The short answer
Small business field service software, priced per company
Most field service software charges for every person you add. Clevra charges one price for the whole team, so your third or tenth hire doesn't change the bill until you outgrow the plan.
Take requests, send estimates, schedule the crew, invoice the job and keep the checklists and photos with it, all in one place. It runs in the browser on a laptop, tablet or phone.
What you get
Everything a small crew needs, from request to paid invoice
Clevra covers the whole job in one app, so the office and the crew work from the same record. Here is what a typical job looks like.
- 1RequestWeb form requests, portal requests and calls land in one list, ready to book.
- 2EstimateBuild it from your services list and send it. The client approves and signs online.
- 3ScheduleDrag visits onto the calendar, check the map and set visits that repeat.
- 4Do the workTechs open the visit, fill in the checklist, add photos and log their time.
- 5Get paidSend the invoice, record the payment and sync it to QuickBooks Online.
Requests and a request form
A hosted request form for your website, and every request in one list. Every plan.
Request formsEstimates clients sign online
Pick lines from more than 1,500 suggested services, add your prices and send. Every plan.
Estimate softwareScheduling and dispatch
Calendar, map, drag-and-drop rescheduling, repeat visits and email confirmations. Every plan.
Scheduling and dispatchInvoicing
Turn a finished job into an invoice and see what is paid, due and overdue. Every plan.
Invoicing softwareChecklists and inspection reports
Work forms with readings, photos and signatures that become PDF reports. Pro and Business.
Inspection reportsCRM and client portal
Client records, a sales pipeline and a portal where clients approve estimates and see invoices. Every plan.
Field service CRMTwo-way texting
Text clients from Clevra and keep every reply on the client record. Pro and Business.
Texting for contractorsCrew time and job costing
Timers, timesheet approval and payroll export, plus cost and margin on every job.
Crew managementReports and QuickBooks Online
23 business reports, and invoices, payments and customers sync to QuickBooks Online. Pro and up.
Reports and insightsPlan details from Clevra's feature pages, November 2026. See every feature on the features page.
AI that takes office work off your plate
The AI receptionist and the AI Business Assistant are live today. Automatic tech assignment is open for early access.
AI receptionist
Answers calls to your Clevra number in your company's name and files each call as a request for your team to book. A $25 a month add-on for Pro and Business with 30 conversations included.
AI receptionistAI Business Assistant
Ask about jobs, estimates, revenue and timesheets in plain English and get answers from your own data. Pro and up.
AI Business AssistantClaude and ChatGPT
The Clevra MCP server connects your account to Claude, ChatGPT or another MCP assistant. It asks before every change.
Automatic tech assignment
We are building AI that picks the tech and time slot for each new visit. It is open for early access.
Book a DemoWhat field service software costs a small business
Monthly prices in USD for one person, a crew of 5 and a crew of 15, as listed on each vendor's pricing page on November 8, 2026.
| Software | Just you | Team of 5 | Team of 15 | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevra | $0 (Free) | $39 (Pro) | $79 (Business) | Yes, 1 user |
| Jobber | $29 (Core) | $149 (Connect) | $149 for 5, plus $29 per extra user | No, 14-day trial |
| Housecall Pro | $59 (Basic) | $149 (Essentials) | $299 for 8, plus $35 per extra user (Max) | No, 14-day trial |
| Kickserv | $60 (Start, up to 5 users) | $60 (Start) | $199 (Scale, up to 20 users) | No, 30-day trial |
| Service Fusion | $208 (Starter, unlimited users) | $208 (Starter) | $208 (Starter) | No, demo |
| ServiceM8 | $0 (Free, 30 jobs a month) | $29 to $349 by jobs per month | $29 to $349 by jobs per month | Yes, 1 user |
| ServiceTitan | Request pricing | Request pricing | Request pricing | No, demo |
Billed yearly where the vendor offers it. Month to month, Clevra Pro is $49 and Business $99, Jobber Core is $49 and Connect for 5 is $199, and Housecall Pro Essentials is $189. Kickserv and ServiceM8 list monthly prices, and Kickserv takes 20% off for yearly billing. Workiz and FieldPulse also price on request. Prices change, so confirm with each vendor. Compare in detail: Clevra vs Jobber, Clevra vs Housecall Pro, Clevra vs Kickserv, Clevra vs Service Fusion, Clevra vs ServiceM8 and Clevra vs ServiceTitan.
