FieldPulse vs Housecall Pro for Electrical Contractors
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldPulse
Housecall Pro
Electrical work is parts- and inventory-heavy, and FieldPulse's built-in inventory plus customizable workflows edge out Housecall Pro, which has no inventory. Housecall Pro stays the better pick for residential-service electricians who value marketing, reviews, and a free trial over stock control.
Our pick
FieldPulse is the better fit here
Electrical work is parts- and inventory-heavy, and FieldPulse's built-in inventory plus customizable workflows edge out Housecall Pro, which has no inventory. Housecall Pro stays the better pick for residential-service electricians who value marketing, reviews, and a free trial over stock control.
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| Cost Component | FieldPulse | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $720 | $329 |
| Processing fees (70% card) | $1,961 | $1,722 |
| Monthly total | $2,681 | $2,051 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $32,168 | $24,616 |
| 3-year total | $96,504 | $73,849 |
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.
Electrical Pros & Cons
FieldPulse
Pros for Electrical
- +Parts inventory and equipment tracking electricians need
- +Custom workflows and fields for varied electrical jobs
- +Flat-rate pricing and a strong 4.7 G2 rating
Cons
- −No commercial or new-construction job management
- −Per-user pricing rises with each electrician
- −No free trial and no built-in marketing
Housecall Pro
Pros for Electrical
- +Marketing, reviews, and built-in GPS
- +Easy rollout and a 14-day free trial
- +Flat-tier pricing with five users on Essentials
Cons
- −No parts inventory for stock-heavy electrical work
- −No commercial-job workflows either
- −Offline is view-only, where FieldPulse works fully offline
Does the pick change with team size?
For a solo residential electrician, Housecall Pro's easier setup and free trial make it the simpler start; as the shop grows into stock-heavy or varied electrical work, FieldPulse's inventory and custom workflows matter more. Neither manages true commercial jobs, so a contractor moving heavily into commercial work should look beyond both regardless of size.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book | ✓ | ✓Price Book add-on |
| GPS Tracking | ✓add-on | ✓Essentials+ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | —view-only |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓ |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Essentials+ |
| Service Agreements | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support(critical) | — | — |
| Multi-Location | ✓Enterprise | ✓ |
| Open API | ✓Enterprise | ✓MAX plan |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for Electrical 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. A label under a — means the provider covers part of that feature but not enough to count it.
Pricing Plans
FieldPulse
Essentials
~$65/user/mo
Quote-only · est.- · Scheduling
- · Work orders
- · Estimates & invoicing
- · Mobile app
Professional
~$90/user/mo
Quote-only · est.- · + Project management
- · QuickBooks sync
- · Custom fields
Enterprise
~$115/user/mo
Quote-only · est.- · + Multi-location
- · Open API
- · Dedicated 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 · +$100/extra user
- · + QuickBooks integration
- · GPS tracking
- · Automated reminders
- · Estimates
- · Marketing tools
MAX
$329/mo
$299/mo billed annually
8 users included · +$75/extra user
- · + Advanced reporting
- · Open API access
- · Priority support
- · Up to 8 users included
Payment processing: 2.59% per card transaction
Pricing heads-up: Housecall Pro is testing steeper trade pricing for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical shops (up to $649/mo for MAX teams vs the standard $299) behind its pricing quiz — the rates shown here are its still-live standard book. What we found →
How to Decide
Choose FieldPulse when:
When your electrical business carries parts inventory and wants to tailor its own workflows.
Choose Housecall Pro when:
When your electrical business is residential-service-focused and values marketing, reviews, and ease over inventory.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Do you need to track parts inventory day to day? If so, FieldPulse has it and Housecall Pro does not.”
FieldPulse vs Housecall Pro for Electrical Contractors: FAQ
Is FieldPulse or Housecall Pro better for Electrical Contractors?
Electrical work is parts- and inventory-heavy, and FieldPulse's built-in inventory plus customizable workflows edge out Housecall Pro, which has no inventory. Housecall Pro stays the better pick for residential-service electricians who value marketing, reviews, and a free trial over stock control.
When should a Electrical business choose FieldPulse?
When your electrical business carries parts inventory and wants to tailor its own workflows.
When should a Electrical business choose Housecall Pro?
When your electrical business is residential-service-focused and values marketing, reviews, and ease over inventory.
Does the best pick change with team size for Electrical Contractors?
For a solo residential electrician, Housecall Pro's easier setup and free trial make it the simpler start; as the shop grows into stock-heavy or varied electrical work, FieldPulse's inventory and custom workflows matter more. Neither manages true commercial jobs, so a contractor moving heavily into commercial work should look beyond both regardless of size.
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.
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