ServiceTitan Alternatives for Smaller HVAC and Plumbing Companies
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Short answer
If you want published pricing, Jobber and Housecall Pro publish theirs. If you need maintenance agreements and equipment tracking, Workiz lists them on Ultimate and FieldPulse lists both (packaging unpublished). If offline mobile use matters, FieldPulse documents an offline mode. All of these are worth comparing when ServiceTitan's quote-based model or implementation effort is more than your shop needs.
Sourced facts side by side
Generated from our catalog. Each cell links to the official source and date checked. “Not confirmed yet” = not found in an official source, not “missing”.
| Capability | ServiceTitan | Jobber | Housecall Pro | Workiz | FieldPulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Quote requiredNot published | From $49/mo (Core, 1 user)Published | From $79/mo (Basic, 1 user)Published | Quote requiredNot published | Quote requiredNot published |
| Scheduling | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableCore, Connect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Dispatching | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Online booking | Not confirmed yet | AvailableCore, Connect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Call booking (CSR workflow) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Estimates / quotes | With conditionsEssentials, The WorksSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableCore, Connect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Invoicing | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableCore, Connect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Online payments | Not confirmed yet | AvailableCore, Connect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Automated customer reminders | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsConnect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Two-way texting | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsGrow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Service agreements / memberships | With conditionsThe WorksSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsMaxSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsUltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Equipment / asset tracking | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsUltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Pricebook / flat-rate pricing | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Job costing | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsGrow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Inventory management | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsUltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| GPS / fleet tracking | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsEssentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| Custom reports | With conditionsThe WorksSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsPlusSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsPro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet |
| Technician mobile app | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Offline mobile use | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) | Not availableSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsBasic, Essentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet | AvailableSource (2026-10-18) |
| Multi-location / franchise management | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsUltimateSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet |
| QuickBooks Online | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsConnect, Grow, PlusSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsEssentials, MaxSource (2026-10-18) | Built-inStandard, Pro, UltimateSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) |
| QuickBooks Desktop | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | Not availableSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | Sources conflictSource (2026-10-18) |
| Google Calendar | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet |
| Zapier | Not confirmed yet | With conditionsSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsMaxSource (2026-10-18) | With conditionsUltimateSource (2026-10-18) | Not confirmed yet |
Which fits which business? Our engine's verdicts
We ran our decision engine on typical businesses using only facts from official vendor sources from the sources below. Scores within 5 points count as ties; the tie-breaker is stated. Run the assessment for your own numbers.
| Business | Best-supported option | Why | Subscription for that team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-tech HVAC startup on spreadsheets, QuickBooks Online, $100/mo budget | Jobber | You run QuickBooks Online: Jobber's integration is available with conditions (Connect/Grow/Plus). | Jobber: $139/mo (Connect)FieldPulse: quote requiredHousecall Pro: $189/mo (Essentials)ServiceTitan: quote requiredWorkiz: quote required |
| 4-tech plumbing shop on paper, QuickBooks Desktop | Housecall Pro | You run QuickBooks Desktop: Housecall Pro's integration is available with conditions. | Housecall Pro: $189/mo (Essentials)Jobber: $165/mo (Core)Workiz: quote requiredServiceTitan: quote requiredFieldPulse: quote required |
| 8-tech residential HVAC selling maintenance agreements, QuickBooks Online | Housecall ProClose call | Housecall Pro has more of your must-haves fully documented by the vendor (4 vs 3 for Jobber). | Housecall Pro: $399/mo (Max)Jobber: $299/mo (Connect)FieldPulse: quote requiredServiceTitan: quote requiredWorkiz: quote required |
| 20-tech HVAC + plumbing, 2 locations, commercial work | ServiceTitanClose call | ServiceTitan has more of your must-haves fully documented by the vendor (5 vs 4 for Housecall Pro). | ServiceTitan: quote requiredJobber: quote requiredHousecall Pro: $924/mo (Max)FieldPulse: quote requiredWorkiz: quote required |
| 3-tech HVAC comparing Jobber vs Housecall Pro | Housecall ProClose call | Housecall Pro has more of your must-haves fully documented by the vendor (5 vs 4 for Jobber). | Housecall Pro: $189/mo (Essentials)Jobber: $199/mo (Connect) |
When to look beyond ServiceTitan
Consider alternatives when:
- You want to know the price before a sales call (ServiceTitan's pricing is quote-based).
- Your team is small and you do not run a dedicated call-booking or dispatch desk.
- You prefer self-serve setup over vendor-configured integrations.
You should stay with or choose ServiceTitan when its documented strengths — call booking on every tier, memberships, commercial project tools, documented offline mobile — are central to how you operate. Our Keep, Optimize or Switch analysis can tell you if a change is worth it.
How the alternatives differ
- Jobber: published pricing to 15 users; QuickBooks Online only; two-way SMS and job costing from Grow; offline use not supported per Jobber Support.
- Housecall Pro: published pricing; 5 users on Essentials; one-way QuickBooks Desktop sync; recurring service plans, route optimization and Zapier on Max.
- Workiz: quote-based; QuickBooks Online on all plans; service plans, inventory, equipment tracking and Zapier on Ultimate; phone system packaging unclear in vendor sources.
- FieldPulse: quote-based and seat-based; lists maintenance agreements, asset management and inventory; documented offline mode for certain roles; QuickBooks access requested via support.
The table below is generated from our source-checked catalog. Unknown means we could not verify it — ask the vendor.
Questions
What is a cheaper alternative to ServiceTitan?
We cannot compare against ServiceTitan's price because it is not published. Jobber and Housecall Pro publish prices, so you can estimate cost up front; compare the plan that includes your must-haves.
Sources
- ServiceTitan pricing — ServiceTitan, checked 2026-10-18
- Jobber pricing — Jobber, checked 2026-10-18Automated page read found inconsistent 'starting at' labels in the plan wizard versus the price table; table values recorded.
- Housecall Pro pricing — Housecall Pro, checked 2026-10-18Price cards show two prices without explicit monthly/annual labels; lower price recorded as billed-annually based on the page's 'Billed annually' and savings callouts. Promotional offers excluded.
- Workiz pricing plans — Workiz, checked 2026-10-18
- FieldPulse pricing — FieldPulse, checked 2026-10-18
- How offline mode works — FieldPulse Help Center, checked 2026-10-18Captured from search-engine snippet of the official page, not a full page read. Open the page to confirm.