housecall Pro is the alternative at a similar price point. See the full breakdown for small shops.

6–15 Techs: Workiz or Service Fusion ($225–$400/month)

Growing shops need dispatch tools that don’t break when you have 8 trucks out. Workiz is dispatch-first with strong communication features. Service Fusion offers flat-rate pricing that doesn’t penalize you for adding users. FieldEdge is worth considering if QuickBooks accuracy is your top priority — but expect to pay 2–3x more. See the full breakdown for growing shops.

15+ Techs: ServiceTitan or FieldEdge ($1,000–$2,500+/month)

At this scale, you need multi-location support, advanced reporting, and integrations that smaller platforms can’t deliver. ServiceTitan is the market leader for a reason — but the price and implementation complexity are significant. FieldEdge offers deeper QuickBooks integration at a lower price point. Don’t move to this tier until your operations justify the investment. See the full breakdown for enterprise shops.

Individual Pricing Breakdowns

Each pricing page below goes deep on one platform — what each tier includes, what costs extra, and where the price jumps hit:

• Jobber Pricing for Electricians
• Housecall Pro Pricing for Electricians
• Workiz Pricing for Electricians
• Service Fusion Pricing for Electricians
• FieldEdge Pricing for Electricians
• ServiceTitan Pricing for Electricians

Related Resources

• Best Field Service Software for Electricians (2026) — Feature-focused roundup by team size
• Best Software for 1–3 Tech Shops
• Best Software for 6–15 Tech Shops
• Best Software for 15+ Tech Shops

ElectricianStack covers software, tools, specs, and pricing. We do not provide electrical installation, wiring, code, or safety advice.

Service Fusion charges a flat rate instead of per-technician fees. At $245–$627 per month depending on the tier, it works if you have 4+ techs and want to avoid per-user add-ons. Below 4 techs, per-user platforms like Jobber are cheaper. The real advantage shows up at 5+ techs with high turnover—flat-rate means you’re not paying new fees every time you hire someone.

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The Flat-Rate Model Explained

Service Fusion’s pricing is built on one principle: everyone pays the same rate, no matter how many technicians, dispatchers, or office staff log in. That’s fundamentally different from platforms like Jobber or Housecall Pro, which charge per user.

Here’s what you get at each tier (monthly billing):

Starter: $245/month — Customer management, estimates, scheduling, invoicing, QuickBooks integration, payment processing, project management, reporting, text alerts

Plus: $382/month — Everything in Starter, plus job photos, inventory management, job costing, integrated voice and text

Pro: $627/month — Everything in Plus, plus API access, custom documents, eSignatures, customer web portal, progressive billing

If you go annual billing, you get 15% off: Starter drops to $208, Plus to $325, Pro to $533. All users are unlimited—your entire team logs in at the same price.

Jobber, by comparison, charges per-user. Their Connect plan starts at $39/month for 5 users, then adds $29 per additional user per month. Grow is $99/month for 10 users, plus $29 per extra user.

For a shop with 8 techs, Jobber costs $39 + (3 × $29) = $126/month. Service Fusion runs $245/month. Jobber wins for tiny teams.

For a 6-tech shop, Jobber is $39 + (1 × $29) = $68/month. Service Fusion is still $245/month. Jobber saves you $177/month, or $2,124 per year.

For a 10-tech shop, Jobber runs $99/month (Grow includes 10 users). Service Fusion is $208/month (annual). But if that 10-tech shop adds one more person, Jobber jumps to $99 + $29 = $128/month. Service Fusion stays $208. The flat-rate advantage appears when you’re around 5–8 techs with growth pressure.

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What’s Included at Base Price

The best part of Service Fusion’s flat-rate model is that you’re not nickel-and-dimed for features. Here’s what comes with every plan:

Shared across all tiers: Unlimited users, scheduling, dispatch, mobile app, customer database, basic reporting, text message integration, QuickBooks integration, payment processing, invoicing, and onboarding support.

That’s different from Jobber, where certain features sit as paid add-ons. Service Fusion includes them in the base price.

In real life, flat-rate sounds generous. And it is—until you realize you’re paying for features your small shop will never use.

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Cost Analysis: Service Fusion vs. Per-User Platforms

3-Tech Shop

Service Fusion: $208/month annual
Jobber: $39/month

Winner: Jobber. You’re overpaying $169/month with Service Fusion. That’s $2,028 per year for a small shop.

6-Tech Shop

Service Fusion: $208/month annual
Jobber: $39 + (1 × $29) = $68/month

Winner: Jobber. You’re saving $140/month, or $1,680 per year. But the catch: A 6-tech shop is where turnover starts to hurt Jobber. Every time someone leaves and you hire someone new, you’re paying per-user fees for that transition. With Service Fusion, the person is already in the system when they’re hired.

10-Tech Shop

Service Fusion: $208/month annual
Jobber: $99/month (Grow covers 10 users exactly)

Winner: It depends. Jobber is $99, but that covers exactly 10 users. At 11 users, it jumps to $128. For a 10-tech shop with dispatcher and office staff, you’re already at 12 users, pushing Jobber to $157/month. Service Fusion stays at $208.

I watched a 9-tech HVAC shop switch from Jobber to Service Fusion for this reason. Their per-user fees were creeping up with every hire. With Service Fusion, they could bring on seasonal techs without a cost spike.

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The Catch

Here’s what the sales demo won’t emphasize:

First: Flat-rate sounds cheaper until you do the math. For small shops—under 5 techs—per-user platforms are still cheaper. If you’re a 3-tech electrical service company, Service Fusion’s $245/month hurts compared to Jobber’s $39/month.

Second: All features at base price sounds generous. In real life, it means you’re paying for inventory management and job costing and advanced reporting even if your shop runs on scheduling and invoicing. A 4-tech shop doesn’t need progressive billing or eSignatures.

Third: Service Fusion’s mobile app is solid but not the best-for-dispatch like Jobber’s. If your techs live on their phones, Jobber’s dispatch experience is tighter.

Fourth: Implementation takes 5–10 business days for a full setup with onboarding support included.

Fifth: Support response time varies. During peak hours, responses can take 4–6 hours. During off-peak, 1–2 hours.

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What the Sales Demo Skips

Service Fusion’s flat-rate positioning is smart marketing. Here’s what they won’t lead with:

You’re paying for features you might not use. A 4-tech residential electrical shop doesn’t need eSignatures, customer web portals, or progressive billing. Those are in the Pro plan at $627/month. But if you want job costing, you’re in Plus at $382/month. You can’t split the difference. With Jobber, you can start at Connect and only add features as you grow.

QuickBooks integration requires manual sync. Service Fusion integrates with QuickBooks, but it doesn’t do true real-time sync. You run the sync manually or set up automation on your side. It works in real life, but there will be a lag.

Implementation is free, but it requires your time. Service Fusion includes onboarding, but you have to show up. They won’t build your price book or map your workflow into their system. They’ll guide you through it. Budget 5–10 hours across your office team.

Flat-rate pricing has a limit at scale. For a 15-tech shop, Service Fusion is still $208–$533/month. But ServiceTitan at 15 techs might be $3,675–$7,500/month. Service Fusion wins on cost. But ServiceTitan’s Pro plan includes dedicated account management, supported API access, and built integrations. Larger shops move to ServiceTitan for depth, not just price.

