Electrician scheduling software · honest guide

The calendar is full. The pipeline isn't.

Scheduling software organizes the service calls you already booked. It does nothing about the rewire quote sitting unsigned since last week. FollowUpDesk is the missing half — $29/month flat, unlimited users.

Keep your scheduler. Add the follow-up engine.

Features

What scheduling software does

Calendars, dispatch, job status, invoicing. Genuinely useful — keep it.

What it doesn't do

Nothing chases the unsigned quote. Homeowners hire whoever followed up.

What FollowUpDesk adds

AI follow-ups at day 3, 7, 14, and 30 in your voice, with escalating urgency.

Reviews after each job

Automatic review requests the day work wraps.

Priced to sit alongside

$29/month flat — add it without doubling your software bill.

Five-minute setup

CSV import, pick a cadence, done. No onboarding call.

Scheduling software vs FollowUpDesk

FeatureFollowUpDeskScheduling tools
Calendar & dispatchNo (keep yours)Yes
Quote follow-up cadenceCore productManual reminders
AI messages in your voiceYesTemplates
Automatic review requestsYesSometimes, add-on
Pricing$29/mo flat$39–$400+/mo, often per user
Setup5 min CSV importHours + onboarding

Frequently asked questions

What is the best electrician scheduling software?

Jobber and Housecall Pro are the most common picks for electricians who need dispatch, calendars, and invoicing. For the gap they leave — unsigned quotes nobody chases — FollowUpDesk adds AI follow-ups at $29/month flat.

Does FollowUpDesk handle scheduling or dispatch?

No. We're intentionally narrow: quote follow-up, lead tracking, review requests. Keep your calendar and add FollowUpDesk on top.

Is there free scheduling software for electricians?

Free tiers exist but cap users, jobs, or automated reminders. A $29/month flat follow-up tool plus your existing calendar usually beats a limited free tier.

Why doesn't better scheduling grow revenue?

Scheduling organizes sold work. Growth comes from converting more of the quotes you already sent, which is a follow-up problem.

Can I run both tools?

Yes, and most electricians do. A scheduler for the day, FollowUpDesk for the pipeline — combined, still less than one enterprise seat.

How fast is setup?

About five minutes: CSV import open quotes, pick a cadence, first messages send today.

Pricing

One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.

One job won pays for the entire year.

$29/month
  • Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
  • AI follow-up generator
  • AI review request generator
  • Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
  • CSV import & export
  • Email & priority support
Add the follow-up half — $29/mo

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