How to choose field service software for a small business
Feature lists all look alike. These six questions tell the tools apart for a crew of 1 to 15.
Price per company or per user
Count the people who will log in next year, not today. Per-user pricing grows with every hire. A flat team price stays put until you outgrow the plan.
A free plan or a real trial
A free plan lets a one-truck business run real jobs before paying anything. A 7 to 14 day trial goes fast when you are in the field all week.
What your client gets at the end
If the job ends with a report, a test result or a signed checklist, check the forms and the PDF first. That is the part you will use on every job.
How the crew works on site
Hand the app to your lead tech for a day. Can they see the visit, fill in the form, add photos and log time without calling the office?
Who answers the phone
If calls go to voicemail while you are on a job, look at call answering. Clevra's AI receptionist files every call as a request for you to book.
Where your books live
If your bookkeeper works in QuickBooks Online, make sure invoices and payments sync on the plan you can afford.
Where Clevra fits, and where it doesn't
A tool that doesn't fit your crew costs more than it saves, so here is the honest version.
Clevra fits if
- You have 1 to 15 people and want one price for the whole team
- You want to start on a free plan, not a 14-day clock
- Your jobs end with a checklist, a report or a client sign-off
- You want calls answered and filed as requests without hiring an answering service
- You want to set up in an afternoon, not over weeks of onboarding
Look elsewhere if
- Your techs need a native mobile app today. Clevra's Technician app for iPhone is coming soon, and there is no Android app yet, so techs use Clevra in their phone's browser
- You need GPS tracking or route planning for your trucks
- You take bank (ACH) payments or offer customer financing
- You have 20 or more techs and a call center, where ServiceTitan or Service Fusion may fit better
Set up for your trade
Same app, with services, checklists and examples for the work you do. Clevra has pages for more than 30 trades.
Get set up in an afternoon
Most small crews run their first real job the same week. If you want a hand moving over, book a call and we will walk you through it.
- 1
Sign up free
Create your account. No card, and the Free plan has no time limit.
- 2
Import your clients
Upload your client list from a CSV file, or add clients as they call.
- 3
Add services and a checklist
Pick from suggested services, set your prices and build one checklist per job type.
- 4
Invite your crew
Pro covers up to 5 users and Business up to 15, at one price.
Small business field service software FAQ
What is the best field service software for a small business?
It depends on your crew size and how your jobs end. For crews of 1 to 15 who want one price for the team and checklists that become client reports, Clevra is built for that. Jobber and Housecall Pro have more complete mobile apps today, and ServiceTitan suits larger shops with a call center.
How much does field service software cost for a small business?
For a crew of 5, published prices on November 8, 2026 ran from $39 to $208 a month billed yearly: Clevra Pro $39, Kickserv Start $60, Jobber Connect $149, Housecall Pro Essentials $149 and Service Fusion Starter $208. ServiceTitan, Workiz and FieldPulse price on request.
Is there free field service software for small business?
Yes. Clevra's Free plan is $0 for one user with no time limit and covers clients, estimates, scheduling, jobs, invoices and the client portal. ServiceM8 also has a free plan for one user and 30 jobs a month. See our free field service software comparison.
What features does a small field service business need?
Start with requests, estimates, scheduling, invoicing and a client list. Add checklists and reports if your jobs end with paperwork, texting if your clients prefer it, and QuickBooks sync if your books live there.
Is Clevra good for a one-person business?
Yes. The Free plan covers one user with no time limit. When you hire, Pro covers up to 5 users for $39 a month billed yearly, or $49 month to month.
Does Clevra have a mobile app?
The Technician app for iPhone is coming soon. Until then, techs use Clevra in their phone's browser to see their visits, fill in checklists with photos and signatures and bill their jobs. There is no Android app yet.
Can I switch from Jobber or Housecall Pro?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV file and import it into Clevra. Job history does not move over, so keep your old account until you no longer need it.
Does Clevra work with QuickBooks?
Yes. Invoices, payments and customers sync to QuickBooks Online on Pro and up.
Competitor prices checked on each vendor's pricing page on November 8, 2026. Plans change, so confirm before you buy. See all comparisons or Clevra pricing.
All-in-one operations platform for trades.
You run a crew, not a tech company. Clevra handles the office stuff so you can stay on the tools.