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Key takeaways
- Solo electricians and small shops: Jobber Core ($29/month annual) and Housecall Pro Basic ($59/month annual) give you quoting, scheduling and invoicing without a sales call.
- Large residential operations (20+ techs): ServiceTitan is the deepest platform, but quote-only pricing plus implementation fees make it the premium option by far.
- Shops that do both projects and service calls: Knowify ($99/month) combines job costing, AIA billing and dispatch on one QuickBooks sync.
- Flat pricing without seat-counting: Service Fusion includes unlimited users from $245/month; QuoteIQ runs five flat plans from $29.99/month with AI quoting.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 ServiceTitan | Large electrical contractors with 20+ technicians | See website (quote-based) | No |
 Housecall Pro | Residential electrical shops, owner-operator to mid-size | $79/month ($59 annual, 1 user) | Free trial (14 days) |
 Jobber | Lean residential shops that want transparent pricing | $49/month ($29 annual, 1 user) | Free trial (14 days, no credit card) |
 FieldEdge | Established electrical shops anchored on QuickBooks | See website (quote-based) | No |
 Service Fusion | Mid-size electrical contractors wanting unlimited users | $245/month ($208 annual) | No (free demo available) |
 Workiz | Service teams that live on the phone | See website | Yes (Lite plan) |
 FieldPulse | Growing electrical crews wanting one deep system | See website (quote-based) | No |
 Knowify | Electrical contractors doing both projects and service calls | $99/month (Core, billed annually, 1 user) | Free trial (14 days) |
 QuoteIQ | Residential and small-commercial shops wanting modern sales tooling | From $29.99/month (five flat plans to $699/month) | Free trial (14 days) |
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The best software for electrical contractors
Tuesday, 7:40 a.m. Two techs call in sick, the dispatcher is reworking the whole day, a customer wants the quote from last week resent, and the office manager is chasing three unpaid invoices. This is the normal morning for an electrical contractor, and it is exactly what field service software exists to fix. The nine tools below cover the market from solo-electrician apps to enterprise dispatch platforms, with the per-tech math spelled out.
Starting priceSee website (quote-based)
Free planNo
ServiceTitan is the enterprise answer for residential service trades. Capacity planning, call-center workflows, marketing automation and payroll live in one system, with reporting built for how trades actually measure the business. The add-on ecosystem (Marketing Pro, Phones Pro) extends it further.
The honest catch is total cost. License fees plus implementation plus add-ons make it the premium option by a wide margin, on annual-plus contracts. Third-party estimates suggest roughly $245 to $500 per technician per month, but ServiceTitan confirms nothing publicly. Setup is a services-led implementation over months. Shops under 10 techs should start with cheaper tools and revisit ServiceTitan when volume justifies it.
What we like- Deepest feature set for large service operations (dispatch, call handling, marketing, payroll)
- Advanced reporting and dashboards purpose-built for trades
- Strong ecosystem of integrations and add-ons
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing with long contracts and large implementation fees
- Overkill in cost and complexity for small shops
Starting price$79/month ($59 annual, 1 user)
Free planFree trial (14 days)
Housecall Pro wins on customer-facing polish. Online booking, dispatch, invoicing and payments run through an app technicians actually use, and residential customers rate the experience well. Pricing is published and month-to-month friendly: Basic at $59 per month annual for one user, Essentials at $149 for five, MAX at $299 for eight.
The catch is tiering. The features growing shops need (QuickBooks sync, GPS, route optimization) sit on Essentials and MAX, and add-ons for payroll, voice and marketing stack up. Trade-specific packages for electrical, HVAC and plumbing are configured through a pricing quiz. For a residential shop that wants to look professional from day one, it is the easiest yes on this list.
What we like- Polished mobile app and online booking that residential customers like
- Transparent published pricing with no long-term contract
- Built-in review management, payments and consumer financing
Watch out for- Route optimization and open API are MAX-only
- Payroll, voice and some marketing features are paid add-ons
Starting price$49/month ($29 annual, 1 user)
Free planFree trial (14 days, no credit card)
Jobber is the value pick at the low end. Core at $29 per month annual gives a solo electrician quoting, invoicing, scheduling and online booking, which is remarkable for the price. The integration marketplace is the largest in the category, and month-to-month billing means no forced annual commitment.
The honest catch is per-user compounding. A 10-person team on Grow ($149 per month annual base) pays several hundred monthly before add-ons, and extra users run $29 per month each. Job costing and two-way texting require Grow. Setup is self-serve in days. For a lean shop that wants room to grow without a sales process, Jobber is hard to beat.
