Best accounting for electricians.
Electricians need accounting software that tracks labor, materials, and job profitability without requiring a CPA to operate it. Your crew won't use it if it's complicated. The software must integrate with your scheduling and invoicing so data doesn't live in three places. Mobile access matters—you need real-time job costing from the van.
Most electricians undercharge because they can't see material waste or labor overruns by job. Good accounting software exposes these leaks instantly.
Quick fit guide: - ServiceTitan: enterprise shops with 20+ techs and custom workflows - Jobber: solo ops and small teams prioritizing simplicity - Housecall Pro: growing shops needing solid job costing without complexity - Workiz: teams wanting European-style all-in-one (rare for US electricians) - Service Fusion: larger operations needing advanced reporting and compliance features
| Feature | ServiceTitanStarter | JobberCore | Housecall ProBasic | WorkizLite | Service FusionStarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom | $49 | $79 | $65 | $165 |
| Billing model | custom | monthly | monthly | per user monthly | monthly |
| Seat basis | Per technician, custom | 1 user | 1 user | Per user / month | Unlimited users (flat rate) |
| Free trial | — | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plan tiers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Headquarters | Glendale, CA | Edmonton, Alberta | Denver, CO | Tel Aviv, Israel / San Diego, CA | Irving, TX |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Company size | 2,000+ | 500-1,000 | 500-1,000 | 100-500 | 100-500 |
ServiceTitan
Glendale, CA · est. 2007
Enterprise-grade field service software for residential trades. Strong in HVAC, plumbing, electrical. Sales-led pricing.
Jobber
Edmonton, Alberta · est. 2011
Self-serve field service software favored by small-to-mid trades. Strong onboarding, transparent pricing.
Housecall Pro
Denver, CO · est. 2013
Field service operating system with strong consumer-app polish. Popular with HVAC, plumbing, cleaning.
Workiz
Tel Aviv, Israel / San Diego, CA · est. 2015
Field service software with strong call-tracking and lead-source attribution. Growing in HVAC and locksmith verticals.
Service Fusion
Irving, TX · est. 2014
Flat-rate field service software (no per-user pricing). Targets cost-sensitive growing trades businesses.
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ServiceTitan is your default choice—it's built specifically for electrical contractors and integrates accounting seamlessly with job costing, dispatch, and invoicing. Choose Jobber if you're a solo or two-person operation prioritizing simplicity over advanced reporting. Pick Housecall Pro if you need stronger mobile-first job management. Select Workiz if your team demands white-label customization. Go with Service Fusion only if you're already locked into their ecosystem. Start with a free trial of ServiceTitan to see how native job costing beats bolt-on accounting.