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Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: 4-Tech Shop, 30% Annual Turnover

You have 4 electricians, one dispatcher, one office person. Every year, someone leaves and you hire someone new. Jobber costs $39/month. Service Fusion is $208/month. On paper, Jobber wins by $2,028/year.

But here’s the catch: Every time you hire, you’re calling Jobber’s billing to add the user. With Service Fusion, you just add people to the system. Service Fusion wins if you hire frequently.

Scenario 2: 8-Tech Commercial Shop, Stable Team

You have 8 electricians, 2 office staff, 1 owner. Nobody leaves much. Jobber costs $126/month. Service Fusion is $208/month. Jobber saves you $984/year. If you’re cash-conscious, you pick Jobber.

Scenario 3: 12-Tech Shop, Growing

You have 12 electricians, 3 office staff. Jobber’s Grow plan covers 10 users, so you’re at $99 + (5 × $29) = $244/month. Service Fusion is $208/month annual. Service Fusion wins by a small margin. But if you grow to 14 techs, Jobber jumps to $360/month. Service Fusion stays at $208.

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Best For / Not For

Best For:
– 5–15 tech shops that want to avoid per-user fee sticker shock
– Teams with seasonal hiring or higher than average turnover
– Shops that want all features included without tier-based limits
– Contractors who prefer flat-rate budgeting
– Shops that need job costing, inventory, and basic estimating

Not For:
– 1–4 tech shops on a tight budget (Jobber or Housecall Pro will be cheaper)
– Shops that only need scheduling and invoicing (you’re overpaying)
– Contractors who need enterprise-level custom integrations (ServiceTitan)
– Shops with highly specialized workflows
– Very large teams (20+ techs) looking for dedicated account management

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Other Small-Shop Options

For other field service software options built for small shops, check our full tier guide.

Next Steps

If you’re comparing Service Fusion to other platforms, here are the key numbers:

– Starter plan: $245/month (or $208 annual) — Good for 3–6 techs
– Plus plan: $382/month (or $325 annual) — Sweet spot for 6–12 techs
– Pro plan: $627/month (or $533 annual) — For 10+ techs or shops that use APIs

Service Fusion wins on per-user cost if you have 5+ techs. It wins harder if you have turnover or seasonal scaling. Below 5 techs, per-user platforms are cheaper.

To evaluate whether it fits your shop:
1. Count your total users (all techs + all office staff + owner)
2. Compare per-user cost on Jobber vs. flat-rate on Service Fusion
3. Decide if you need the features in Plus (job costing, inventory) or Pro (API, eSignatures)
4. Factor in switching costs (2–3 days of your time)

Ready to dig deeper? Check out a full comparison of Service Fusion and other platforms on ElectricianStack, or grab our free software buyer checklist to evaluate Service Fusion against your specific workflow.

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Compare Service Fusion to Other Platforms

Want more platform comparisons? Check out:

• Workiz Pricing for Electricians — Dispatch-first, flat tiers, no per-user fees
• ServiceTitan Pricing for Electricians — Enterprise option with deep estimating and project management
• Housecall Pro vs Jobber for Electricians — Two affordable per-user platforms head-to-head

FTC Disclosure: This site has affiliate relationships with Service Fusion and other software platforms mentioned. I earn a commission if you become a customer through the links below, but that doesn’t change what I tell you about Service Fusion or its pricing. I’ve worked with field service software for eight years. My goal is to help you make a decision based on your shop’s actual needs.

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FieldEdge is the legacy player in field service management — it’s been around forever and has deep roots in HVAC and electrical. The software is stable, proven, and integrates well with accounting systems. But it comes with a price: custom pricing means you’re negotiating blind, and a typical 8-tech shop will pay $700–$950/month before add-ons. That’s 3–4x what you’d pay for Jobber or Workiz. FieldEdge works if you need established, proven software with deep integrations and you’re not price-sensitive. It doesn’t work if you want transparent pricing or a modern interface.

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What You’re Really Paying For: FieldEdge Pricing in Real Life

FieldEdge doesn’t publish pricing on their website. They require you to schedule a demo and talk to sales before they’ll tell you what it costs. That’s the first thing you should know about this platform.

When you do get those numbers, here’s what you’re looking at:

Per-user pricing:

• Office staff: $100/month per user
• Field technicians: $125/month per user

One-time setup: $500–$2,000 (depends on your data volume and configuration complexity)

Mandatory onboarding: 5 weeks (you pay your subscription during this period, so there’s no “free trial” phase to test the system)

For a typical 8-tech shop with 2 office staff, that’s 10 users total. Monthly cost: $1,050 before add-ons.

Team Size	Monthly Cost	Annual	Year 1 w/ Setup
3 techs + 1 office	$575	$6,900	$7,900–$8,900
5 techs + 2 office	$825	$9,900	$10,900–$11,900
8 techs + 2 office	$1,050	$12,600	$13,600–$14,600
10 techs + 3 office	$1,550	$18,600	$19,600–$20,600

Most FieldEdge shops add GPS tracking ($25–$35/vehicle/month through FleetSharp) and payment processing fees (2.7–3.4% per transaction). A realistic 7-tech shop ends up spending $950–$1,075/month total once GPS is included.

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The Catch: Why No Public Pricing Matters

If FieldEdge published their pricing like Jobber or Workiz, they’d have to compete on cost. They don’t want to. That opacity — the “contact sales” approach — is a strategic choice that favors FieldEdge.

When you’re negotiating blind, the sales rep has the advantage. FieldEdge is betting that their brand (legacy, established, “since 2002”) will justify the cost. For some shops, it does. For most, it doesn’t. The real negotiating power sits with them, not with you.

The second catch is per-user licensing. Every tech you hire costs $125/month. Every office person costs $100/month. Your shop’s software bill grows directly as your team grows. Jobber caps at $529/month for unlimited users. Workiz caps at $900/month. FieldEdge keeps climbing. This scaling model works against growing shops.

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The Three Pricing Tiers: What You Get at Each Level

FieldEdge offers Select, Premier, and Elite tiers. The difference is real, but there’s no public pricing breakdown — you have to ask during the demo and negotiate.

Select Plan (Entry-level): Dispatching, scheduling, basic quoting, customer management, invoicing, mobile app for techs. Estimated: ~$75–$85/user/month.

Premier Plan (Most Popular): Everything in Select plus advanced dispatch, multi-option quotes, service agreements, job tracking, 10 custom reports, additional mobile licenses for support staff. Estimated: ~$100–$125/user/month.

Elite Plan (Premium): Everything in Premier plus unlimited reports, MarketingEdge (two-way texting), Proposal Pro for advanced estimating, warehouse inventory management, consumer portal for customers, Field Services Academy training access. Estimated: $125–$150+/user/month.

That’s the catch: FieldEdge doesn’t tell you the pricing difference between tiers or your negotiation room. You’re negotiating blind, and the advantage goes to whoever’s done this before or has time to push back on pricing.

