Electrical · Invoicing
Best Electrical Invoicing Software
Data last checked Jun 13, 2026
For an electrical contractor, invoicing is cash flow. Whether it's a panel upgrade, an EV-charger install, or a same-day service call, the faster an electrician can turn a finished job into an invoice — and collect on the spot — the healthier the books. The right software also keeps estimates, flat-rate pricing and your accounting system in sync, so nothing slips between the van and the office.
Below we compare the field-service platforms with the strongest fit for electrical work that handle invoicing and payments. Tools are ranked by electrical fit, then by starting price (custom-quoted options last). Pricing, plans, features and integrations come from our database; editorial verdicts and ratings are written by our team.
Quick answer
For most electrical contractors, Housecall Pro is our top pick for invoicing and payments — our highest-rated tool (4.4/5), with a strong technician app plus native QuickBooks and Stripe so an electrician can invoice a panel upgrade and take a card on site, from $59 per user a month. Jobber is the cheapest paid entry at $39/mo; ServiceTitan and FieldEdge are custom-quoted for established shops that run on QuickBooks rather than Stripe; and Workiz is the only one with a permanently free plan.
The table below ranks every tool by Electrical fit; full pricing and our verdicts follow.
Quick take
Highest rated
Housecall Pro
4.4Free plan
Workiz
No-cost tier available
Lowest paid plan
Jobber
From $39
Highest Electrical fit
FieldEdge · ServiceTitan
5/5 trade fit
At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
Ranked by Electrical fit, then starting price. Scroll the table to see every column.
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| Tool | Electrical fit | Starting price | Free trial | Invoicing & payments | Estimating & quoting | Flat-rate pricebook | Service agreements / memberships | QuickBooks | Stripe | Rating | Visit website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1FieldEdgeFieldEdge (Xplor) | 5/5 | Custom | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 4.0 | Visit |
| #2ServiceTitanServiceTitan | 5/5 | Custom | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 4.3 | Visit |
| #3JobberJobber | 4/5 | From $39 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes | Yes | 4.2 | Visit |
| #4Housecall ProHousecall Pro | 4/5 | From $59 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.4 | Visit |
| #5WorkizWorkiz | 3/5 | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes | Yes | 4.0 | Visit |
In depth
Every tool, reviewed
Pricing, capabilities, integrations and our verdict for each platform. Verdicts and ratings are written by our team and appear as they are completed.
FieldEdge
Our verdict
FieldEdge is a long-standing field-service platform built specifically for residential HVAC and plumbing contractors, with one of the deepest QuickBooks integrations in the category alongside solid dispatching, flat-rate pricebook and service-agreement tools. It's a capable, established system rather than a flashy one: pricing is custom-quoted, the interface feels more traditional than the newer SMB tools, and there's no native Stripe or Zapier connection. For an established service business that lives in QuickBooks and wants a proven platform with real pricebook and membership depth, it's a strong fit; shops that want modern self-serve onboarding or built-in card payments may prefer Housecall Pro or Workiz.
Best for: Established residential HVAC and plumbing shops that run on QuickBooks and want mature, reliable dispatching.
Pricing
Custom quote- CustomQuote-based; ~$100-125/user/mo reported
Key invoicing capabilities
- Invoicing & paymentsYes
- Estimating & quotingYes
- Flat-rate pricebookYes
- Service agreements / membershipsYes
Integrations
- QuickBooks
- QuickBooksYes
- StripeNot listed
Pros
- Mature, proven dispatching and service management.
- Deep two-way QuickBooks integration — a major draw for shops that run their books there.
- Full flat-rate pricebook and service-agreement support.
Cons
- Custom, quote-based pricing (reported ~$100–125/user/mo) with no public price.
- No self-serve free trial — sold via demo and sales.
- Few native integrations beyond QuickBooks (no Stripe or Zapier in our data).
ServiceTitan
Our verdict
ServiceTitan is the most powerful platform in this comparison and the closest thing the trades have to an enterprise standard — deep flat-rate pricebook, robust dispatching, membership and service-agreement management, and reporting built for shops that run on their numbers. That power comes at a real cost: pricing is custom-quoted and sits well above the SMB tools here, onboarding is a project rather than an afternoon, and it connects to QuickBooks but not Stripe or Zapier. For a one-to-three-truck shop it's usually overkill; for a growing HVAC business that has outgrown lighter tools and wants one system to run everything, it's the benchmark.
Best for: Established multi-tech HVAC and plumbing contractors ready to invest in an all-in-one platform with enterprise dispatching, reporting and financing.
Pricing
Custom quote- CustomQuote-based; ~$245-398/tech/mo reported, ~$2-3k/mo min
Key invoicing capabilities
- Invoicing & paymentsYes
- Estimating & quotingYes
- Flat-rate pricebookYes
- Service agreements / membershipsYes
Integrations
- QuickBooks
- QuickBooksYes
- StripeNot listed
Pros
- Deepest feature set in the category — dispatching, reporting, marketing and financing.
- Built to scale across large teams, trades and locations.
- Strong flat-rate pricebook and membership / service-agreement tooling.
Cons
- Custom, quote-based pricing well above SMB tools (reported ~$245–398/tech/mo) with a bigger contract commitment.
- No self-serve free trial — evaluation is a sales process and demo.
- More platform (and onboarding) than a solo operator or small crew needs.
- Native QuickBooks, but no Stripe or Zapier in our data.
