FieldPulse vs Successware
FieldPulse scores 7.5/10 vs 6.9/10. Best for: HVAC and plumbing shops with 3-15 techs that want pricebooks, GPS tracking, and inventory without paying ServiceTitan prices.
FieldPulse scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 6.9/10. Buy FieldPulse if you have 3-15 techs and want pricebooks, inventory, and GPS without ServiceTitan pricing. It packs a lot into one platform. Skip if you value a clean, simple interface, because the feature density makes the UI feel crowded compared to Jobber or Housecall Pro.
FieldPulse 
Successware Rank
#9 of 35
Rank
#25 of 35
Features
14/17
Features
12/17
Starting at
$89/mo
Starting at
$190/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (620)
User reviews
4/5 (107)
What they cost
| FieldPulse | Successware | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $89 /mo | $190 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, FieldPulse looks cheaper at $89/month vs $190/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where FieldPulse wins
- Pricebooks, customer portal, GPS tracking, and inventory in one platform. You get 80% of ServiceTitan features at maybe half the price
- Support team picks up the phone and actually fixes things. Multiple owners report same-day resolution for billing and scheduling bugs
- Mobile app handles GPS-tagged time entries and photo uploads well. Field techs can clock in, attach job photos, and log parts from the truck
- Flat monthly pricing instead of per-tech billing makes it cheaper than ServiceTitan once you hit 5+ techs
Where Successware wins
- Built-in accounting means no QuickBooks sync headaches
- Flat-rate pricebook builder with Good/Better/Best presentation for upselling at the door
- Service agreement tracking and automatic renewal scheduling
- 25+ years in the trades, so the workflows match how HVAC and plumbing shops actually run
Where FieldPulse falls short
- No public pricing. You have to sit through a sales demo to get a quote, which wastes time if you are just comparing options
- Interface is cluttered with nested menus. New users often click the wrong module because labels look similar
- GPS fleet tracking costs extra: roughly $30/vehicle/month through Azuga on top of your base subscription
- Multi-location management locked behind the Enterprise tier, so single-location shops pay for features they cannot access
Where Successware falls short
- Interface looks dated compared to Housecall Pro or Jobber
- Learning curve is steep because the software does so much
- No online booking widget, every job starts with a phone call
- Pricing is not transparent, you have to call sales for a quote
Who is each product built for?
FieldPulse
Target: 2-15 technicians
Buy FieldPulse if you have 3-15 techs and want pricebooks, inventory, and GPS without ServiceTitan pricing. It packs a lot into one platform. Skip if you value a clean, simple interface, because the feature density makes the UI feel crowded compared to Jobber or Housecall Pro.
Successware
Target: 5-100 technicians
Buy Successware if you run a 10-50 tech HVAC or plumbing shop and want to ditch QuickBooks entirely. The built-in accounting alone saves hours per week in reconciliation. Skip if you are a small crew that just needs scheduling and invoicing, because Successware is more software than you need.
Feature comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Successware |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatching | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Dispatching | ||
| GPS tracking | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Estimates | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| QuickBooks integration | ||
| Operations | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Maintenance agreements | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Growth | ||
| Marketing tools | ||
| Review management | ||
| AI features | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
FieldPulse scores 7.5/10 vs Successware's 6.9/10 in our ranking. FieldPulse is the better pick for 2-15 technicians. Successware is better if you need hvac and plumbing shops with 5-100 techs that want dispatching, flat-rate pricing, and full accounting in one system without quickbooks.
FieldPulse starts at $89/month. Successware starts at $190/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
FieldPulse: No free trial. Successware: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
FieldPulse covers 14 of 17 features we track. Successware covers 12 of 17. FieldPulse has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, FieldPulse has a mobile app. Successware does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most field service management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick FieldPulse if...
HVAC and plumbing shops with 3-15 techs that want pricebooks, GPS tracking, and inventory without paying ServiceTitan prices
Pick Successware if...
HVAC and plumbing shops with 5-100 techs that want dispatching, flat-rate pricing, and full accounting in one system without QuickBooks