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What FieldEdge Does Well

FieldEdge isn’t the legacy player without reason. Here’s what they actually deliver consistently:

Accounting integrations — Deep, native connections to QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting software. If you need invoices, payments, and expense tracking to flow directly into your books with proper cost coding, FieldEdge delivers reliably. The integration is mature and they’ve perfected it over 20+ years of development.

Stability — You’re not betting on a startup. FieldEdge is an established, profitable company with a long track record. If “this software will still exist in 5 years” matters to your shop’s long-term planning, that’s a real competitive advantage.

Workforce management — Beyond just dispatch, FieldEdge tracks technician productivity, handles payroll integration, manages service agreements, and enforces scheduling rules. For larger shops with complex team structures, that depth is valuable.

Mobile app — Adequate, not flashy. Techs receive jobs, update status, capture signatures. It works in real life without friction or confusing interfaces.

Flat-rate pricing — Built specifically for HVAC and electrical with pricing tables, service agreements, and flat-rate job structures already baked into the system at the core level.

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What the Sales Demo Skips

Here’s what the FieldEdge demo emphasizes: “We’ve been around forever,” “We integrate with everything,” “Enterprise-grade,” “No startup risk.”

Here’s what they won’t emphasize:

The interface is dated. Not broken, but old. The navigation feels Windows Vista compared to Jobber or Workiz. You’re learning their system, not the other way around. Your team will notice this immediately.

Switching away is harder than switching in. Every integration you add (QuickBooks, HR systems, GPS tracking) entrenches you deeper. FieldEdge’s strength is lock-in through depth, not through innovation speed. If you ever leave, you’re untangling everything in careful order.

Innovation is slow. FieldEdge ships features in quarters and years. Jobber and Workiz ship monthly. If your shop needs to stay competitive and evolve with market changes, FieldEdge will start to feel slow and behind.

Implementation takes time. That mandatory 5-week onboarding is real, not theoretical. If you need to be running your shop on new software next week, this platform isn’t it. This timeline matters for competitive reasons.

Support is reactive, not proactive. They handle your tickets and incidents. They don’t call to make sure you’re optimizing dispatch settings or suggest configuration improvements. You’re on your own to figure out the nuances.

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FieldEdge vs. Jobber vs. Workiz: Real Numbers

For an 8-tech shop:

• FieldEdge: $1,050/month (base) → $1,150+/month (with GPS)
• Jobber: $529/month (unlimited users, all features)
• Workiz: $900/month (unlimited users, all features)
• Your shop’s premium: FieldEdge costs $200–$650 more per month for the same core capabilities

Dispatch & scheduling: Jobber solid and easy; Workiz superior optimization; FieldEdge functional but less intuitive.

Estimating & quoting: Jobber basic; Workiz good; FieldEdge sophisticated flat-rate options but clunky to configure.

Accounting integration: Jobber basic QB sync; Workiz basic QB sync; FieldEdge deep, native multi-system integration.

Contract: Jobber month-to-month; Workiz month-to-month; FieldEdge annual with no early cancellation refunds.

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Best For / Not For

FieldEdge makes sense if your shop:

• Runs 10+ techs with genuinely complex accounting needs (multiple cost codes, detailed job costing)
• Requires deep QuickBooks and multi-system integration for financial reporting
• Values proven stability and track record over new features shipped monthly
• Already uses FieldEdge and has the system configured; switching costs exceed staying
• Does significant business with contractors or franchises who standardize on FieldEdge

FieldEdge doesn’t make sense if your shop:

• Runs 3–8 techs (you’ll overpay $150–$400/month for unused features; that’s $1,800–$4,800/year wasted)
• Wants transparent pricing upfront instead of negotiations with a sales rep
• Needs a modern interface that your team will enjoy using daily
• Watches margins closely and competes on speed and operational efficiency
• Expects your software to ship new capabilities and improvements monthly

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Real-World Scenarios

James’s shop (12 techs, complex accounting): 12 techs + 3 office = 15 users = $1,750/month + setup + GPS. His QuickBooks needs deep job costing, cost-code matching by tech, and warranty tracking. Jobber felt thin for his accounting requirements. FieldEdge’s integration depth justifies the cost. The right answer for James’s situation.

Rachel’s shop (6 techs, considering a switch): Currently paying $825/month on FieldEdge. Jobber would cost $529/month for unlimited users. Savings: $300/month or $3,600/year. Friction: data migration, team retraining. In real life, she’d pay back that friction cost within a year and then keep saving.

Marcus’s shop (4 techs, questioning the price): Pays $700/month for FieldEdge after negotiating down from the full rate. Jobber at $200/month or Workiz at $225/month would deliver the same core capabilities he actually uses. Marcus is paying a $500/month premium for features his shop doesn’t touch. That’s $6,000/year better spent on driver bonuses, tools, or growth marketing.

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The Honest Recommendation

FieldEdge is the legacy player. They’re established, proven, and integrate deeply with accounting systems. But they cost 3–4x more than alternatives for shops under 12 techs, and they’re not innovating as fast as newer platforms.

For a 10+ tech shop with complex accounting needs and stability priorities, FieldEdge is defensible. For most shops, Jobber or Workiz will deliver better value for less money.

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FieldEdge in Context

For field service software built for shops with 15+ techs, FieldEdge is one of the few established players.

Next Steps

If you want to explore FieldEdge:

• Schedule a demo: https://fieldedge.com/ or call 800.226.7529
• Referral program: I earn account credits (up to $1,000) if you become a customer, but that doesn’t change what I’ve told you here

For comparison, read:

• Jobber pricing breakdown
• Workiz pricing analysis
• ServiceTitan vs Workiz comparison

FTC Disclosure: I earn commissions or account credits when you sign up through links on this site. This doesn’t change my recommendations.

Workiz is the dispatch-first software. No free tier, no trial shortcut—it’s built for shops that need serious communication and scheduling. Starts at $225/mo on monthly billing ($187/mo annual). Works if you need dispatch-heavy features and that price fits your budget. Not for price-sensitive shops under five techs. Best for 6–12 tech operations that rely on real-time scheduling and SMS coordination.

Who Workiz Is For (and Who It’s Not)

Best For:
– 6–12 tech shops with strong dispatch workflows
– Shops running frequent service calls that need SMS updates
– Operations tired of per-user overage fees
– Teams that don’t need heavy estimating or quoting tools
– Contractors who value transparent, straightforward pricing
Not For:
– 1–3 tech shops (Jobber costs less)
– Shops that need thorough estimating and proposal features
– Operations requiring extensive customization
– Budget-first decision makers (ServiceTitan’s advanced features cost more, but entry-level options like Jobber are cheaper)

Workiz Pricing Structure: The Numbers

Workiz pricing starts at $225 per month on monthly billing. If you commit to annual billing, that drops to $187 per month (billed as one annual payment). That’s a 17% discount—meaningful if you know you’ll stick with the platform.

