FieldPulse vs Housecall Pro for HVAC Companies
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldPulse
Housecall Pro
For HVAC shops running maintenance plans, Housecall Pro's marketing suite, review tools, two-way QuickBooks sync, and flat-tier pricing fit better than FieldPulse — and it undercuts FieldPulse's per-user math once you pass a few seats. FieldPulse counters with parts inventory and deep customization for shops that want to build their own workflows.
Our pick
Housecall Pro is the better fit here
For HVAC shops running maintenance plans, Housecall Pro's marketing suite, review tools, two-way QuickBooks sync, and flat-tier pricing fit better than FieldPulse — and it undercuts FieldPulse's per-user math once you pass a few seats. FieldPulse counters with parts inventory and deep customization for shops that want to build their own workflows.
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| Cost Component | FieldPulse | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $720 | $329 |
| Processing fees (78% card) | $2,757 | $2,757 |
| Monthly total | $3,477 | $3,086 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $41,721 | $37,029 |
| 3-year total | $125,163 | $111,087 |
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
FieldPulse
Pros for HVAC
- +Parts inventory and equipment tracking built in
- +Highly customizable workflows and custom fields
- +Flat-rate pricing and a strong 4.7 G2 rating
Cons
- −Per-user pricing (~$65–$115) climbs fast as you add techs
- −No built-in marketing or review-generation tools
- −No free trial — pricing is quote-only
Housecall Pro
Pros for HVAC
- +Marketing and review tools to fill maintenance-plan calendars
- +Two-way QuickBooks sync and a flat-rate Price Book
- +Flat-tier pricing (5 users on Essentials) plus a 14-day trial
Cons
- −No parts inventory for equipment-heavy HVAC
- −Marketing depth can be overkill for a referral-driven shop
- −Basic plan is single-user
Does the pick change with team size?
FieldPulse's per-user pricing is competitive for a solo HVAC tech but grows expensive as you add seats, where Housecall Pro's five-user Essentials tier pulls ahead on cost. At every size the real question is whether FieldPulse's inventory and custom workflows outweigh Housecall Pro's marketing, reviews, and two-way QuickBooks — for most maintenance-plan HVAC shops, they don't.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | — | ✓ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book(critical) | ✓ | ✓Price Book add-on |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✓Essentials+ |
| Offline Mode | — | — |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓ |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Essentials+ |
| Service Agreements(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support | — | — |
| Multi-Location | ✓Enterprise | ✓ |
| Open API | ✓Enterprise | ✓MAX plan |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for HVAC 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
FieldPulse
Essentials
Contact sales
- · ~$65/user/month (reported)
- · Scheduling
- · Work orders
- · Estimates & invoicing
- · Mobile app
Professional
Contact sales
- · ~$90/user/month (reported)
- · + Project management
- · QuickBooks sync
- · Custom fields
Enterprise
Contact sales
- · ~$115/user/month (reported)
- · + 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 · +$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 FieldPulse when:
When your HVAC business wants inventory tracking and to customize its own workflows rather than fit a template.
Choose Housecall Pro when:
When your HVAC business runs maintenance agreements and wants marketing, reviews, and two-way accounting built in.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Is your priority parts inventory and custom workflows (FieldPulse) or marketing, reviews, and QuickBooks (Housecall Pro)?”
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.