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WorkSkedge vs FieldEdge
FieldEdge is quote-only per-user pricing built primarily for HVAC and plumbing. WorkSkedge is a flat-rate operations platform for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and commercial trades — with published pricing, same-day setup, and a full REST API on every plan.
The Real Cost Comparison
FieldEdge doesn't publish prices — you have to book a sales call. Public user reports put it at roughly $100-$200 per user per month plus a setup fee. WorkSkedge publishes every price on the site.
FieldEdge
Per-User Pricing (quote-only)
- Reported starting around $100/user/month
- Typical field range: $100-$200/user/month
- Office vs field user tiers priced separately
- Pricing not published — must talk to sales
Setup & Contract
- One-time onboarding/setup fee reported
- Annual contract typical
- Training and data migration billed separately
Add-ons
- Payments / merchant services extra
- Advanced reporting reported as higher tier
- Integrations limited outside QuickBooks
30 users at ~$125/user = ~$3,750/month + setup fee. Locked into an annual term.
WorkSkedge
Flat-Rate Bundles + Overages
- Operate (20 users): $399/month
- 30 users: $399 + 10 × $14 = $539/month
- 50 users: $399 + 30 × $14 = $819/month
- 100 users: $399 + 80 × $14 = $1,519/month
Implementation
- Setup: $0
- Same-day onboarding
- No contract required
- 30-day free demo with sample data
Included on Every Plan
- Full REST API access
- 50+ webhook event types
- Open CSV export on every page
- QuickBooks, Xero & custom ERP integrations
30 users on Operate = $539/month. No setup fee. No contract. All prices public.
Cost at Scale
FieldEdge's per-user pricing scales linearly. WorkSkedge caps the base and adds only a small overage per extra user.
| Team Size | FieldEdge (est.) | WorkSkedge (Operate) | Est. Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 users | ~$2,000-$3,500/mo | $399/mo | $19,000-$37,000 |
| 30 users | ~$3,000-$5,500/mo | $539/mo | $29,500-$59,500 |
| 50 users | ~$5,000-$9,500/mo | $819/mo | $50,000-$104,000 |
| 100 users | ~$10,000-$18,000/mo | $1,519/mo | $101,700-$197,700 |
FieldEdge estimates based on publicly reported per-user pricing ranges. Does not include one-time setup fees.
Feature Comparison
FieldEdge is built primarily for HVAC and plumbing service. WorkSkedge covers residential service and commercial project work in one platform.
| Capability | FieldEdge | WorkSkedge |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-Drop Dispatch Board | Yes | Yes |
| Crew-Based Conflict Detection | Limited (single-tech focus) | Yes — multi-crew, multi-project |
| Multi-Phase Project Management | No — service-call centric | Unlimited work orders per project |
| Real-Time Job Costing | Basic | Live labor + material costs (Operate) |
| Price Books | Yes | Yes (Operate) |
| Purchase Orders | Limited | Yes (Operate) |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes (Operate) |
| Mobile Field App | Native (iOS/Android) | PWA — offline, no download, no store approval |
| Trades Covered | HVAC, plumbing, electrical (service) | HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, commercial, restoration |
| Full REST API Access | Limited | Included on all plans |
| Webhook Integrations | Limited | 50+ event types included |
| Published Pricing | No — sales call required | All prices on website |
| Setup Time | 2-6 weeks | Same day |
| Contract Required | Annual typical | Month-to-month |
Where FieldEdge Falls Short
Based on verified user reports from G2, Capterra, and industry reviews.
No Published Pricing
FieldEdge requires a sales call to get a quote. WorkSkedge publishes every tier openly — Small, Growing, Mid-Size, and per-user overages.
Service-Call Centric
FieldEdge is optimized for one-visit residential service. Multi-phase commercial projects, subcontractor coordination, and long-running work orders are limited.
Per-User Pricing at Scale
Linear per-user pricing gets expensive fast. A 50-person team can pay 5-10x more per month than the equivalent WorkSkedge bundle.
Limited Integrations Outside QuickBooks
FieldEdge is tightly coupled to QuickBooks. WorkSkedge integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, Dynamics 365, and any ERP via REST API and Zapier.
Annual Contract Lock-In
Standard FieldEdge contracts are annual. WorkSkedge is month-to-month with zero cancellation fees.
When FieldEdge Makes Sense
Honest comparison — here's where FieldEdge may still be the better fit.
- Small residential-only HVAC or plumbing shops (under 20 techs) that already run entirely on QuickBooks
- Teams that want a native iOS/Android app and are willing to accept per-user pricing
- Businesses that don't need multi-phase project management, purchase orders, or a full API
If your team is 20-150 people, mixes service and project work, or wants transparent flat-rate pricing with a full API — WorkSkedge is purpose-built for exactly this.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FieldEdge cost?+
FieldEdge doesn't publish pricing. Public reports put it at roughly $100-$200 per user per month plus a one-time setup fee, on an annual contract. WorkSkedge publishes every price — Operate starts at $399/month for 20 users, then $14 per extra user.
Is WorkSkedge a good FieldEdge alternative for HVAC and plumbing?+
Yes. WorkSkedge covers HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service the same way FieldEdge does — dispatch, price books, invoicing, mobile field access — and also handles multi-phase commercial projects, mechanical, and restoration work in the same platform.
Can I migrate from FieldEdge to WorkSkedge?+
Yes. WorkSkedge supports CSV import for customers, equipment, price books, and job history, and our REST API can pull directly from FieldEdge exports. Most 20-50 person teams are live in a day.
Does WorkSkedge integrate with QuickBooks like FieldEdge does?+
Yes — bi-directional QuickBooks Online sync with echo-storm prevention. Xero, Dynamics 365, and custom ERPs are also supported via REST API and Zapier.
Is there a free trial for WorkSkedge?+
Yes — a 30-day demo environment with sample data, no credit card required, followed by an optional 14-day paid trial on your own data.
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