Legacy vs Modern

FieldEdge vs Plenum: The Operating System Update

FieldEdge was built for the desktop era. Plenum is built for modern businesses ready to grow to insane heights.

FieldEdge Strengths

  • Deep QuickBooks integration (same parent company)
  • Strong service agreement management
  • Established support and training
  • Good for large commercial operations

Plenum Strengths

  • Native Mobile-First Architecture
  • AI-Driven Route Clustering
  • Automated Revenue Operations
  • Visual Proposal Builder
  • Unlimited Team Scalability

Detailed Comparison

Philosophy
FieldEdge:
Digitized Paperwork
Plenum:
Tech-Enabled Scale

FieldEdge digitizes old workflows. Plenum provides a modern operating system built for rapid growth.

Mobile Experience
FieldEdge:
Mobile add-on
Plenum:
Mobile-first Native

Your techs live on their phones. Plenum gives them a supercomputer in their pocket, offline or online.

Implementation
FieldEdge:
4-8 weeks typical
Plenum:
Rapid Onboarding

Legacy systems require extensive setup. Plenum's modern architecture gets you running in days.

Integrations
FieldEdge:
Closed Ecosystem
Plenum:
Open API & Webhooks

FieldEdge limits your data. Plenum connects with everything via modern APIs.

Route Optimization
FieldEdge:
Manual scheduling
Plenum:
AI-Driven Clustering

FieldEdge relies on human effort. Plenum's AI clusters jobs to maximize revenue per mile.

Revenue Operations
FieldEdge:
Manual Processing
Plenum:
Automated Engines

From automatic rebate filing to dynamic pricing bundles, Plenum automates revenue generation.

Data Intelligence
FieldEdge:
Basic Reporting
Plenum:
Real-time Analytics

Make decisions based on live data, not last month's reports.

Estimate Options
FieldEdge:
Single quote
Plenum:
Visual Proposal Builder

Present beautiful, multi-option proposals that close higher tickets automatically.

Contract Management
FieldEdge:
Strong
Plenum:
Automated Renewals

Both handle memberships well, but Plenum automates the renewal and billing flows.

Pricing Model
FieldEdge:
Per-user licensing
Plenum:
Usage-based Platform

FieldEdge taxes your headcount growth. Plenum charges based on usage, enabling unlimited team scale.

Migration from FieldEdge

We've helped shops migrate decades of FieldEdge data. Your history, contracts, and customer relationships come with you.

  • Full data export and transformation
  • 3-day implementation (not 8 weeks)
  • Mobile training for field techs

ROI Calculator

Compare Plenum vs. your current legacy stack.

5
$1.0M
Recovered Billable Hours+1625 hrs/yr
Vehicle Savings$1,000/mo
Rebate Upsell Lift12%
Estimated Annual Upside
$375,750
vs. running Housecall Pro or ServiceTitan

Common Questions

We've used FieldEdge for 10 years. Is it worth switching?

If you're happy with status quo, maybe not. But if you're building a modern, high-growth business and feel limited by legacy software, Plenum is the operating system designed to scale with you.

What about our QuickBooks integration?

Plenum syncs with QuickBooks Desktop and Online. We handle the heavy lifting of operations while keeping your accounting clean.

How does migration work with 10 years of data?

We specialize in complex migrations. We'll bring over your customer history, equipment records, and service agreements so you don't miss a beat.

Is FieldEdge better for large commercial operations?

FieldEdge has legacy features for traditional commercial. Plenum is built for modern commercial and residential businesses that value speed, data, and customer experience.

What happens to our service agreements?

All maintenance contracts transfer. We'll help you automate the renewals to turn that liability into an asset.

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