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Build Your Own Software Comparison

11 platforms across FSM, roofing CRM, and construction PM categories. Side-by-side pricing, ideal fit, and best-for trade so you can shortlist quickly.

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By MyContractorTools Editorial Team · Reviewed 2026-05-14

Hands-on testing of every platform reviewed (free trial accounts)

Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute software quiz to get matched, or run the TCO calculator for real Year-1 totals.

FSM

PlatformStartingPricing ModelBest ForTrades
Jobber$29/moFlat tiers (up to 30 users on Grow)Solo to 15-person service contractorsHVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, Cleaning, GCTry → · Pricing
Housecall Pro$49/moPer-user tiersMarketing-driven service shopsHVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, CleaningTry → · Pricing
ServiceTitan$18K+/yrSales-quoted, modulesLarge HVAC/plumbing/electrical ($1.5M+)HVAC, Plumbing, ElectricalTry → · Pricing
FieldEdge~$100/user/moSales-quoted per-userMid-sized HVAC/plumbing with QB DesktopHVAC, Plumbing, ElectricalTry → · Pricing
FieldPulse$59/moFlat tier + per-userSmall shops wanting unlimited users at one priceHVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, GCTry →
Workiz$65/user/moPer-userPhone-volume service shops (locksmith, garage door, appliance)HVAC, Plumbing, Locksmith, ApplianceTry →

Roofing CRM

PlatformStartingPricing ModelBest ForTrades
JobNimbus$25/user/moPer-user tiersRetail roofing + sales-driven shopsRoofing, Siding, FencingTry →
AccuLynxSales-quoted ($200+/user/mo)Per-user, quotedInsurance restoration roofersRoofingTry →

GC / Construction PM

PlatformStartingPricing ModelBest ForTrades
Buildertrend$299/moFlat (unlimited users)Residential builders + remodelers (4-15 projects)GC, RemodelingTry →
Procore$15K+/yrSales-quoted on annual revenueCommercial GCs ($5M+ rev)Commercial GCTry →
Contractor Foreman$49/moFlat (unlimited users)Small remodelers + 1-3 project buildersGC, RemodelingTry →

Get the real total cost

Subscription is only part of the cost. Run the TCO calculator to see real Year-1 totals across 8 platforms — including processing fees, onboarding, and per-user overages.

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