Head-to-head
FieldEdge vs Workiz
FieldEdge and Workiz both earn a 4.0/5 in our reviews, but they're built for different buyers. FieldEdge is an established, QuickBooks-centric platform for residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops that want a full flat-rate pricebook and mature dispatching, sold by custom quote. Workiz is a budget-friendly, communication-first tool — and the only one we cover with a permanently free Lite plan.
The split is depth versus accessibility and payments. FieldEdge brings a full flat-rate pricebook, service agreements and an especially deep two-way QuickBooks sync, but no native Stripe or Zapier and no self-serve trial. Workiz keeps pricebook and memberships limited, but adds native Stripe and Zapier, standout call and SMS tools, and a free way to start (paid plans begin around $225/mo). Below they're side by side, with pricing and features from our database.
Quick answer
FieldEdge and Workiz are tied in our reviews at 4.0/5, but they suit very different shops. FieldEdge is custom-quoted and built for established residential contractors, with a full flat-rate pricebook, service agreements and an especially deep two-way QuickBooks integration (no Stripe or Zapier, no self-serve trial). Workiz is the only tool we cover with a permanently free Lite plan, adds native Stripe and Zapier, and stands out for built-in phone and SMS, though its pricebook and memberships are limited. Choose FieldEdge for QuickBooks-deep book pricing and memberships; choose Workiz to start free and run a communication-heavy shop.
Full pricing, features and our verdicts are below.
At a glance
FieldEdge vs Workiz at a glance
FieldEdge
4.0Best for: Established residential HVAC and plumbing shops that run on QuickBooks and want mature, reliable dispatching.
Workiz
4.0Best for: Small field-service shops that want strong phone and SMS handling and on-site card payments, with a free way to get started.
Features
Feature comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & dispatch | Yes | Yes |
| Customer SMS / comms | Yes | Yes |
| Technician mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Estimating & quoting | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing & payments | Yes | Yes |
| Flat-rate pricebook | Yes | Limited |
| Service agreements / memberships | Yes | Limited |
Feature data last checked Jun 13, 2026.
Integrations
Integrations compared
| Integration | FieldEdge | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks | Native | Native |
| Stripe | — | Native |
| Zapier | — | Native |
Our take
Which should you choose?
Choose FieldEdge if…
- You need a full flat-rate pricebook and service-agreement memberships, not the limited versions.
- QuickBooks is the heart of your back office — FieldEdge's deep two-way sync is a standout.
- You're an established shop and a custom quote (with no self-serve trial) is acceptable for that depth.
Choose Workiz if…
- You want to start free — Workiz is the only tool here with a permanently free Lite plan (2 users, 20 jobs).
- Customer calls and SMS are central; Workiz's phone and texting tools are a standout, plus native Stripe and Zapier.
- A deep flat-rate pricebook and memberships aren't central to how you work.
FAQ
FieldEdge vs Workiz — questions
Is FieldEdge or Workiz cheaper?
Workiz is cheaper to start — it's the only tool we cover with a permanently free Lite plan ($0, 2 users, 20 jobs), with paid plans around $225/mo. FieldEdge is custom-quoted with no public price (reported roughly $100-$125 per user/mo). You'll need a quote from FieldEdge to compare.
Which has the better flat-rate pricebook and memberships?
FieldEdge. It offers a full flat-rate pricebook and full service-agreement support, while Workiz keeps both limited. If standardized book pricing or memberships matter, that's a clear point for FieldEdge.
Which integrates better with QuickBooks, and what about Stripe and Zapier?
Both offer native QuickBooks, but FieldEdge is known for an especially deep two-way QuickBooks sync. For payments and automation it flips: Workiz has native Stripe and Zapier, while FieldEdge has neither in our data.
Does either offer a free plan or trial?
Workiz offers both a free trial and a permanently free Lite plan. FieldEdge offers neither — it's sold via a demo and sales process.
Which is the better fit overall?
They tie at 4.0/5 because they win on different things: FieldEdge on pricebook depth and QuickBooks, Workiz on price, payments and communication. Match it to what your shop needs most — see each tool's review for the full verdict.