Here are the published tiers:

Kickstart Plan: $225/mo (monthly) | $187/mo (annual)
– Designed for small to mid-size operations
– Includes dispatch, mobile app, basic SMS, and customer portal
– All users included in base price (no per-user overage)
– Most electricians in the 5–8 tech range settle here
Standard Plan: $275/mo (monthly) | $235/mo (annual)
– Adds advanced reporting and custom fields
– Includes phone system integration (calling and 2-way texting)
– Additional users: $55/mo (monthly) or $46/mo (annual) per user
Pro Plan: $325/mo (monthly) | $278/mo (annual)
– Highest published tier
– Includes everything in Standard plus advanced automation and API access
– Additional users: $65/mo (monthly) or $54/mo (annual) per user

Key detail: Unlike ServiceTitan or some competitors, Workiz doesn’t charge per user at the base tier. Everyone in your shop is included in that $225/mo price. That changes at Standard and Pro, but the base tier is genuinely all-inclusive.

Hidden Costs to Know About

Phone System Add-On: In-app calling, call recording, and 2-way SMS texting (up to 1,500 messages/mo) cost $100/mo extra. Optional, but worth it for dispatch-heavy shops.
Genius Answering (AI Call Answering): About $200/mo on top of the phone system. Automated call handling. Worth evaluating for ROI based on your call volume.
7-Day Free Trial: Workiz does offer a 7-day trial with no credit card required. That’s better than some competitors, but it’s short. You get enough time to kick the tires, not enough time to truly onboard a tech.

What You Get at Base Level

At the Kickstart tier ($187–225/mo), here’s what actually ships:

• Dispatch and Scheduling: The core. Real-time job assignment to techs, routing, calendar view. This is what Workiz built itself around.
• Mobile App: iOS and Android. Techs see jobs, navigate, capture signatures, photo documentation, notes.
• SMS Customer Updates: Automated text messages to customers about arrival times, tech details, photos. Standard stuff, well-implemented.
• Customer Portal: Customers can view job status, upload photos, submit requests. Reduces back-and-forth calls.
• Invoicing: Invoice generation and delivery. Connects to email. Works with QuickBooks (not reliably, but it works).
• Basic Reporting: Job history, tech productivity, revenue summary. Nothing fancy, but usable.
• All Users Included: This is the win. Your 6 techs, your office manager, your scheduler—all on the same plan. No per-user overage.

Standard and Pro add advanced reporting, custom fields, phone system features, and API access.

The Catch

Here’s what Workiz does well, and where it trips up in real life:

No Free Tier Means Real Commitment
You’re paying from day one. There’s no “just try it with a test account” option. You’re either in or out. Some shops see this as a positive (forces commitment) and some see it as a barrier (can’t truly test-drive). In real life, if your techs are resistant to software change, Workiz doesn’t give you the luxury of a long ramp-up period to prove value before charging.
Pricing Doesn’t Scale Per Tech
This is actually good news if you grow. Your cost stays at $225/mo even if you add a fourth or fifth tech to the Kickstart tier. Compare that to Housecall Pro, which charges per location, or some competitors that charge per user from the start. Workiz’s model rewards growth without surprise overages.
Mobile App Is Strong, Web Interface Needed for Complex Scheduling
Techs love the app. Dispatchers need the web for complex route management. Normal for dispatch software, but your dispatcher won’t do everything from a phone.
Onboarding Support Is Adequate, Not Premium
Documentation, video training, and support are available. No white-glove setup like ServiceTitan. If you can self-train your team, you’re fine.
Customization Is Limited
Workiz is opinionated about dispatch. You can configure but not rebuild. Unusual workflows may require adaptation.
Data Export Isn’t Automatic
Switching later isn’t trivial. You can export, but there’s no one-click handoff to another platform. In real life, this matters less than it sounds—most shops don’t switch mid-stream—but it’s worth knowing if you’re risk-averse.

What the Sales Demo Skips

Workiz Positions Itself as “Communication-First”
The demo highlights SMS updates and two-way texting as key features. In practice, good communication depends on dispatch discipline. If your dispatch is chaotic, SMS just communicates the chaos faster. Workiz works best for shops with solid dispatch systems in place.
No Free Tier Is Actually a Feature
No free tier means commitment from day one. Casual shoppers self-select out. If you buy Workiz, you’re invested. Your peer group is more likely to commit to real workflows.
Transparent Pricing Compared to Enterprise Platforms
ServiceTitan’s pricing? You have to call. HubSpot’s? Depends on your setup. Workiz says $225/mo. That’s it. You can calculate your actual cost before the first sales call. This is worth noting because most field service software buries real pricing until you’re in a demo. Workiz is honest about what it costs. That doesn’t mean it’s the cheapest (it’s not), but you’re not getting surprised by add-ons later.
Phone System Is Separate, Not Bundled
Most modern field service software includes some form of calling and texting. Workiz sells it as an add-on. That sounds worse until you realize: if you don’t need it, you don’t pay for it. If you do, it’s $100/mo extra. No bundling surprise. Just choose what you need.

Real-World Cost Scenarios

8-Tech Residential Service Shop
– Base: $187/mo (annual billing)
– Phone system (calling + SMS): $100/mo
– Total: $287/mo or $3,444/year
– If anyone uses Genius Answering for call handling: +$200/mo

Why this works: $287/mo for 8 techs is roughly $36/tech/mo. You’re getting dispatch, mobile, SMS updates, and phone features. ServiceTitan would cost $2,000+/mo at this scale. Jobber would run $400–500/mo but lacks the phone integration.

12-Tech Mixed Residential/Light Commercial
– Kickstart is too small; move to Standard: $235/mo (annual)
– Phone system: $100/mo
– Total: $335/mo or $4,020/year
– Still no per-user overage on the base tier

Why it works: 12 techs, $335/mo = $28/tech/mo. Scaling makes sense. ServiceTitan at this size would be $3,500+/mo.

3-Tech Residential Service
– Workiz Kickstart: $187/mo (annual) or $225/mo (monthly)
– Phone system: $100/mo
– Total: $287–325/mo or $3,444–3,900/year

Why it doesn’t work: 3-tech shop? Jobber’s $29–75/mo is cheaper. Housecall Pro is $99–199/mo. Workiz is over-engineered for your size. You’d be paying for dispatch features you don’t need yet.

Workiz vs. the Competition

Workiz vs. Jobber

Jobber starts at $29/mo for a solo operator. For a 5-tech shop, Jobber lands around $99–149/mo depending on usage. Workiz is $187+/mo.

Where Workiz wins: Dispatch and SMS coordination are more powerful. Phone system integration is better. Customer portal is more polished. Real-time tech location (if you add GPS tracking).

Where Jobber wins: Price. Flexibility. Easier for small shops to adopt. Less friction in onboarding.

Rule of thumb: Under 5 techs, Jobber costs less and does enough. At 6+ techs, Workiz’s dispatch features justify the extra cost.

Workiz vs. ServiceTitan (detailed comparison)

ServiceTitan is enterprise-class. It does estimating, CRM, financial reporting, and integration with accounting platforms at a level Workiz doesn’t touch. It also costs $2,000+/mo.

Where Workiz wins: Price. Simplicity. Not over-engineered for a mid-size shop.

Where ServiceTitan wins: Estimating and quoting are more thorough. CRM is deeper. Integration with QuickBooks and other accounting software is tighter. Customer management is more sophisticated.

Rule of thumb: If you need heavy estimating and proposal management, ServiceTitan pays for itself. If you’re dispatch-first and quotes are simple, Workiz is a quarter of the price.

