Alternative Guide

Looking for a Housecall Pro Alternative?

Housecall Pro works for small shops, but growing teams need more. Compare alternatives based on your scale, budget, and what features you actually need.

Why HVAC Businesses Look for Alternatives

Per-User Costs Add Up

Housecall Pro charges per user. A growing team quickly hits hundreds per month as you add dispatchers and techs.

Basic Routing Only

No geographic clustering or optimization. Techs drive more, complete fewer jobs, burn more fuel.

Limited Equipment Tracking

Housecall Pro tracks contacts, not equipment. No AHRI integration, no rebate automation, no property-centric history.

Outgrowing the Platform

What works at 5 techs does not scale to 20. Many shops hit a ceiling and need more powerful tools.

Top Housecall Pro Alternatives

Plenum

Recommended

Modern HVAC Operating System

Pricing:$999/mo + usage
Model:Core + usage-based
Best for:

Growth-focused HVAC shops (5-50 techs)

Strengths
  • Core platform includes 5 techs
  • AHRI integration with rebate automation
  • Geographic route clustering
  • Property-centric equipment tracking
  • True offline mobile app
Limitations
  • Newer platform
  • HVAC/mechanical focused only

Jobber

General Home Services Platform

Pricing:$49-129/month
Model:Per user
Best for:

Multi-trade businesses or simple operations

Strengths
  • Easy to learn
  • Good for general contractors
  • Affordable entry point
  • Strong quote tools
Limitations
  • Not HVAC-specific
  • Basic equipment management
  • Per-user pricing adds up

ServiceTitan

Enterprise HVAC Platform

Pricing:$300+/user/month
Model:Per user + add-ons
Best for:

Large operations (50+ techs) with dedicated admin

Strengths
  • Comprehensive enterprise features
  • Advanced reporting
  • Large integration ecosystem
  • Strong marketing tools
Limitations
  • Expensive per-user pricing
  • Long implementation
  • Requires dedicated admin
  • Multi-year contracts

FieldEdge

Established Legacy Platform

Pricing:Quote-based
Model:Contact for pricing
Best for:

Shops comfortable with legacy software

Strengths
  • Long track record
  • QuickBooks integration
  • Service agreement management
  • Inventory tools
Limitations
  • Older architecture
  • Less mobile-focused
  • Steeper learning curve

ServiceFusion

Mid-Market All-in-One

Pricing:Quote-based
Model:Contact for pricing
Best for:

Mid-size shops wanting bundled features

Strengths
  • GPS tracking
  • Customer portal
  • Good reporting
  • VoIP integration
Limitations
  • Generic (not HVAC-specific)
  • Opaque pricing
  • Mixed mobile reviews

Quick Decision Guide

1-5 Techs

Stay with Housecall Pro or try Jobber. Both work well for small operations.

Budget: $50-200/month

5-50 Techs

Plenum shines here. HVAC features add value, transparent pricing.

Budget: $999/mo core + usage

50+ Techs

ServiceTitan or Plenum depending on how much enterprise complexity you want.

Budget: $999-15,000+/month

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