What we like- Clear published pricing with month-to-month options and no forced annual contract
- Largest integration marketplace in the category
- Routing and quoting tools included on lower tiers than rivals
Watch out for- Price scales with team size, so costs compound as you hire
- AI receptionist, marketing suite and pipeline are add-ons or Plus-only
Starting priceSee website (quote-based)
Free planNo
FieldEdge is built for shops that sell maintenance agreements. Flat-rate pricing books and service-agreement workflows are core strengths, paired with native QuickBooks Desktop and Online sync. If your business runs on agreements and your books run on QuickBooks, the fit is natural.
The catch is the license model. You price mobile licenses for each tech plus office access, all quote-based, so get the full quote for your exact headcount. Contracts are annual with terms worth reading on downgrades. Seasonal businesses should confirm whether licenses can flex down in slow months. If you want to compare prices in an afternoon, this is not the tool for that.
What we like- Flat-rate pricing books built for service trades
- Deep QuickBooks integration (Desktop and Online)
- Service agreement management is a core strength
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing sold per mobile license
- Contract terms can restrict downgrades mid-term
Starting price$245/month ($208 annual)
Free planNo (free demo available)
Service Fusion's pitch is simple: stop counting seats. Every plan includes unlimited users, so office staff, techs and managers all get access at one flat rate. Starter runs $245 per month ($208 annual), Plus $382 ($325 annual), Pro $627 ($533 annual).
The honest catch is the floor. $245 per month is steep for a two-truck shop, and annual prepay means a multi-thousand-dollar commitment. Month-to-month options exist for flexibility. Inventory management and job costing require Plus; the customer portal needs Pro. For a mid-size contractor tired of per-user math, the flat rate is liberating.
What we like- Unlimited users on every plan, so the whole team gets logins
- Flat monthly pricing with no per-user math
- Strong dispatch, inventory and job costing on upper tiers
Watch out for- Entry price is high for small shops versus per-user rivals
- Annual billing requires the full year upfront
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes (Lite plan)
Workiz is the communication-first option. The built-in phone system means calls, SMS and booking live in one tool without a separate VoIP bill, which suits shops where the phone never stops. The free Lite plan (up to 2 users) lets a tiny shop start at zero cost.
The catch is pricing transparency. Published figures circulate through third-party breakdowns rather than a clean vendor pricing page, so confirm the current numbers directly before budgeting. Mid-tier pricing runs high relative to feature depth versus Jobber and Housecall Pro. Inventory and full feature depth require the top tier. If the phone is your business, the built-in system justifies a look.
What we like- Built-in phone system and SMS keep customer communication in one place
- AI tools and automations on upper tiers
- Free Lite plan lets tiny shops start at zero cost
Watch out for- Published figures come via third-party breakdowns, so confirm current pricing with the vendor
- Extra users and advanced features push costs up quickly
Starting priceSee website (quote-based)
Free planNo
FieldPulse is the deep-system pick for crews that will sit through a sales process. Work orders, project management and customer communications come with an offline-capable mobile app, which matters when techs work in basements and new construction. User satisfaction scores run high.
The honest catch is add-on sprawl. The base quote rarely covers calling, texting or GPS, so price the full stack before comparing. Contracts are annual with custom pricing. If you want to compare prices in an afternoon, start with Jobber or Housecall Pro. If you want one deep system and will negotiate, FieldPulse belongs on the shortlist.
What we like- Deep all-in-one feature set with strong offline mobile app
- Good QuickBooks Online and Desktop sync
- High user satisfaction scores on Capterra and G2
Watch out for- Demo-gated, quote-only pricing with no trial makes comparison shopping slow
- Key capabilities (VoIP, fleet tracking, sales suite) are paid add-ons
#8
Knowify
Best for: Electrical contractors doing both projects and service calls
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Starting price$99/month (Core, billed annually, 1 user)
Free planFree trial (14 days)
Knowify is the only tool here that treats projects and service calls as equals. Budgets, change orders and AIA pay apps sit alongside dispatch, with one native QuickBooks integration. For a contractor doing commercial fit-outs on weekdays and service calls on weekends, that duality is the whole pitch.
The catch is that pure-service shops pay for project depth they will not use; Jobber or Housecall Pro are cheaper then. The Service Pro dispatch add-on runs $99 per month on top of base plans. There is no contract and no implementation fee, with extra users at $29 per month. Cost-plus contracts and real-time WIP require Advanced at $329 per month annual.
