FieldPulse vs Housecall Pro
A head-to-head comparison for 2026 — plus the free alternative both platforms fail to match.
The Short Answer
FieldPulse competes by packing more features into the base tier. Housecall Pro competes on polish and lower entry price. Clockwork competes on cost — free — while including the core features of both.
FieldPulse
$79/mo
Growing trades teams wanting inventory and fleet on base plan.
Housecall Pro
$65/mo
Small HVAC and plumbing crews wanting polished UX.
Clockwork
$0/month
Every feature free. Unlimited users. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, no contracts.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Housecall Pro | Clockwork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/month | $65/month | $0/month |
| Per-user pricing | Yes | Yes | No — unlimited users |
| Annual contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month | No — month to month |
| Setup fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scheduling & dispatch | Included | Included | Free, included |
| Invoicing & payments | Included | Included | Free. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Virtual receptionist (24/7) | Not included | Not included | Free, included |
| Customer financing | Not included | Wisetack add-on | Free, built-in |
| Fleet/GPS tracking | Included | Integration | 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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FieldPulse
Pros
- +Fleet tracking on base plan
- +Inventory and parts included
- +Month-to-month billing
Cons
- −Slightly higher entry price
- −Smaller user community
- −No virtual receptionist
Housecall Pro
Pros
- +Lowest entry price among polished platforms
- +Clean UX
- +Strong customer booking flow
Cons
- −Fleet and inventory require add-ons
- −Per-user pricing stacks
- −No receptionist
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, FieldPulse or Housecall Pro?
Housecall Pro at entry ($65 vs $79 per month). Clockwork is free.
Which has better included features?
FieldPulse includes fleet and inventory on the base plan. Clockwork includes both plus a virtual receptionist — free.
Do either have call answering?
No. Clockwork includes a 24/7 receptionist free.
Month-to-month billing?
Yes on both. Clockwork is also month-to-month (actually, no contract at all).
Is there a completely free alternative?
Yes — Clockwork. $0/month, 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, no per-user fees.
Skip the paid-vs-paid debate. Go free.
Clockwork gives you everything FieldPulse and Housecall Pro charge for — dispatch, invoicing, payments, fleet, virtual receptionist — at $0/month. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, no contracts, unlimited users.