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Field service software, compared. Honestly.
How Tandem stacks up against Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, Jobber, Workiz, FieldEdge and Service Fusion on what it costs, what's in the plan and how hard it is to leave. We show where they're the better pick, too.
- Prices you can seeEvery plan and every extra person priced on the website. Half the field is quote-only.
- AI in the planAn AI receptionist that answers and books, estimates by voice, and answers about your numbers. Most others sell AI as an add-on.
- No contract, no setup feeMonthly or yearly, cancel any time, and a 14-day trial with no card.
Side by side.
The questions owners ask first: what it costs a five-person shop, whether you're locked in, and what the AI does.
| Tandem | Housecall Pro | ServiceTitan | Jobber | Workiz | FieldEdge | Service Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people, monthly | $149/mo on Crew | $189/mo on Essentials | Quote only · reported about $1,225–$1,990 a month for 5 techs | $299/mo on Grow, 5 users | Quote only · last listed about $275 a month for 5 users (Standard) | Quote only · Elite includes 6 mobile licenses | $382/mo on Plus, unlimited users |
| Prices on the website | Yes | Yes | Quote only | Yes | Quote only | Quote only | Yes |
| Contract | None | None | Annual, typically | None (1-year discount) | Not published | Annual | None |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card | Demo only | 14 days, no card | 7 days, no card | Demo only | Demo only |
| Setup fee | None | None listed | Reported $5k–$15k | None listed | Not published | Reported $500–$2k | Not published |
| AI that answers your calls | On Level · minutes included | Paid add-on | In core subscription | $29/mo add-on | Sold separately | None announced | Not listed |
| Open API | On Level | Max plan | Developer program | App marketplace | Ultimate plan | None, by reports | Pro plan |
Lowest plan for five people that includes scheduling, estimates, invoicing and a tech app, billed monthly. Each comparison page has the details and sources.
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Tandem vs Housecall Pro
The closest match feature for feature. Tandem puts the AI receptionist, lead pipeline and website in the plan instead of selling them as add-ons.
Read the comparisonTandem vs ServiceTitan
Built for big shops, priced by the quote, usually on an annual contract. Tandem gives a small or growing shop the essentials at a published price, with no setup fee.
Read the comparisonTandem vs Jobber
Easy to use and great for quoting. Tandem matches the quote-to-paid flow and adds trade tools like flat-rate price books, memberships and auto-scheduling, for less as you grow.
Read the comparisonTandem vs Workiz
Strong on phones and call-heavy trades, but now quote-only, with AI answering sold separately. Tandem lists its prices and includes the AI receptionist on Level.
Read the comparisonTandem vs FieldEdge
A long-time HVAC and plumbing choice with deep QuickBooks Desktop ties, sold on annual memberships. Tandem is modern, month to month and AI-first.
Read the comparisonTandem vs Service Fusion
Flat prices with unlimited users, but e-signature, the customer portal and the API are on its top plan. Tandem puts those in every plan or Level, for less.
Read the comparisonChoosing field service software: questions
What's the best Housecall Pro alternative?
For a small or growing home-service business that wants the same day-to-day tools with the AI receptionist, pipeline and website included, Tandem is built to be that alternative. If you need consumer financing or vehicle trackers today, Housecall Pro has them.
What's a cheaper alternative to ServiceTitan?
Tandem gives shops of 1 to about 15 people dispatch, estimates, payments, memberships and an AI receptionist at a published price, with no contract and no setup fee. ServiceTitan is quote-only and reported at $245 to $398 per technician a month.
How do I choose field service software?
Price it for your team size, not the headline price; check which features are add-ons; ask whether there's a contract or setup fee; and run a week of real jobs through a free trial with your own techs before you decide.
Sources and fine print
Competitors' prices and features are from their own public pages and published reviews as we found them on October 9, 2026. Prices change and many vendors quote by the deal, so check with them before you decide; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Tandem's prices are the ones on our pricing page today, in US dollars, before tax.
- Housecall Pro: Housecall Pro pricing
- ServiceTitan: ServiceTitan pricing
- Jobber: Jobber pricing
- Workiz: Workiz pricing
- FieldEdge: FieldEdge pricing
- Service Fusion: Service Fusion pricing
Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, Jobber and the other names here are trademarks of their owners. Tandem isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
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