Best Free FieldPulse Alternative for Growing Contractors
Kaldr Tech is the only 100% free alternative to FieldPulse. You get scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments, a 24/7 virtual receptionist, and customer financing — all for $0/month. FieldPulse charges $99 - $299+/month. 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.
FieldPulse Monthly Cost
$99 - $299+/month
Base plans start at $99/month but core features like inventory, timesheets, and advanced workflows live on higher tiers.
- ✗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 FieldPulse, you run into this: The $99/month base plan is missing inventory management, advanced automations, and real reporting.
With FieldPulse, you run into this: Every time you add a user, the bill climbs , scaling your team shouldn't mean scaling your software cost.
With FieldPulse, you run into this: Customer financing requires a third-party integration, not a single click inside the app.
With FieldPulse, you run into this: Fleet tracking only shows up on the higher tiers , you pay more just to see your own trucks.
With FieldPulse, you run into this: No virtual receptionist means FieldPulse users still lose the 30-40% of calls that come in after hours.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Kaldr Tech vs FieldPulse. No fine print.
| Feature | Kaldr Tech | FieldPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatch | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Invoicing | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Payment Processing | 3.5% + 30¢ | FieldPulse Payments |
| Customer Financing | Built-in, free | Third-party integration |
| Virtual Receptionist | Included free (24/7) | Not included |
| Fleet Tracking | Included free | Higher tier add-on |
| Reporting & Analytics | Included free | Limited on base plan |
| Website Builder | Included free | Not included |
| Monthly Cost (1 user) | $0/month | $99+/month |
| Monthly Cost (5 users) | $0/month | $199+/month |
| Annual Contract Required | No | Annual discount only |
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
What You Give Up By Switching
Honest tradeoffs. We would rather lose the sale than lie to you.
You will lose the FieldPulse mobile app store listing and any saved customer reviews tied to it. Kaldr's mobile experience is delivered through the same unified app, but you will rebuild any app-store social proof.
You will lose the specific FieldPulse third-party integration to the higher-tier inventory add-on. Kaldr includes inventory, parts, and purchase orders in the free tier, so functionality is covered but the integration shape changes.
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 FieldPulse user runs every day is covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best free alternative to FieldPulse?+
Kaldr Tech is the only 100% free alternative to FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse alternative?+
Yes. Kaldr covers every core workflow that FieldPulse charges $99 - $299+/month 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 FieldPulse either does not include or charges extra for.
How does Kaldr Tech compare to FieldPulse for growing trades businesses?+
For growing trades businesses, Kaldr delivers the same day-to-day workflows as FieldPulse — recurring jobs, route optimization, dispatch, invoicing, and automated customer reminders — with unlimited users and zero monthly fees. FieldPulse charges $99 - $299+/month, while Kaldr is $0/month with a simple 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction.
Can I migrate from FieldPulse to Kaldr Tech?+
Yes. Kaldr's onboarding team imports your customers, jobs, invoices, and service history from FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse term expires.
Why is Kaldr Tech free when FieldPulse 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. FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse alternative for small contractors?+
Kaldr Tech is the best FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse 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 FieldPulse
Every feature included. Unlimited users. No contracts. No setup fees. You only pay 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, and only when you get paid.