FieldEdge vs Housecall Pro for Plumbing Companies
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldEdge
Housecall Pro
For multi-truck, parts-heavy plumbing, FieldEdge's two-way QuickBooks sync, native inventory, flat-rate book, and offline mode fit better than Housecall Pro. Housecall Pro counters with built-in GPS and best-in-class marketing, and it is far cheaper and faster to start — so a residential-service plumber may still prefer it.
Our pick
FieldEdge is the better fit here
For multi-truck, parts-heavy plumbing, FieldEdge's two-way QuickBooks sync, native inventory, flat-rate book, and offline mode fit better than Housecall Pro. Housecall Pro counters with built-in GPS and best-in-class marketing, and it is far cheaper and faster to start — so a residential-service plumber may still prefer it.
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| Cost Component | FieldEdge | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $896 | $329 |
| Processing fees (72% card) | $1,831 | $1,831 |
| Monthly total | $2,727 | $2,160 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $33,980 | $25,926 |
| 3-year total | $99,439 | $77,777 |
Estimates based on publicly available or user-reported pricing. Actual costs depend on negotiated rates, add-ons, and transaction volume. Always verify with the vendor before signing.
Plumbing Pros & Cons
FieldEdge
Pros for Plumbing
- +Two-way QuickBooks sync (incl. Desktop) and a flat-rate price book
- +Native parts inventory and equipment tracking for repairs
- +Offline mode for basements and crawlspaces with no signal
Cons
- −No native GPS — needs the FleetSharp add-on, and GPS is a plumbing must-have
- −$500–$2,000 onboarding fee and a multi-week setup
- −Quote-only per-user pricing with no free trial
Housecall Pro
Pros for Plumbing
- +GPS tracking and marketing built in from the Essentials tier
- +No implementation fee, a 14-day trial, and fast setup
- +Best-in-class review and customer-portal tools
Cons
- −No parts inventory for repair-heavy plumbing
- −No commercial or new-construction job management
- −Basic is one user only; extra users cost $35
Does the pick change with team size?
The pick flips with size and job mix: a small residential plumber is better served by Housecall Pro's cheaper start, built-in GPS, and marketing, while FieldEdge's inventory, offline mode, and two-way QuickBooks earn their onboarding fee once you run several trucks on repair-heavy work.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book | ✓ | ✓Price Book add-on |
| GPS Tracking(critical) | — | ✓Essentials+ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | — |
| Customer Portal(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓ |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Essentials+ |
| Service Agreements | ✓Premier+ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support | ✓ | — |
| Multi-Location | — | ✓ |
| Open API | — | ✓MAX plan |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for Plumbing operations. A small label under a ✓ (e.g. Connect plan+ or add-on) means the feature is available only from that plan tier or as a paid add-on.
Pricing Plans
FieldEdge
Select
Contact sales
- · $100-$125/user/month
- · Flat-rate pricing book
- · QuickBooks sync
- · Dispatch board
Premier
Contact sales
- · + Service agreements
- · Equipment tracking
- · Advanced reporting
Elite
Contact sales
- · + API access
- · Custom integrations
- · Priority support
Housecall Pro
Basic
$79/mo
$59/mo billed annually
1 user included
- · Scheduling
- · Dispatching
- · Invoicing
- · Payment processing
Essentials
$189/mo
$149/mo billed annually
5 users included · +$35/extra user
- · + QuickBooks integration
- · GPS tracking
- · Automated reminders
- · Estimates
- · Marketing tools
MAX
$329/mo
$299/mo billed annually
8 users included · +$35/extra user
- · + Advanced reporting
- · Open API access
- · Priority support
- · Up to 8 users included
Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.3 per card transaction
How to Decide
Choose FieldEdge when:
When your plumbing business runs multiple trucks with parts inventory and a QuickBooks-centred office.
Choose Housecall Pro when:
When your plumbing business is residential-service-led and wants GPS, marketing, and a cheap, fast start.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Do you carry parts inventory and need two-way QuickBooks, or is GPS-tracked residential dispatch with marketing the priority?”
Reviewed by Mathurin V.
Editor, FSM Advisor. We research and compare FSM software — pricing is verified from public sources and user reports, and comparisons are updated when changes are detected.