What we like- Combines construction project management and service dispatch on one QuickBooks sync
- Real job costing and WIP reporting
- Licensed AIA billing (G702/G703) for commercial jobs
Watch out for- Service dispatch is a paid add-on ($99/month), not included in base plans
- Priced above pure-service tools for shops that never do project work
#9
QuoteIQ
Best for: Residential and small-commercial shops wanting modern sales tooling
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Starting priceFrom $29.99/month (five flat plans to $699/month)
Free planFree trial (14 days)
QuoteIQ is the newcomer bet. The AI estimator builds a priced quote from a photo of the electrical panel, and tiered good/better/best proposals plus round-the-clock AI call answering come in the plan price rather than as add-ons. Five flat plans from $29.99 to $699 per month mean no per-user math.
The honest catch is ecosystem maturity. As a newer vendor, verify the integrations you need exist before committing, and weigh the thinner track record against the incumbents. Setup is self-serve with a 14-day trial. Larger operations needing enterprise dispatch will outgrow it. For a small shop that wants to quote faster than the competition, the AI estimator is a genuine edge.
What we like- AI estimator generates priced quotes from a photo of the panel
- Good/better/best proposal options and 24-7 AI call answering included, not add-ons
- Flat per-plan pricing with no per-user fees
Watch out for- Newer vendor with a smaller track record than incumbents
- Fewer third-party integrations than Jobber or Housecall Pro
The QuickBooks question
Every tool here integrates with QuickBooks, but the depth varies enormously. FieldEdge and Knowify offer native sync with both QuickBooks Online and Desktop, which matters if you run Desktop. Housecall Pro, Jobber and Workiz sync with QuickBooks Online through standard integrations. ServiceTitan integrates but expects its own financial workflows to lead. Before you shortlist, answer one question: does your bookkeeper live in QuickBooks Desktop or Online? If the answer is Desktop, your shortlist is FieldEdge, Knowify and FieldPulse. If Online, the whole list is open.
Dispatch depth vs. price: where the money goes
The price spread here is enormous: $29 per month to quote-only enterprise. What the extra money buys, in order: first, dispatch sophistication (capacity planning, skill-based routing); second, customer-facing polish (booking, payments, financing); third, financial depth (job costing, WIP, AIA billing); fourth, marketing and call-center tooling. A two-truck residential shop needs the second and a little of the first, which is why Jobber and Housecall Pro dominate that segment. A 30-tech operation needs the first and third, which is ServiceTitan and Knowify territory. Buy the depth you will use this year, not the depth you might need in five.
Frequently asked questions
How much does field service software cost for a small electrical shop?
A solo electrician pays $29 to $59 per month on Jobber Core or Housecall Pro Basic (annual billing). A 5-person shop lands around $150 to $250 per month on mid tiers. Flat-rate options like Service Fusion start at $245 per month with unlimited users. Enterprise tools like ServiceTitan are quote-only and cost multiples more.
Do I need dispatch software or just invoicing?
If you run more than two techs, you need dispatch. Scheduling, route visibility and job status tracking pay for themselves the first week a tech calls in sick. Solo operators doing project work can start with invoicing plus quoting (Knowify, Jobber) and add dispatch later.
Which tool is best for commercial electrical work?
Knowify, for job costing, change orders and AIA billing. ServiceTitan handles large commercial service operations. Pure residential tools (Housecall Pro, Jobber) work for commercial service calls but lack project accounting depth.
Can I switch from my current software mid-year?
Yes, and most vendors offer guided onboarding with data migration. The switching risk is lowest on month-to-month plans (Jobber, Housecall Pro). Quote-only vendors (ServiceTitan, FieldEdge, FieldPulse) lock you into annual terms, so time the switch for your slow season and get the termination terms in writing.
Does this software handle flat-rate pricing?
FieldEdge was built around flat-rate pricing books for trades. ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro and Jobber all support flat-rate pricebooks with tiered proposal options. QuoteIQ generates priced quotes from photos. Confirm the pricebook workflow matches how you sell before committing.
How we chose
We started with the categories buyers search: software for electrical contractors, software for electricians and electrical contractor software. For each candidate we opened the vendor's own pricing page, checked plan names and prices against public reviews on G2 and Capterra and practitioner discussion on Reddit, and compared dispatch depth, project vs. service fit, QuickBooks integration and company-size fit. Where a price could not be verified on the vendor's page we wrote "See website" rather than guessing.
Sources we checked (11)
- https://www.servicetitan.com
- https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing
- https://www.getjobber.com/pricing
- https://www.fieldedge.com
- https://www.servicefusion.com/pricing
- https://www.workiz.com/pricing
- https://www.fieldpulse.com
- https://knowify.com/pricing
- https://myquoteiq.com/pricing
- https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management
- https://www.capterra.com/field-service-management-software/
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