Workiz vs. Housecall Pro

Housecall Pro starts at $99/mo for basic dispatch. At higher tiers, it’s $199–299/mo. Price is comparable to Workiz for small to mid operations.

Where Workiz wins: Dispatch is more polished. SMS and communication features are more integrated. All users included in base price.

Where Housecall Pro wins: Estimating features are stronger. Per-location model works for franchise and multi-location operations. Some techs prefer the UI.

Rule of thumb: For single-location shops, they’re competitive. For multi-location operations, Housecall Pro’s structure may be simpler.

FTC Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this page are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you sign up through them, but it does not change the price you pay or the advice I give you. I’ve used field service software in real electrical contracting shops. I’m recommending based on that experience, not because of the commission structure.

How Workiz Compares in Real Life

Check our Workiz vs ServiceTitan comparison if you’re weighing both platforms. For other field service software options in the 6–15 tech range, see our tier guide.

Next Steps

If Workiz feels like the right fit—especially if you’re running 6+ techs with strong dispatch needs—the next step is a real conversation about your workflow. If you’re switching from another platform, see the software migration checklist.

[Workiz 7-Day Trial] – No credit card required. You get a week to run through the actual interface and see if the dispatch flow matches how your shop works. It’s short, but it’s honest.
Email me if you want to talk through whether Workiz makes sense for your operation. I can walk you through what matters for electricians specifically—dispatch coordination, QuickBooks integration, tech adoption.
Compare Workiz to ServiceTitan – If you’re caught between Workiz’s price and ServiceTitan’s depth, I’ve written a breakdown of both platforms side by side.

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*Rachel Dunn has spent eight years in electrical contracting operations—dispatch, scheduling, invoicing, and software selection. This article reflects real experience, not vendor talking points.*

How ServiceTitan Compares

If you’re comparing ServiceTitan to Workiz, both are serious mid-market picks—worth testing. For enterprise-scale field service software, ServiceTitan is one of the few that plays at that level.

Here’s my honest take: ServiceTitan’s all-in-one approach makes sense if you’re managing complex service agreements, running multiple locations, and need deep integrations with your accounting software. For a 6-tech shop, you’re paying enterprise prices for features you won’t use for years. For a 15-tech operation with intricate estimating workflows, it starts making sense—but the catch is steep. You’ll spend $5,000 to $50,000 just to get up and running, wait 2 to 12 months for implementation, and commit to a 12-month contract minimum.

Who It’s Actually For — Who Should Look Elsewhere

ServiceTitan Is a Good Fit If You:

• Have 12 or more techs on your payroll or are growing fast toward that number
• Run complex service agreements with recurring revenue models
• Need deep integration with QuickBooks, marketing platforms, or custom third-party tools
• Operate multiple locations and want centralized dispatch and reporting
• Have dedicated admin staff who can manage complex workflows
• Have the cash flow to absorb implementation costs and long-term contracts

Skip ServiceTitan If You:

• Are a solo electrician or running a 2-to-5 person crew
• Need to be operational within weeks, not months
• Want transparent, published pricing upfront
• Can’t afford 12-month minimum contracts or hidden add-on fees
• Need a quick ROI on software investment
• Prefer simpler, user-friendly tools without steep learning curves

The Pricing Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Pay

ServiceTitan doesn’t publish pricing on their website. They require you to sit through a sales demo before you get a quote. Based on actual user reports and G2 reviews, here’s what the real pricing looks like in real life:

Core Software: Per-Technician Model

Plan	Cost Per Tech/Month	What You Get
Starter	$245–$300	Dispatch, scheduling, basic invoicing, CRM
Essentials	$300–$400	Above + advanced reporting, photo capture, form builder
The Works	$400–$500	Everything + advanced analytics, custom integrations, priority support

Real-World Monthly Costs

Let’s talk actual numbers for your shop. If you’re running a 5-tech crew on the Essentials plan, expect to pay roughly $1,500 to $2,000 per month. For 10 techs, you’re looking at $3,000 to $4,000 per month. That’s before the catches kick in.

What Costs Extra

ServiceTitan’s pricing model is designed to add up. Here’s what gets tacked on after the base fee:

• Implementation & Setup: $5,000–$50,000 one-time charge (depends on your system complexity and size)
• Marketing Pro: $2,000+ per month for lead attribution and campaign tracking
• Dispatch Pro: Advanced scheduling and real-time optimization (separate tier)
• Fleet Pro: Vehicle tracking and maintenance management
• Phones Pro: Integrated phone system and call recording
• Pricebook Pro: Flat-rate pricing management (many electrical contractors need this)
• Custom Integrations: If you need something beyond their native integrations, expect development costs

The Catch: What the Sales Demo Doesn’t Tell You

Long Implementation Timelines

ServiceTitan’s setup process takes 2 to 12 months. Most contractors report being stuck in setup for 6 months or more. One user in real life reported “paying for a full year of service before their implementation was even finished.” You’ll be paying monthly fees while your data is still migrating.

Steep Learning Curve

ServiceTitan is powerful, but that power comes with complexity. Your dispatchers will need training. Your office staff will need to understand the price book, workflows, and reporting. Small teams find the learning curve steep enough that some techs never fully adopt the platform’s features.

QuickBooks Sync Friction

While ServiceTitan claims “tight QB integration,” users report sync delays, missing transaction data, and the catch is you need their custom QB adapter. Setup isn’t straightforward, and if something breaks, support response times can be slow.

Mobile App Performance

What the sales demo skips: On older devices, the ServiceTitan mobile app runs slowly. If your techs are using 3-to-4 year old phones, the app can be sluggish in the field. Estimates, photos, and job notes don’t load instantly on slower connections.

Price Book Time Investment

If you’re not using a flat-rate system already, building your price book in ServiceTitan takes weeks. You’ll spend time categorizing labor, material costs, and markups. It’s worth doing right, but it’s not quick.

Contract Lock-In

ServiceTitan requires minimum 12-month contracts. Early cancellation carries penalties. If you’re 8 months in and realizing ServiceTitan isn’t your fit, you’re still paying for the next 4 months.

Per-Tech Cost Scaling

As your shop grows, your software costs grow with it. If you add two techs, your monthly bill increases immediately. There’s no “volume discount” structure—it’s a linear per-tech fee forever.

What the Sales Demo Skips Over

Here’s what the sales rep won’t mention in your demo:

• Slow Mobile on Older Devices: The mobile app bogs down on devices older than 3-4 years. Field productivity can suffer.
• Price Book Build Time: Forget quick implementation if you don’t have a price book ready. You’re looking at weeks of data entry and testing.
• Learning Curve for Dispatchers: Your dispatch team will need weeks of training before they’re truly productive. There’s a real productivity dip during the onboarding period.
• Support Response Times: “Priority support” on The Works plan still means 24-48 hour response times for many issues. Emergency issues can feel like they take forever to resolve.
• Third-Party Integration Friction: Want to connect your labor management app or your custom accounting tool. You’ll need custom webhooks and possibly developer help.
• Data Export Challenges: Several users report that getting their own business records out of ServiceTitan after they leave is difficult. You may need legal help to access your data.

