FieldPulse vs ServiceTitan for HVAC Companies
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldPulse
ServiceTitan
For a small or growing HVAC shop, FieldPulse delivers inventory, flat-rate pricing, and custom workflows with no contract or implementation fee — where ServiceTitan demands both. ServiceTitan becomes the better platform only once an HVAC business is large enough (roughly 20+ techs) to use its reporting and revenue tools and absorb the setup cost.
Our pick
FieldPulse is the better fit here
For a small or growing HVAC shop, FieldPulse delivers inventory, flat-rate pricing, and custom workflows with no contract or implementation fee — where ServiceTitan demands both. ServiceTitan becomes the better platform only once an HVAC business is large enough (roughly 20+ techs) to use its reporting and revenue tools and absorb the setup cost.
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| Cost Component | FieldPulse | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $720 | $2,800 |
| Processing fees (78% card) | $2,747 | $2,747 |
| Monthly total | $3,467 | $5,547 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $41,609 | $94,069 |
| 3-year total | $124,828 | $227,208 |
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
- +Inventory, flat-rate pricing, and custom workflows with no contract
- +Transparent per-user pricing (~$65–$115) and no implementation fee
- +Strong 4.7 G2 rating with a fast setup
Cons
- −No free trial; pricing is quote-only
- −GPS fleet tracking is a paid add-on
- −Less reporting depth than ServiceTitan at large scale
ServiceTitan
Pros for HVAC
- +Enterprise reporting, revenue recovery, and Marketing Pro
- +Two-way QuickBooks, inventory, and commercial-job depth
- +Built to scale across many techs and locations
Cons
- −12-month contract and a $5,000+ implementation fee
- −Per-tech pricing is steep below ~15–20 techs
- −No trial and a heavy onboarding process
Does the pick change with team size?
Below roughly 15 technicians, FieldPulse's contract-free, no-implementation pricing makes it the sensible pick even though ServiceTitan is the more powerful platform. Past 20 techs, ServiceTitan's reporting and revenue-recovery tools justify its contract and setup, and its per-tech cost is easier to absorb.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓add-on | ✓ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓ |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓The Works tier |
| Service Agreements(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial Job Support | — | ✓ |
| Multi-Location | ✓Enterprise | ✓ |
| 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. 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
ServiceTitan
Starter
~$245–$300/tech/mo
Quote-only · est.- · Basic scheduling and dispatch
- · Mobile app
- · Customer management
Essentials
~$300–$400/tech/mo
Quote-only · est.- · + CRM
- · Reporting
- · Integrations
- · QuickBooks sync
The Works
~$400–$500/tech/mo
Quote-only · est.- · + Marketing Pro
- · Revenue recovery
- · Advanced analytics
How to Decide
Choose FieldPulse when:
When your HVAC business is small to mid-size and wants inventory and custom workflows without a contract.
Choose ServiceTitan when:
When your HVAC business is large and established, needing enterprise reporting and able to commit to a contract.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Do you have the scale to justify ServiceTitan's contract and five-figure setup, or do you need flexible, contract-free software now?”
FieldPulse vs ServiceTitan for HVAC Companies: FAQ
Is FieldPulse or ServiceTitan better for HVAC Companies?
For a small or growing HVAC shop, FieldPulse delivers inventory, flat-rate pricing, and custom workflows with no contract or implementation fee — where ServiceTitan demands both. ServiceTitan becomes the better platform only once an HVAC business is large enough (roughly 20+ techs) to use its reporting and revenue tools and absorb the setup cost.
When should a HVAC business choose FieldPulse?
When your HVAC business is small to mid-size and wants inventory and custom workflows without a contract.
When should a HVAC business choose ServiceTitan?
When your HVAC business is large and established, needing enterprise reporting and able to commit to a contract.
Does the best pick change with team size for HVAC Companies?
Below roughly 15 technicians, FieldPulse's contract-free, no-implementation pricing makes it the sensible pick even though ServiceTitan is the more powerful platform. Past 20 techs, ServiceTitan's reporting and revenue-recovery tools justify its contract and setup, and its per-tech cost is easier to absorb.
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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