ServiceTitan alternatives — for shops that grew in and want out.
ServiceTitan is the right call if you have dispatchers, CSRs, and 20+ trucks. If you don't, you're paying $400+/mo per tech for software you barely use. Here are seven ServiceTitan alternatives ranked for 1–10 truck operations — starting with the $29/mo flat one most owners actually need.
A practical ranking for contractors shrinking back out of enterprise field-service software.
Features
#1 FollowUpDesk — $29/mo flat
Best ServiceTitan alternative if you've realized you're paying enterprise prices to fix one problem: open quotes going cold. AI-drafted 3-7-14 day cadence in your voice.
#2 Jobber — $39–$249/mo
Most popular step-down from ServiceTitan for 1–15 truck shops. Solid scheduling, dispatch, invoicing without the enterprise weight.
#3 Housecall Pro — $69+/mo per user
Better mobile experience than Jobber, similar pricing curve. Per-user fees apply.
#4 Workiz — $65+/mo per user
Field-service for specialty trades (locksmith, garage door, appliance). Strong dispatch features at mid-market price.
#5 FieldEdge — quote-based
HVAC/plumbing/electrical-focused alternative to ServiceTitan. Similar enterprise weight, slightly cheaper.
#6–7 Markate / Thryv — $79–$228+/mo
Lighter options for small home-service businesses. Markate is mobile-first; Thryv leans CRM + marketing.
- FollowUpDesk: $29/mo flat, unlimited users, follow-up focused
- Jobber: $39–$249/mo, full field-service for 1–15 trucks
- Housecall Pro: $69+/mo per user, mobile-first
- Workiz: $65+/mo per user, specialty trades
- FieldEdge: quote-based, HVAC/plumbing/electrical mid-enterprise
- Markate: $79+/mo, handyman & small home-service
- Thryv: $228+/mo, CRM + booking + marketing
ServiceTitan Alternatives — Side by Side
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo flat | $400+/mo per tech |
| 5-tech team | $29/mo | $2,000+/mo |
| Per-user fees | Never | Yes — every tech |
| Onboarding | 5 min CSV import | 2–6 weeks |
| AI-drafted follow-ups | Yes, in your voice | Templates / Marketing Pro add-on |
| Quote follow-up focus | Core product | One feature of 200+ |
| Scheduling & dispatch | No (pair with Jobber) | Yes (enterprise-grade) |
| Best for | 1–10 trucks | 20+ trucks, dedicated dispatcher |
| Contract | Month-to-month, one-click cancel | Annual |
"ServiceTitan was $2,400/mo for our 5-truck HVAC shop. We were using maybe 15% of it. Moved to Jobber for ops and FollowUpDesk for follow-ups — total cost dropped to $158/mo and revenue went up because we actually started closing the quotes that used to sit cold."
HVAC owner, Dallas TX
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ServiceTitan alternatives in 2026?
The top ServiceTitan alternatives are FollowUpDesk ($29/mo flat — best for follow-up & quote pipeline), Jobber ($39–$249/mo), Housecall Pro ($69+/mo per user), Workiz, FieldEdge, and Markate. Most contractors leaving ServiceTitan are doing it because it's overkill — designed for $1M+ shops with full dispatchers. FollowUpDesk is the focused, $29 flat alternative.
Why are contractors leaving ServiceTitan?
Three reasons: (1) cost — ServiceTitan typically runs $400–$1,000+/mo per technician once add-ons are included, (2) complexity — most shops use 10% of the platform, (3) onboarding takes weeks. Smaller shops that grew into ServiceTitan often shrink back out within a year.
What's the cheapest ServiceTitan alternative?
FollowUpDesk at $29/mo flat for follow-up and quote tracking. If you need full field-service (scheduling + dispatch + invoicing), Jobber Core at $39/mo or Workiz at $65/mo are the lowest-cost full alternatives.
Is FollowUpDesk a full ServiceTitan replacement?
No — and that's the point. FollowUpDesk doesn't do scheduling, dispatch, or invoicing. It does one thing: turn forgotten quotes into booked jobs with AI-drafted 3-7-14 day follow-ups. Most ex-ServiceTitan customers pair FollowUpDesk with a lighter ops tool like Jobber or Housecall Pro.
What size shop should leave ServiceTitan?
If you have under 10 technicians and don't have a dedicated dispatcher or CSR, you're paying for a fleet management system you don't use. The sweet spot for FollowUpDesk + Jobber is 1–10 technicians, owner-operator to small crew.
How long does ServiceTitan migration take?
Exporting data from ServiceTitan can take 1–2 weeks because of how complex the schema is. FollowUpDesk only needs your open quotes — a 5-minute CSV export and import gets the follow-up pipeline running.
What about ServiceTitan's pricing?
ServiceTitan doesn't publish pricing publicly. Customer reports put it at $400+/mo per technician once you include the core platform and the add-ons most shops need (marketing, payroll, financing). FollowUpDesk is $29/mo flat, period.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support