The free FieldPulse alternative built for San Jose contractors.
San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley, with median home prices among the highest in the country and a homeowner base that expects fast, digital-first service. The housing stock is dominated by postwar Eichlers, ranches, and Mediterranean-style homes across Willow Glen, Almaden, and Cambrian Park. California's aggressive electrification push, Title 24 compliance, and PG&E's incentives for heat pumps and induction make every major HVAC and water heater job a compliance conversation as much as a mechanical one. 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 Jose.
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 Jose 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 Jose.
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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