Best Free FieldEdge Alternative for HVAC and Electrical Pros
Kaldr Tech is the only 100% free alternative to FieldEdge. You get scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments, a 24/7 virtual receptionist, and customer financing — all for $0/month. FieldEdge charges $100 - $300+/month per user. You only pay 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction with Kaldr, and there are no contracts or per-user fees.
The Quick Verdict
Side-by-side monthly cost. No asterisks, no annual averaging.
FieldEdge Monthly Cost
$100 - $300+/month per user
Quote-based pricing. Required implementation fee. Per-user billing gets expensive once your crew grows past two techs.
- ✗Recurring monthly bill regardless of revenue
- ✗Per-user pricing scales with your team
- ✗Key features locked behind higher tiers
Kaldr Monthly Cost
$0/month
3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, nothing else
- ✓Zero monthly fees, zero setup fees
- ✓Unlimited users at no extra cost
- ✓Every feature included from day one
Why Contractors Switch
These are the exact frustrations we hear from contractors searching for a better option.
With FieldEdge, you run into this: FieldEdge refuses to post pricing publicly , you have to sit through a sales call just to find out what it costs.
With FieldEdge, you run into this: Per-user billing punishes you every time you hire a new HVAC tech or helper.
With FieldEdge, you run into this: Fleet tracking is an add-on, not included, even though it is table stakes for a service truck operation.
With FieldEdge, you run into this: Implementation fees and annual contracts lock you in before you know if the software fits.
With FieldEdge, you run into this: Missed after-hours calls during peak HVAC season are gone forever , no virtual receptionist to catch them.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Kaldr Tech vs FieldEdge. No fine print.
| Feature | Kaldr Tech | FieldEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatch | Included free | Included (per user) |
| Invoicing | Included free | Included (per user) |
| Payment Processing | 3.5% + 30¢ | FieldEdge Payments (rates vary) |
| Customer Financing | Built-in, free | Third-party integration |
| Virtual Receptionist | Included free (24/7) | Not included |
| Fleet Tracking | Included free | Add-on module |
| Reporting & Analytics | Included free | Included (per user) |
| Website Builder | Included free | Not included |
| Monthly Cost (1 tech) | $0/month | $100+/month |
| Monthly Cost (5 techs) | $0/month | $500+/month |
| Annual Contract Required | No | Yes |
| Setup Fee | $0 | Implementation fee required |
What You Give Up By Switching
Honest tradeoffs. We would rather lose the sale than lie to you.
You will lose the long-running FieldEdge service agreement library and the price books pre-loaded for HVAC OEMs. Kaldr includes service agreements and price book tooling, but you will build or import your catalog during onboarding instead of inheriting a library.
You will lose the FieldEdge-branded dispatcher training program. Kaldr replaces it with self-serve guided onboarding and 24/7 chat support plus the virtual receptionist.
You do not give up any core features. Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments, quoting, customer portal, QuickBooks sync, reporting, fleet tracking, virtual receptionist, and customer financing are all included in Kaldr Tech for $0/month. Every workflow a FieldEdge user runs every day is covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best free alternative to FieldEdge?+
Kaldr Tech is the only 100% free alternative to FieldEdge built specifically for field service contractors. You get scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments, a 24/7 virtual receptionist, fleet tracking, and customer financing for $0/month. You only pay 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, and there are no contracts or per-user fees.
Is Kaldr Tech really a good FieldEdge alternative?+
Yes. Kaldr covers every core workflow that FieldEdge charges $100 - $300+/month per user for — job scheduling, dispatch, quoting, invoicing, customer portal, payments, reporting, and QuickBooks sync. Kaldr also adds a 24/7 virtual receptionist, built-in customer financing, and fleet tracking that FieldEdge either does not include or charges extra for.
How does Kaldr Tech compare to FieldEdge for HVAC contractors?+
For HVAC contractors, Kaldr delivers the same day-to-day workflows as FieldEdge — recurring jobs, route optimization, dispatch, invoicing, and automated customer reminders — with unlimited users and zero monthly fees. FieldEdge charges $100 - $300+/month per user, while Kaldr is $0/month with a simple 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction.
Can I migrate from FieldEdge to Kaldr Tech?+
Yes. Kaldr's onboarding team imports your customers, jobs, invoices, and service history from FieldEdge during setup. Most contractors are fully live on Kaldr within 30 minutes to a day, with no downtime for your business. You can even run both platforms side by side until your FieldEdge term expires.
Why is Kaldr Tech free when FieldEdge charges so much?+
Kaldr earns when you earn. Instead of billing a monthly subscription, Kaldr takes a flat 3.5% + 30¢ when you process a payment through the platform. That means no setup fees, no per-user fees, and no annual contracts. FieldEdge prices based on users and tiers, which is why a 5-tech shop often pays thousands per year before the first invoice goes out.
Is there a FieldEdge alternative for small contractors?+
Kaldr Tech is the best FieldEdge alternative for small contractors specifically because there is no monthly fee, no user cap, and no feature tier locking. A solo operator gets the exact same scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, virtual receptionist, and financing tools that a 20-tech shop gets. You do not upgrade to unlock features — every feature is free on day one.
How to Switch From FieldEdge in 4 Steps
Most contractors are fully live on Kaldr within a day. Here is the exact migration path.
Create your free Kaldr account
Sign up in under two minutes. No credit card, no contract. You will have full access to scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments, and the virtual receptionist from minute one.
Export your FieldEdge data
Export customers, jobs, invoices, and service history from your current platform as CSV. Our onboarding team will walk you through the exact export steps if you have not done it before.
Import and verify
Upload your CSVs and our onboarding team maps every field to Kaldr. We verify customer counts, open jobs, and outstanding invoices with you before you go live.
Go live and cancel the old contract
Run both platforms side by side for a week if you want, then cancel your FieldEdge contract and start banking the savings. Most shops save enough in the first month to cover the rest of their old term.
Start Free — Switch From FieldEdge
Every feature included. Unlimited users. No contracts. No setup fees. You only pay 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, and only when you get paid.