Jobber
Our verdict
Jobber is one of the most user-friendly field-service tools available, with clean scheduling, quoting and invoicing, a polished client experience, and native QuickBooks, Stripe and Zapier. It's built for breadth across home-service trades rather than HVAC depth: its flat-rate pricebook and service-agreement features are limited next to ServiceTitan, FieldEdge or Housecall Pro, so HVAC shops that rely on standardized book pricing or membership programs may outgrow it. For a small plumbing or general home-service business that wants to get organized and get paid fast without complexity, it's hard to beat on ease of use and value.
Best for: Small HVAC, plumbing and home-service teams that want straightforward scheduling, quoting and invoicing at the lowest entry price.
Pricing
From $39- Core$39 per month (1 user)
- Connect$119 per month (up to 5 users)
- Grow$199 per month
- Plus$599 per month (up to 15 users)
Key invoicing capabilities
- Invoicing & paymentsYes
- Estimating & quotingYes
- Flat-rate pricebookLimited
- Service agreements / membershipsLimited
Integrations
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Zapier
- QuickBooksYes
- StripeYes
Pros
- Lowest entry price here ($39/mo) and one of the fastest to set up.
- Clean, easy scheduling, quoting and invoicing for owner-operators and small crews.
- Native QuickBooks, Stripe and Zapier.
- Free trial to test before paying.
Cons
- Flat-rate pricebook and service agreements are limited — weaker for membership-heavy or strict book-pricing shops.
- Lighter on advanced dispatching and reporting than enterprise platforms.
- No permanently free plan.
Housecall Pro
Our verdict
Housecall Pro hits a sweet spot for residential service businesses: it's genuinely easy to set up, has one of the best technician mobile apps in the category, and still carries the depth that matters — flat-rate pricebook, service agreements, customer SMS, plus native QuickBooks and Stripe so techs can invoice and take card payments on site. Pricing starts reasonably but climbs at the higher tiers, and the most advanced features sit on the pricier plans. For a one-to-many-truck HVAC or home-service shop that wants a polished all-in-one without an enterprise project, it's one of the safest picks here.
Best for: Small-to-midsize residential home-service teams that want a polished, modern all-in-one platform with payments built in.
Pricing
From $59- Basic$59 per user / month
- Essentials$149 per user / month
- MAX$299 per user / month
Key invoicing capabilities
- Invoicing & paymentsYes
- Estimating & quotingYes
- Flat-rate pricebookYes
- Service agreements / membershipsYes
Integrations
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Zapier
- QuickBooksYes
- StripeYes
Pros
- Polished, modern interface with a strong technician mobile app.
- Built-in card payments plus native QuickBooks, Stripe and Zapier.
- Full feature set: flat-rate pricebook, memberships, estimating and customer SMS.
Cons
- Per-user pricing ($59–299/user/mo, plus about $35 per extra user) adds up as the team grows.
- No permanently free plan (free trial only).
- Focused on the US and Canada — confirm availability elsewhere.
Workiz
Our verdict
Workiz stands out for communication-heavy field-service businesses: its scheduling, dispatch, customer SMS and built-in phone tools are a real strength, and it's the only platform here with a permanently free Lite plan (capped at 2 users and 20 jobs) plus native Stripe and Zapier. Where it's lighter is depth: flat-rate pricebook and service-agreement features are limited versus the HVAC-focused tools, so shops that price from a standardized book or sell membership plans should look closely. For a small shop that wants to start free, communicate well with customers and take payments on site, Workiz is a practical, budget-friendly choice.
Best for: Small field-service shops that want strong phone and SMS handling and on-site card payments, with a free way to get started.
Pricing
Free plan- Lite$0 per month (2 users, 20 jobs cap)
- Kickstart$225 per month
- Standard$229 per month
- Pro$270 per month
Key invoicing capabilities
- Invoicing & paymentsYes
- Estimating & quotingYes
- Flat-rate pricebookLimited
- Service agreements / membershipsLimited
Integrations
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Zapier
- QuickBooksYes
- StripeYes
Pros
- Genuinely free Lite plan (up to 2 users) plus a paid trial — low-risk to start.
- Standout call tracking and SMS communication.
- Native QuickBooks, Stripe and Zapier integrations.
Cons
- Flat-rate pricebook and service agreements are limited versus the top tools.
- Steep jump from free to roughly $225–270/mo paid plans.
- Better suited to smaller shops than large, multi-crew operations.
FAQ
Electrical invoicing software — questions
What should electrical invoicing software do?
At a minimum it should let electricians create and send invoices from the field, accept card payments on a phone or tablet, convert estimates into invoices without re-keying, and sync everything to your accounting software so the office isn't entering data twice. Check the Invoicing and Estimating columns below for each tool.
Can these tools take card payments in the field?
Yes. Every tool here handles invoicing and includes a technician mobile app, so an electrician can build and send the invoice from the job. To take cards on the spot you need a payment processor: Workiz, Jobber and Housecall Pro offer a native Stripe integration, while ServiceTitan and FieldEdge do not. Check the Stripe column below.
Do they integrate with QuickBooks?
Yes — every tool in this comparison offers a native QuickBooks integration, the most common accounting setup for electrical shops, so paid invoices and customer records flow into your books without re-keying. Confirm it in the QuickBooks column.
How much does electrical invoicing software cost?
It ranges widely. There's a free tier (Workiz Lite), SMB paid plans from $39/mo (Jobber) and $59 per user/mo (Housecall Pro), and enterprise platforms ServiceTitan and FieldEdge that are custom-quoted. See each tool's pricing below.
Is there free electrical invoicing software?
Workiz is the only tool here with a permanently free plan — its Lite tier covers up to 2 users and 20 jobs, which can be enough for a brand-new one-van shop. The other four are paid only, though Jobber and Housecall Pro offer free trials.