Best Software for Electricians (2026)
Running an electrical crew means quoting on the customer’s driveway, keeping techs on schedule between service calls and rough-ins, and not chasing invoices for 45 days. None of these four tools will run your load calcs or track your permits — that’s still on you or your permit software. What they’re good for is the business side: quote it, schedule it, get paid. Here’s how they stack up for that.
Our top pick
Jobber wins this one. It’s built for the exact size of operation most electrical contractors run — a few trucks to a few dozen — with quoting tools (auto-drafted quotes, high-value job alerts, instant online approval) that get a number in front of the customer before you’ve left the driveway. Pricing is actually posted, which matters when you’re comparing tools on a lunch break instead of sitting through a sales call.
The shortlist
1. Jobber — best for most electrical contractors, 2–20 techs
Jobber’s quoting flow is the standout: templated quotes, e-signature approval, and automated follow-ups so a $6,000 panel upgrade quote doesn’t die in someone’s inbox. Scheduling and routing are solid, invoicing supports progress billing for bigger install jobs, and payments (2.7% + 30¢) are competitive. Plans run $29–$399/mo depending on team size and features, with add-ons like AI receptionist ($29/mo) and Sales Pipeline ($49/mo) if you want them. Skip it if you need heavy commission tracking or a built-in flat-rate pricebook — that’s not really Jobber’s game.
2. Housecall Pro — best for solo electricians and small crews just getting organized
Starts at $59/mo and the plan quiz actually points you to something reasonable instead of a sales call. Online booking, scheduling/dispatch, and estimate-to-invoice flow are all there out of the box, and the Essentials tier ($149/mo, 5 users) adds route optimization and flat-rate pricing — useful if you want to quote off a standardized price book instead of guessing job-by-job. Good starter option; the jump to Max for API/Zapier access can feel steep if you outgrow the lower tiers fast.
3. ServiceTitan — best for multi-crew electrical shops doing volume service + install work
ServiceTitan’s pricebook and flat-rate menu pricing are genuinely built for electricians who want techs quoting off a standardized, marked-up price list on every call — plus dispatch, GPS tracking, and commission tracking for larger teams. But there’s no public pricing here; it’s “Request Pricing” only, and everything about the sales process signals this is priced and built for shops with real headcount, not a two-truck operation. If you’re under 10 techs, this is probably more tool (and more cost) than you need.
4. FieldPulse — best for teams that want mobile-first simplicity and don’t mind negotiating price
FieldPulse leans mobile — good for techs who live on their phone between jobs — but the pricing page gives you nothing concrete: seat-based, custom quote, contact sales. That opacity makes it hard to comparison-shop against Jobber or Housecall Pro without getting on a call first. Worth a look if you want a lighter, less bloated option than ServiceTitan, but budget extra time to actually pin down what it’ll cost you.
How they compare
| Product | Best for | Starting price | Standout | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Small-to-mid electrical crews | $29/mo (Core) | Fast, automated quoting + follow-ups | Flat-rate pricebook isn’t native |
| Housecall Pro | Solo electricians / small teams | $59/mo | Clear plan quiz, flat-rate pricing on Essentials+ | Extra users add up fast on lower tiers |
| ServiceTitan | Larger multi-crew shops | Not published — “Request Pricing” | Built-in pricebook + commission tracking | Opaque pricing, likely overkill under ~10 techs |
| FieldPulse | Mobile-first small teams | Not published — custom/seat-based | Mobile-friendly workflow | No transparent pricing to compare against |
How we picked
We weighted this on what actually moves the needle for an electrical contractor’s day: how fast you can turn a walk-through into a signed quote, how clean the dispatch board is when three trucks are running four calls each, and how painless it is to get paid without babysitting invoices. We also weighted pricing transparency — a tool that hides its price behind a sales call is a real cost in your time, not just a red flag.
Bottom line
Jobber is our pick for most electrical contractors — transparent pricing, quoting built to close jobs fast, and it scales from a one-truck operation to a real crew without forcing you into enterprise sales calls. If you’re solo or just starting to formalize how you run jobs, Housecall Pro is the smart runner-up — cheaper entry point, similar core feature set, and a plan quiz that doesn’t waste your time.