Comparison: ServiceTitan vs. The Alternatives

Feature	ServiceTitan	Jobber	Housecall Pro	Workiz
Base Pricing (per month)	$1,225–$5,000+	$299–$699	$149–$499	$149–$349
Per-Tech Pricing	Yes ($245–$500 per tech)	Flat rate tiers	Flat rate tiers	Flat rate tiers
Implementation Time	6–12 months	2–4 weeks	1–2 weeks	2–3 weeks
Dispatch Board	Advanced + AI optimization	Good	Basic	Good
Mobile App Quality	Powerful (slow on older phones)	Responsive	Responsive	Responsive
QB Integration	Strong (custom adapter needed)	Good	Good	Good
Learning Curve	Steep	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Min. Contract	12 months	Month-to-month	Month-to-month	Month-to-month
Best For	Large operations (20+ techs)	Mid-market (8–20 techs)	Small (1–10 techs)	Mid-market (5–15 techs)

When ServiceTitan Actually Makes Sense: A Real Scenario

Let me walk you through a scenario where ServiceTitan is the right choice:

You run a 14-tech electrical contracting shop. You’re doing $2.5M in annual revenue. You’ve got commercial, residential, and service contract work mixed together. Your dispatch board is a whiteboard. You’re using three different systems—one for estimates, one for dispatch, one for invoicing. Your office manager spends 8 hours a week doing manual data entry between systems. You’re losing visibility on which techs are generating the most profitable work. Your service agreement customers are paying by the month, but you can’t easily track which ones are actually profitable.

For you, ServiceTitan makes sense. The implementation pain is worth it because you’ll consolidate three systems into one. Your office staff will save hours every week on manual data entry. Your dispatch board becomes real-time, not a whiteboard. You can see profitability by tech, by job type, by service agreement. The $5,000–$15,000 implementation cost pays for itself in the first 2–3 months through reduced admin overhead alone.

But if you’re a 6-tech shop doing $400K in revenue with simple residential service calls and estimates, ServiceTitan is expensive complexity you don’t need yet. Jobber or Housecall Pro gets you 85% of what you need at half the price, with faster implementation and easier mobile experience for your techs in the field.

Next Steps: Where to Go From Here

If you’re seriously considering ServiceTitan, your next moves should be:

1. Get a demo from their sales team (you can’t avoid this—they don’t publish pricing). Go in with a list of your pain points, not just features. Ask about implementation timeline for your size shop.
2. Check out the comparison with Workiz (similar price point, different philosophy) in my detailed comparison post: “ServiceTitan vs. Workiz: Which Platform Wins for Electrical Contractors“
3. If you’re already committed to ServiceTitan and need to migrate, use my migration checklist: “Moving to ServiceTitan: Implementation Checklist for Contractors“
4. Get clarity on the QuickBooks sync before you sign: “QuickBooks + ServiceTitan Sync: What Works, What Breaks“

The hard truth is ServiceTitan is priced for large operations. If your shop has 12+ techs and you’re running complex workflows, it’s worth the evaluation. If you’ve got 6 techs and you’re trying to automate service calls, you’re better off spending your money elsewhere and upgrading to ServiceTitan in 2–3 years when you’ve grown into it.

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How Housecall Pro Compares

Check the Housecall Pro vs Jobber comparison if you’re still evaluating. For other small-shop field service options, we’ve got you covered. And if you want to see Jobber’s pricing breakdown for comparison, that’s worth a review too.

Housecall Pro Pricing: The Three Tiers (March 2026)

Housecall Pro uses a straightforward three-tier pricing model. No per-user add-ons past the included user limits. No surprise fee structures. The catch is knowing which tier actually fits your shop.

Tier Breakdown

Plan	Monthly Billing	Annual Billing	Users Included	Best For
Basic	$79/month	$59/month ($708/year)	1 user	Solo operator or one dispatcher
Essentials	$189/month	$149/month ($1,788/year)	Up to 5 users	Most common — 2–5 tech shops
MAX	$329/month	$299/month ($3,588/year)	8 users	6–8 tech shops that need everything

Additional Users

Need more than the included user limit? Additional users cost $35 per user per month on any tier. This is consistent across all plans and is straightforward to calculate.

For example: An Essentials plan with 8 users would cost $149 (base) + ($35 × 3 extra users) = $254/month on annual billing.

Annual vs. Monthly: The Savings

Housecall Pro offers a 25% discount for annual billing compared to monthly:

• Basic: $79/month (month-to-month) vs. $59/month annual ($20/month savings)
• Essentials: $189/month (month-to-month) vs. $149/month annual ($40/month savings)
• MAX: $329/month (month-to-month) vs. $299/month annual ($30/month savings)

The annual commitment is real, so calculate your full Year 1 cost before choosing. Most shops see the difference as worth it for the cash-flow certainty.

What’s Actually Included at Each Tier

Basic Plan ($59–$79/month)

This is the owner-operator tier. One person, one login.

• Scheduling and dispatching for yourself
• Mobile app for the field (iOS and Android)
• Digital invoicing and estimates
• Customer communication (SMS, email, callback reminders)
• Time tracking for yourself
• Payment processing (with Housecall Pro Payments or third-party like Stripe)
• Basic reporting

What it doesn’t include: No team management, no QuickBooks sync, no GPS tracking, no advanced pricing tools, no payment processing integration into invoices on mobile. If you’re solo right now, this works. If you hire your first tech within the year, you’ll upgrade immediately.

Essentials Plan ($149–$189/month)

This is where most electrical shops live. Up to 5 users means you can have your dispatcher, 2–3 techs in the field, and maybe an office person handling callbacks.

• Everything in Basic, plus:
• Up to 5 user accounts (dispatcher + techs)
• QuickBooks Online sync (both directions for invoices and expenses)
• GPS tracking for technicians (real-time map, location history)
• Advanced scheduling rules (recurring jobs, time-window dispatching)
• Job history and customer notes
• Payment processing via mobile card reader (Housecall Pro Payments or Stripe)
• Email invoicing with online payment links
• Intermediate reporting (job costs, revenue by tech, etc.)

What it doesn’t include: Advanced API access, dedicated support, detailed profit analytics by job, custom workflows, flat-rate price book (see “The Catch” below).

MAX Plan ($299–$329/month)

This tier adds features and flexibility for shops doing heavier volume or needing tighter controls.

• Everything in Essentials, plus:
• Up to 8 user accounts
• Advanced pricing tools (flat-rate library, price-book templates)
• Detailed profit analysis by job (labor, materials, overhead)
• Custom job workflows and approval processes
• Dedicated onboarding support
• Prioritized phone support
• API access for integrations
• Advanced reporting and data export

What it doesn’t include: Custom development, white-label options, multi-location management at the system level (though you can manage multiple locations within one account).

The Real Cost: Hidden Fees You Should Know

Payment Processing Fees

This is the non-obvious cost that will surprise you if you don’t plan for it. Housecall Pro offers two payment processing paths:

Housecall Pro Payments (HCP Payments):

• Credit card swiped/tapped/chipped: 3.59%
• Credit card entered online (via email invoice link): 3.99%
• Credit card entered manually (keyed in): 4.49%
• ACH (bank transfer): 1%
• Instapay (same-day funding): +1% on top of any method above

For an electrical shop processing $15,000/month in customer payments, that’s roughly $450–$675/month in processing fees alone. For a $30,000/month shop, you’re looking at $900–$1,350/month. This is unavoidable if you want digital payment collection, but it’s not mentioned in the headline pricing.

