The free FieldPulse alternative built for San Diego contractors.
San Diego County stretches from the ocean to the desert, and the service mix shifts with the zip code. Coastal homes fight salt corrosion on everything metal, while inland East County needs serious AC capacity during heat waves. Strict California energy codes and Title 24 compliance touch almost every upgrade. FieldPulse charges $99 - $299+/month for the privilege of running your business. Clockwork costs $0/month — pay only when you collect a payment.
The real cost of FieldPulse in San Diego.
The $99/month base plan is missing inventory management, advanced automations, and real reporting.
Every time you add a user, the bill climbs , scaling your team shouldn't mean scaling your software cost.
Customer financing requires a third-party integration, not a single click inside the app.
Fleet tracking only shows up on the higher tiers , you pay more just to see your own trucks.
No virtual receptionist means FieldPulse users still lose the 30-40% of calls that come in after hours.
Base plans start at $99/month but core features like inventory, timesheets, and advanced workflows live on higher tiers.
3.5% + 30¢ when you collect a payment. No monthly fee, no contract, no setup fee.
What San Diego crews actually get.
| Feature | Clockwork | 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 |
Switching from FieldPulse in San Diego.
Is Clockwork a real replacement for FieldPulse?+
Yes. Clockwork covers every core FieldPulse workflow , estimates, jobs, scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, QuickBooks sync, customer portal , and adds virtual receptionist, fleet tracking, and built-in financing free.
I am a growing contractor. Will Clockwork scale with me?+
Yes. Unlimited users, unlimited customers, unlimited jobs. Clockwork was built specifically for contractors scaling from 1 tech to 20+ without ever raising your bill.
What about inventory and purchase orders?+
Clockwork includes inventory tracking, parts management, and purchase orders in the free tier , features FieldPulse locks behind higher plans.
How long does the switch from FieldPulse take?+
Most contractors are fully live on Clockwork within a day. Our team imports customers, jobs, estimates, and invoices so you don't lose history.
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