FieldEdge vs Service Fusion for HVAC Companies
Small Team (3–10 technicians) · Updated 2026
FieldEdge
Service Fusion
Both are HVAC-capable with flat-rate books and inventory, but for a small shop Service Fusion's unlimited users and included GPS undercut FieldEdge's per-user pricing and add-on GPS.
Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
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| Cost Component | FieldEdge | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $784 | $208 |
| Processing fees (78% card) | $0 | $2,424 |
| Monthly total | $784 | $2,632 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $10,658 | $31,587 |
| 3-year total | $29,474 | $94,761 |
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.
HVAC Pros & Cons
FieldEdge
Pros for HVAC
- +Deep HVAC flat-rate book and inventory
- +Two-way QuickBooks sync and service agreements
- +Commercial job support
Cons
- −Per-user (~$112) cost grows with each tech
- −No GPS without the FleetSharp add-on
- −5-week onboarding and setup fee
Service Fusion
Pros for HVAC
- +Unlimited users at flat $208-$333 pricing
- +GPS, flat-rate book, and inventory included
- +Lower card processing rate at 2.59%
Cons
- −No free trial to evaluate first
- −Dated interface with a learning curve
- −No native marketing tools
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS Tracking | — | ✓ |
| Offline Mode | — | — |
| Customer Portal | — | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | — |
| Marketing Tools | — | — |
| Service Agreements(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial Job Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Location | — | ✓ |
| Open API | — | ✓ |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for HVAC operations.
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
Service Fusion
Starter
$208/mo
- · Unlimited users
- · Scheduling
- · Dispatching
- · Invoicing
- · Basic reporting
Plus
$333/mo
- · + Customer portal
- · Inventory tracking
- · Service agreements
- · Advanced reporting
Pro
$533/mo
- · + API access
- · Multi-location
- · Custom integrations
- · Priority support
Payment processing: 2.59% per card transaction
How to Decide
Choose FieldEdge when:
When your HVAC business wants the deepest flat-rate book and dedicated trade onboarding.
Choose Service Fusion when:
When your HVAC business wants unlimited users, included GPS, and lower processing fees.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“At 3-10 techs, does FieldEdge's per-user cost plus GPS add-on exceed Service Fusion's flat plan?”
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.