Free FieldEdge Alternative for HVAC and Electrical Pros
FieldEdge starts around $100/month per user and climbs fast once you add QuickBooks sync, price books, and dispatch. Clockwork gives trades pros all of it for free.
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FieldEdge charges $100 - $300+/month per user. Quote-based pricing. Required implementation fee. Per-user billing gets expensive once your crew grows past two techs.
FieldEdge
$100 - $300+/month per user
per month
- ✗ Monthly fees eat into your margins
- ✗ Per-user pricing punishes growth
- ✗ Key features locked behind tiers
- ✗ Annual contracts lock you in
Clockwork
$0/month
3.5% + 30¢ per transaction
- ✓ Zero monthly fees, ever
- ✓ Unlimited users at no extra cost
- ✓ Every feature included from day one
- ✓ No contracts, cancel anytime
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Clockwork vs FieldEdge. No asterisks, no fine print.
| Feature | Clockwork | 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 |
Why Contractors Are Leaving FieldEdge
These are the complaints we hear from contractors who switched to Clockwork.
FieldEdge refuses to post pricing publicly , you have to sit through a sales call just to find out what it costs.
Per-user billing punishes you every time you hire a new HVAC tech or helper.
Fleet tracking is an add-on, not included, even though it is table stakes for a service truck operation.
Implementation fees and annual contracts lock you in before you know if the software fits.
Missed after-hours calls during peak HVAC season are gone forever , no virtual receptionist to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clockwork a real FieldEdge replacement for HVAC contractors?+
Yes. Clockwork handles dispatch, service agreements, invoicing, QuickBooks sync, price books, and payments , the core workflows HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors rely on FieldEdge for.
How much does FieldEdge really cost?+
FieldEdge does not publish pricing, but most contractors report $100+/month per user plus implementation fees. A 5-tech shop typically pays $500-$1,500/month. Clockwork is $0/month with 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction.
Does Clockwork sync with QuickBooks like FieldEdge?+
Yes. Clockwork has a built-in QuickBooks sync so your invoices, payments, and customers flow straight into your accounting without double entry.
Will I lose my customer history if I switch?+
No. Our onboarding team imports your customers, equipment records, and service history from FieldEdge during setup. Most shops are fully migrated in under a day.
Ready to Stop Paying $100 - $300+/month per user?
Switch to Clockwork in under 30 minutes. Free forever. No contracts. No setup fees. Every feature included.