A cheaper, simpler Housecall Pro alternative.
Housecall Pro is polished, but the useful features climb fast — Essentials at $189, MAX at $329. FieldOps runs the same core workflow from $29/mo, with seats at $8 each beyond Pro's included 8 — no ceiling. Here's the honest comparison.
FieldOps vs Housecall Pro, side by side
What you get, and what it costs — no cherry-picking.
| Feature | FieldOps | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & fees | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | $79/mo |
| Card processing rate | 2.9% + 30¢ (0% to us) | 2.59%+ |
| Use your own Stripe account | ||
| No signup / setup fee | ||
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days |
| Features | ||
| Customer portal (client hub) | ||
| Dispatch calendar | ||
| Profit & revenue reports | MAX | |
| Customer notifications | Email · SMS soon | |
| Automated quote follow-ups | Email · SMS soon | |
| Automated appointment reminders | Email · SMS soon | |
| Automatic review requests | Email · SMS soon | |
| QuickBooks sync | Essentials+ | |
| GPS check-ins | Essentials+ | |
Housecall Pro pricing & rates verified 2026-07-08 from Housecall Pro's pricing page. Housecall Pro's 2.59% card rate is its lowest published tier; Amex, keyed and card-on-file payments run up to 3.49%.
Why crews leave Housecall Pro
- QuickBooks sync, GPS and time tracking start at the $189 Essentials tier.
- Advanced reporting and open API are MAX-only ($329/mo).
- Card rate is competitive at 2.59% for basic cards, but Amex/keyed jump to 3.49% — and you can't bring your own processor.
- Extra seats are $35/mo each, on top of an already-higher base.
Honest pricing, and 0% of your jobs.
Plans start at $29/mo, with features based on your plan, no signup fee, and a 14-day free trial with no card required. Card payments run through your own Stripe account. Stripe processing fees apply; FieldOps adds no platform fee.
- Plans from $29/mo
- 0% platform fee
- 14-day free trial
- No signup fee
FieldOps vs Housecall Pro FAQ
Is FieldOps cheaper than Housecall Pro?+
On subscription, yes — $29–$149/mo versus $79 Basic to $329 MAX. On card processing, be aware Housecall Pro's headline 2.59% is actually lower than Stripe's standard 2.9%, so if you process a very high card volume their per-swipe cost can be lower. For most crews the lower subscription wins.
Can I switch my data over from Housecall Pro?+
Yes — FieldOps imports customers and jobs from a Housecall Pro CSV export via the import wizard. Quotes and invoices start fresh.
Do I keep my own Stripe account?+
Yes. FieldOps runs card payments through your own Stripe account with 0% platform fee on top. Housecall Pro processes payments on its own account.
What does Housecall Pro do that FieldOps doesn't yet?+
Two-way SMS texting lands once carrier registration is done. FieldOps does not offer QuickBooks sync; GPS check-ins capture location at travel, arrival and completion taps. The automations are already shipped: FieldOps Pro includes automated quote follow-ups, appointment reminders, and automatic review requests (email today, SMS soon), plus a customer portal (client hub) on every plan. The core quote → schedule → invoice → get-paid workflow ships today.
Switch from Housecall Pro in an afternoon
Import your customers and jobs, run a real job through FieldOps, and see the difference. Free for 14 days, no card required.
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