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Answers to common trade software questions

Short, direct answers to the questions HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other home-service owners ask most about software. Every price comes from the vendor's own pricing page, with the date we checked it.

• Is there a free alternative to Jobber?
  Yes. Krib, MakeHay and Crew Link say on their own sites that their core software is free with no paid tier, and FieldVibe is free for one user (quotes and invoices need its $20/mon...
• Housecall Pro or Jobber: which is better for a small HVAC business?
  On published prices, Jobber is cheaper for a 1-person HVAC shop ($29/month billed annually for Core vs $59/month for Housecall Pro Basic). For a team of up to 5, Housecall Pro Esse...
• What is the cheapest answering service for plumbers?
  For AI answering, the lowest published starting prices we track are Upfirst at $24.95/month (30 calls) and Dialzara at $29/month (60 minutes), and Smith.ai has a free AI plan for 2...
• Which AI receptionists are built for contractors, and what do they cost?
  Several AI receptionists are built specifically for home-service contractors. Among those that publish a price, ServiceAgent has a free Launch plan with usage credits, Wakeman star...
• What are the best ServiceTitan alternatives for a small shop?
  ServiceTitan does not publish a price and quotes per technician, so small shops often compare it with tools that list their prices. Jobber starts at $29/month (1 user, billed annua...
• What is the cheapest field service software for a 1 to 3 person crew?
  Several tools are free for a small crew: Krib, MakeHay and Crew Link say they have no paid tier, and Easycrew (in beta) is free for up to 3 team members, though it does not list qu...
• What is the best good-better-best proposal app for HVAC replacement sales?
  There is no single best app; it depends on how many reps you have and what software you already use. Among dedicated HVAC proposal tools that publish prices, OnCall Air starts at $...