Housecall Pro vs. FieldEdge (2026): Which Fits Your Service Business?

FieldEdge and Housecall Pro both target home service businesses, but FieldEdge has historically leaned harder into HVAC, plumbing, and electrical-specific workflows, while Housecall Pro markets itself more broadly across the home service trades. Here’s how they actually compare.

Pricing

Housecall Pro publishes its pricing directly: Basic starts at $59/month (annual billing, 1 user), scaling up through Essentials ($149/month) to MAX ($299/month). FieldEdge, by comparison, is generally reported by third-party sources to run around $400–$600/month depending on team size, though FieldEdge doesn’t consistently publish exact tiers publicly — get a written quote before assuming any figure you read is current.

Where FieldEdge Leans In

• Deeper dispatch board and technician tracking tools, geared toward HVAC/plumbing/electrical service calls specifically
• Historical service and equipment tracking per customer address, useful for repeat maintenance business
• Longstanding integration with Sage accounting software, in addition to QuickBooks

Where Housecall Pro Leans In

• Lower published entry price, with clear published tiers
• Broader trade support beyond HVAC/plumbing/electrical — works well for cleaning, landscaping, and general handyman services too
• Built-in online booking and review management tools included from the Basic tier

Which Should You Choose?

Choose FieldEdge if: you run an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business specifically and want deep equipment/service history tracking, and the higher cost fits your budget.

Choose Housecall Pro if: you want transparent published pricing, a lower entry cost, or you operate outside the HVAC/plumbing/electrical trades specifically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FieldEdge publish its pricing?

Not consistently. Most published figures come from third-party industry reports rather than FieldEdge’s own site, so get a direct quote before budgeting around any specific number.

Is Housecall Pro suitable for HVAC companies?

Yes, Housecall Pro serves HVAC businesses, though FieldEdge’s equipment and service history tracking is generally considered more purpose-built for that specific trade.