Third-Party Processors (Stripe, Square): You can use Stripe or Square instead, which typically run 2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe) or similar. This might save you 0.5–1% depending on your card mix, but you’re adding another integration to manage.

Add-Ons and Feature Costs

Most core features are included in your tier, but a few specialized add-ons exist:

• Flat-Rate Price Book: $149/month. If you want Housecall Pro’s pre-built electrical service pricing, you subscribe to this separately. Many shops build their own price book instead to avoid the cost.
• GPS Tracking per Vehicle: Costs vary but typically $20–$30/vehicle/month if not included in MAX.
• Advanced Integrations: If you need custom API work beyond what’s standard, expect consulting fees.

Real Cost Examples: What a 4-Tech and 8-Tech Shop Actually Pays

4-Tech Residential Electrical Shop

Setup: Dispatcher + 3 techs on Essentials plan (annual billing)

• Essentials base: $149/month ($1,788/year)
• Payment processing (estimated $12,000/month average invoicing): $360/month ($4,320/year)
• Flat-rate price book (optional, if used): $149/month ($1,788/year) — most shops skip this
• Monthly total (without price book): $509/month
• Year 1 total (without price book): $6,108

Compare this to Jobber at $99/month Connect ($1,188/year) plus processing, or Workiz at $225/month ($2,700/year) plus processing. Housecall Pro is in the ballpark — slightly higher than Workiz, similar to Jobber depending on what add-ons you use.

8-Tech Commercial/Service Electrical Shop

Setup: Dispatcher + 2 office staff + 5 techs (MAX plan, annual billing)

• MAX base: $299/month ($3,588/year)
• Additional users (3 extras beyond the 8 included): $0 (MAX includes 8)
• Payment processing (estimated $30,000/month average invoicing): $900–$1,200/month ($10,800–$14,400/year)
• Flat-rate price book (optional): $149/month ($1,788/year)
• Monthly total (without price book): $1,199–$1,499/month
• Year 1 total (without price book): $14,388–$17,988

For this size shop, Housecall Pro is competitive with Jobber (which would cost $149/month Grow tier + processing = ~$900–$1,200/month). ServiceTitan would run $3,000–$5,000+/month for the same size. Workiz would be around $700–$900/month depending on add-ons.

The Catch: What Housecall Pro Doesn’t Advertise

Best For / Not For

What the Sales Demo Skips

How Housecall Pro Compares: Full Year 1 Cost

Platform	4-Tech Shop Year 1	8-Tech Shop Year 1	Pricing Model	Contract Terms
Housecall Pro	$6,000–$7,500	$14,000–$18,000	Tier-based, per-user add-ons	Month-to-month
Jobber	$4,500–$6,000	$10,000–$13,000	Tier-based, per-user add-ons	Month-to-month
Workiz	$2,700–$4,500	$3,300–$6,000	Flat-rate plan	Month-to-month
ServiceTitan	$35,000–$45,000	$55,000–$75,000	Per-technician + add-ons	12–36 month minimum
Service Fusion	$8,000–$15,000	$20,000–$35,000	Custom pricing	Annual contract

Key Observation: Housecall Pro sits in the middle tier. More expensive than Workiz’s flat-rate model, similar to Jobber’s per-user pricing, and a fraction of ServiceTitan’s enterprise costs. If you’re comparing purely on price, Workiz wins. If you’re weighing features, mobile app quality, and team size, Housecall Pro is competitive with Jobber and worth the premium over Workiz.

Is Housecall Pro Worth It for Your Shop?

Here’s the honest framework: Housecall Pro is worth it if your team will actually use the mobile app and dispatch system. If you’re buying software hoping it will magically improve your operations without any setup work or team buy-in, it will disappoint you.

But if you commit the 6–12 weeks to get the price book right, train your team, and stick with the system through the adoption friction, it works. Your GPS dispatch is real. Your invoicing gets faster. Your tech time tracking becomes accurate. You see job profitability clearly in QuickBooks.

The cost is reasonable for what you get. You’re not overpaying like you would with ServiceTitan. You’re not underpaying for features like you might feel tempted to with Workiz (which works fine for simple dispatch, but lacks depth as you grow).

The question is whether your shop is ready for the setup work. If it is, Housecall Pro is a solid middle-ground choice. If you want the easiest implementation, Jobber might still edge it out slightly. If you want the cheapest entry price, Workiz is your answer.

How to Think About Housecall Pro Pricing

Don’t get tricked by the headline price. The real Housecall Pro cost for a working 4-tech shop is about $500–$600/month when you add in payment processing. For an 8-tech shop, it’s $1,200–$1,500/month.

Is that expensive? For most electrical contractors, no. For some, the adoption friction isn’t worth the feature depth. That’s okay. Your shop’s answer depends on three things:

1. Will your team actually use the mobile app and GPS tracking?
2. Do you have 4–8 hours to build a price book correctly?
3. Can you commit to 12 months of annual billing to get the 25% discount?

If the answers are yes, Housecall Pro is a solid choice. If any of those are no, look at Jobber (similar but slightly more user-friendly for adoption) or Workiz (cheaper, simpler, but less feature-rich as you grow).

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Data Source: Housecall Pro pricing information gathered from official pricing pages (housecallpro.com/pricing), user review sites, and third-party software comparison databases. Payment processing rates verified from Housecall Pro’s official documentation. All pricing current as of March 2026.

Compare Platforms & Find Your Fit

I’d check the Jobber vs Housecall Pro comparison if you’re still weighing options. For a broader view of where Jobber lands, see our guide to best field service software for 1–3 techs. And if your shop is scaling, check options for growing shops.

What Jobber Actually Costs for Electricians (March 2026)

Jobber publishes its prices, which is refreshing compared to ServiceTitan. Here’s what you’ll actually pay, broken down by shop size.

The Four Pricing Tiers

Core Plan — $29/month (annual) or $49/month (monthly)

• 1 user included
• Best for solo operators or owner-operators handling scheduling themselves
• Includes: scheduling, invoicing, client management, basic job tracking, mobile app
• Does not include: additional users, advanced quoting, job costing

Connect Plan — $99/month (annual) or $149/month (monthly)

• Up to 5 users included
• Best for small crews (3–5 techs) that need dispatch coordination
• Includes: Connect tier features plus team scheduling, automations, client forms, time tracking
• Adding users beyond 5: $29/user/month

Grow Plan — $149/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly)

• Up to 10 users included
• Best for established electrical shops (6–10 techs)
• Includes: Grow tier features plus advanced quoting, detailed job costing, customer portal, payment collection
• Adding users beyond 10: $29/user/month

Plus Plan — $529/month (annual) or $699/month (monthly)

• Up to 15 users included
• Best for larger operations or shops with dedicated dispatch/office staff
• Includes: All Grow features plus AI Receptionist eligibility, advanced integrations, custom reports
• Adding users beyond 15: $29/user/month

The “Upgrade Trap” at 2 Users

Here’s something Jobber’s pricing page doesn’t emphasize: if you’re on the Core plan (solo operator) and hire one tech, you can’t just add that person to your account. You have to upgrade from Core ($29/month) to Connect ($99/month). That’s a $70/month jump for one person. You get 5 users on Connect, but you’re paying for capacity you won’t use yet.

