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TackOn FSM vs Housecall Pro
A trades-first operating system with transparent pricing
Housecall Pro is a popular field-service tool. TackOn FSM focuses on small contracting shops with transparent pricing, an owner command center, and a crowdsourced parts database — one system to run the whole job.
| TackOn FSM | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Small HVAC, plumbing & electrical shops | Broad / larger teams |
| Pricing | Transparent tiers from $69/mo + free trial | Tiered / quote-based; varies |
| One system | Estimating → dispatch → invoicing → payments → inventory → memberships | Often add-ons or separate modules |
| Owner command center | A 5-second “what needs me now?” view | Reports-first |
| Elastic Database | Crowdsourced parts catalog, prices auto-update quarterly (coming soon) | — |
| Setup | Free data migration & fast setup | Varies; onboarding may be paid |
Comparisons reflect TackOn FSM’s positioning for small contractors. Housecall Pro’s features and pricing change over time — check their current offering for the latest.
Both help you schedule, invoice, and get paid. TackOn FSM leans into transparent pricing, a small-shop focus, and the Elastic Database as it rolls out.
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