FieldPulse vs Jobber for HVAC Companies
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldPulse
Jobber
FieldPulse brings a flat-rate pricebook and inventory that Jobber lacks for HVAC, but its quote-only, per-seat pricing runs well past Jobber's flat plans on a small crew. Choose FieldPulse only if trade-specific pricing and inventory matter more than cost and simplicity.
Our pick
Jobber is the better fit here
FieldPulse brings a flat-rate pricebook and inventory that Jobber lacks for HVAC, but its quote-only, per-seat pricing runs well past Jobber's flat plans on a small crew. Choose FieldPulse only if trade-specific pricing and inventory matter more than cost and simplicity.
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| Cost Component | FieldPulse | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $720 | $399 |
| Processing fees (78% card) | $2,757 | $2,757 |
| Monthly total | $3,477 | $3,156 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $41,721 | $37,869 |
| 3-year total | $125,163 | $113,607 |
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
- +Flat-rate pricebook and inventory Jobber lacks
- +Highly customizable fields and workflows
- +Service agreements, portal, QuickBooks sync, and GPS
Cons
- −Quote-only pricing reportedly ~$65-$115/user — pricey for small crews
- −Setup complexity from heavy customization
- −No built-in marketing tools
Jobber
Pros for HVAC
- +Published, lower pricing for a small crew
- +Marketing and review nudges included
- +Faster onboarding
Cons
- −One-way QuickBooks sync
- −Less customizable than FieldPulse
- −No flat-rate pricing book
Does the pick change with team size?
FieldPulse's per-user, quote-only pricing hurts most for small crews, where Jobber's published flat plans win on cost. As you grow and lean harder on a flat-rate book and inventory, FieldPulse's trade depth becomes easier to justify against Jobber's missing HVAC features.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | — | — |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book(critical) | ✓ | — |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✓Connect plan+ |
| Offline Mode | — | — |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Service Agreements(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support | — | — |
| Multi-Location | ✓Enterprise | ✓via Jobber Central |
| Open API | ✓Enterprise | ✓ |
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
Premium
Contact sales
- · ~$115/user/month (reported)
- · + Multi-location
- · Open API
- · Dedicated support
Jobber
Core
$49/mo
$29/mo billed annually
1 user included · +$29/extra user
- · Scheduling
- · Invoicing
- · Client manager
- · Card payments
Connect (Team)
$199/mo
$149/mo billed annually
5 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + GPS tracking
- · QuickBooks Online sync
- · Automated reminders
- · Routing
Grow (Team)
$399/mo
$299/mo billed annually
10 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Job costing
- · Two-way texting
- · Automated follow-ups
- · Reporting
Plus
$699/mo
$529/mo billed annually
15 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Marketing Suite
- · AI Receptionist
- · Sales pipeline
- · Premium support
- · Multiple locations
Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.3 per card transaction
How to Decide
Choose FieldPulse when:
When your HVAC business wants a flat-rate book, inventory, and workflows tailored to its exact process.
Choose Jobber when:
When your HVAC business wants lower, published pricing, faster setup, and marketing out of the box.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Do you need a flat-rate book and deep customization, or will sensible defaults plus marketing serve you better?”
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.