This isn’t a flaw in Jobber — it’s a standard SaaS pricing model. Know it before you buy.

Annual vs. Monthly Pricing

Jobber saves you money for annual prepay: roughly 20% discount if you commit upfront. For a 5-tech shop on Connect, that’s the difference between $99/month (annual prepay) or $149/month (monthly). Over a year: $1,188 (annual) vs. $1,788 (monthly). The annual option makes sense if you’re confident in the platform.

The Add-Ons That Actually Cost Money

Base Jobber plans include the core field-service workflow. But here’s where you’ll encounter extra costs:

Payment Processing

Jobber doesn’t charge separately for payment processing, but if you accept credit card payments through the platform, Jobber passes through payment processor fees: 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction, 1% for ACH, and +1% for instant payouts. For an electrical shop processing $30,000/month in payments, that’s roughly $870 in processing fees alone. This is unavoidable if you want online payment collection.

AI Receptionist

$99/month. This is Jobber’s AI phone-answering tool. It handles inbound calls and can schedule appointments. Useful if you’re spending money fielding callbacks manually. But it only works on Plus plan (or can be added to select other plans). For a 5-tech shop, this is a luxury, not a necessity.

Marketing Suite

$79/month. Includes review collection, referral tracking, and email campaign tools. Jobber bundles these instead of including them in the base plans. For a small shop not focused on aggressive marketing, this isn’t worth it.

Real Total-Cost Examples for Electrical Contractors

4-Tech Shop (Connect Plan, Annual Prepay):

• Jobber Connect: $99/month × 12 = $1,188/year
• Payment processing fees (est. $15,000/month invoicing): ~$450/year
• No add-ons
• Total Year 1: ~$1,650
• Monthly average: ~$138

8-Tech Shop (Grow Plan, Annual Prepay + 1 Extra User):

• Jobber Grow (10 users): $149/month × 12 = $1,788/year
• 1 additional user (over 10): $29/month × 12 = $348/year
• Payment processing fees (est. $25,000/month invoicing): ~$750/year
• No add-ons (yet)
• Total Year 1: ~$2,900
• Monthly average: ~$240

12-Tech Shop (Plus Plan, Annual Prepay + 2 Extra Users + Marketing Suite):

• Jobber Plus (15 users): $529/month × 12 = $6,348/year
• 2 additional users (over 15): $29 × 2 × 12 = $696/year
• Marketing Suite (optional): $79/month × 12 = $948/year
• Payment processing fees (est. $40,000/month invoicing): ~$1,200/year
• Total Year 1: ~$9,200
• Monthly average: ~$767

For comparison: ServiceTitan for a 10-tech shop costs $35K–$75K Year 1. Jobber on Grow costs $2,900–$3,500 Year 1. That’s not a small difference.

The Catch: What Jobber Doesn’t Advertise

Best For / Not For

What the Sales Demo Skips

Jobber vs. the Competition: Price Comparison

Platform	5-Tech Shop (Year 1)	10-Tech Shop (Year 1)	Pricing Model	Contract Term
Jobber	$1,650–$2,000	$2,900–$3,500	Flat-rate per-user, annual or monthly	Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Housecall Pro	$1,500–$2,000	$4,000–$6,000	Per-user with feature-based pricing	Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Workiz	$2,700–$3,200	$5,400–$6,500	Flat-rate per-plan	Month-to-month, cancel anytime
ServiceTitan	$25,000–$45,000	$40,000–$75,000	Per-technician + add-ons	12–36 months minimum
Service Fusion	$5,000–$10,000	$15,000–$30,000	Custom pricing	Annual contract

At a glance: Jobber and Housecall Pro are price-competitive for small shops. ServiceTitan jumps to another category entirely. If you have fewer than 15 techs, you’re almost certainly better off with Jobber than ServiceTitan — even after accounting for Jobber’s add-ons and processing fees.

Real Question: Is Jobber Worth It for Your Shop?

Short answer: Yes, if you have 3–10 techs and you’re currently using spreadsheets or phone-based dispatch.

You’ll spend roughly $120–$250/month on software (including payment processing). Your office manager will spend 1–2 weeks setting it up. Your techs will complain about the app for two weeks, then adapt. After that, you’ll have visibility into what’s happening in the field in real time, invoices will go out faster, and callbacks won’t fall through the cracks.

That ROI pays for itself in the first month if you’re dispatching more efficiently or collecting faster.

Where Jobber starts to feel thin: once you’re running 15+ techs and you need deeper job costing, or you’re doing complex commercial projects that require detailed estimates. At that point, you’re eyeing ServiceTitan or mid-market alternatives.

But for the electrical contractor in the $500K–$1.5M revenue range with 5–10 techs? Jobber is hard to beat on price and simplicity.

What Electricians Often Miss When Evaluating Jobber

You’ll see plenty of reviews comparing features. They all say the same thing: Jobber is simpler, ServiceTitan is more powerful, Housecall Pro is marketing-focused. That’s all true but not the point.

What matters:

1. Can your team actually use it without three months of training? Jobber wins. ServiceTitan requires a dedicated implementation specialist.

2. Will you be locked into a long-term contract? Jobber is month-to-month. ServiceTitan locks you in for 12–36 months. That matters if your business changes.

3. What’s the real price after add-ons and processing fees? Jobber’s true cost is $120–$300/month for a small shop. ServiceTitan is $3K–$7K/month. That’s the difference between a cost center and a profit center.

4. Does it integrate with QuickBooks? Both do, but Jobber’s is simpler and doesn’t require a six-month sync-configuration process.

Compare on those terms, and Jobber is the obvious choice for 90% of electrical contractors with fewer than 15 techs.

How to Think About Jobber Pricing

Don’t compare Jobber to ServiceTitan by feature count. ServiceTitan has more features. Jobber has what you need.

Compare by:

• Real cost — Jobber at $120–$300/month vs. ServiceTitan at $3K–$7K/month
• Implementation time — Jobber in 2 weeks vs. ServiceTitan in 3–6 months
• Contract terms — Jobber month-to-month vs. ServiceTitan 12–36 months with penalties
• QuickBooks sync — Jobber works, needs monitoring; ServiceTitan requires custom setup
• Tech adoption — Jobber has a gentler learning curve

If your shop is doing $500K–$2M in annual revenue, operating 4–12 techs, and you’ve been managing jobs on paper or spreadsheets, Jobber is the fastest path to operational visibility with the lowest risk. You’re not overpaying for enterprise features you won’t use. You’re not locked into a long-term contract. And you can pull the plug in 30 days if it’s not working.

That’s worth something.

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Data Source: Jobber pricing information gathered from official Jobber pages (getjobber.com/pricing), QuickBooks integration documentation (secure.getjobber.com), and third-party review sites (myquoteiq.com, getonecrew.com, fieldcamp.ai). All pricing current as of March 2026. Payment processing fees based on standard Jobber processor rates. Comparison data based on published pricing as of March 15, 2026.