FieldEdge has been around since 1980. In that time, they’ve built solid QuickBooks integration — and a 1.8-star mobile app. They hide their pricing, charge per user, and offer zero AI features. QuoteIQ does more for 70–75% less.
FieldEdge’s real-time two-way QuickBooks integration (Online and Desktop) is legitimately best-in-class. Their 25,000+ flat rate pricing database is valuable for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Founded in 1980 and now owned by Xplor Technologies, FieldEdge carries legacy trust with established contractors.
Beyond QuickBooks and flat rate pricing, the picture falls apart. FieldEdge hides pricing behind sales calls, charges ~$100/office user + ~$125/field tech per month, imposes a $500–$2,000 setup fee with 5-week mandatory onboarding, offers no free trial, has the worst mobile app ratings in the FSM category (1.8/5 iOS, 2.0/5 Android), and provides zero AI features. A 7-person team on FieldEdge Elite with GPS and reviews costs roughly $1,199–$1,366/mo. QuoteIQ Elite for the same team: $299/mo — with 21+ features FieldEdge doesn’t have at any price.
QuoteIQ: sign up, start your free trial, use the app in minutes. FieldEdge requires a sales call, a setup fee, a 5-week onboarding, and no way to test the product first.
Field technicians live in the mobile app. FieldEdge’s app has the worst ratings in the FSM category.
FieldEdge charges per user. Office staff and field techs have separate rates. Costs compound fast.
FieldEdge’s first year includes a mandatory setup fee ($500–$2,000) plus 5 weeks of implementation before you can fully use the software. A 7-person team’s first-year cost with FieldEdge Elite, GPS, and reviews is roughly $1,366/mo (amortized). QuoteIQ: sign up today, start your 14-day free trial immediately, $0 setup fee. Ever.
FieldEdge is owned by Xplor Technologies, which also owns the Clearent payment processor. Users report being locked into Clearent for payment processing with no option to use their preferred processor. Capterra reviewers report being promised 2.7% processing rates at signing but charged 3.4% by Clearent. QuoteIQ integrates with Stripe — transparent fees, no vendor lock-in, and Apple Pay / