Housecall Pro vs FieldEdge
A head-to-head comparison for 2026 — plus the free alternative both platforms fail to match.
The Short Answer
Housecall Pro wins on simplicity and entry price. FieldEdge wins on service agreement depth and industry-specific tooling. Both charge monthly. Kaldr Tech is the $0/month third option that includes both platforms' core workflows.
Housecall Pro
$65/mo
Small HVAC and plumbing crews prioritizing ease of use.
FieldEdge
$100+/mo
Mid-size HVAC and plumbing shops with strong service agreement needs.
Kaldr Tech
$0/month
Every feature free. Unlimited users. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, no contracts.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Housecall Pro | FieldEdge | Kaldr Tech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $65/month | $100+/month | $0/month |
| Per-user pricing | Yes | Yes | No — unlimited users |
| Annual contract | Month-to-month | Annual typical | No — month to month |
| Setup fee | $0 | Setup fee | $0 |
| Scheduling & dispatch | Included | Included | Free, included |
| Invoicing & payments | Included | Integration | Free. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Virtual receptionist (24/7) | Not included | Not included | Free, included |
| Customer financing | Wisetack add-on | Not included | Free, built-in |
| Fleet/GPS tracking | Integration | Add-on | Free, included |
| Website builder | Not included | Not included | Free, included |
| Reporting & analytics | Included | Included | Free, included |
| Mobile app | iOS/Android | iOS/Android | Free on iOS, Android, web |
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Housecall Pro
Pros
- +Lowest entry price among name-brand options
- +Clean, modern UX
- +Month-to-month billing
Cons
- −Features gated behind higher tiers
- −Per-user cost stacks
- −No virtual receptionist
FieldEdge
Pros
- +Strong service agreement library
- +HVAC and plumbing workflow depth
- +Pre-loaded OEM price books
Cons
- −Higher entry price
- −Annual contract common
- −Dated interface
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for HVAC, Housecall Pro or FieldEdge?
Small HVAC shops prefer Housecall Pro for ease of use. Mid-size shops with heavy service agreement business prefer FieldEdge. Kaldr Tech is free and handles both.
Which is cheaper, Housecall Pro or FieldEdge?
Housecall Pro at entry ($65 vs $100+/month). Both are per-user monthly. Kaldr Tech is $0/month.
Do either lock you into a contract?
Housecall Pro is month-to-month. FieldEdge often requires an annual contract. Kaldr Tech has no contracts of any kind.
Can Kaldr Tech handle maintenance agreements?
Yes. Recurring service agreements, auto-renewal, and membership billing are all included free.
What do I do about call answering?
Neither Housecall Pro nor FieldEdge includes call answering. Kaldr Tech includes a 24/7 virtual receptionist that answers calls, books jobs, and runs after-hours coverage.
Skip the paid-vs-paid debate. Go free.
Kaldr Tech gives you everything Housecall Pro and FieldEdge charge for — dispatch, invoicing, payments, fleet, virtual receptionist — at $0/month. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, no contracts, unlimited users.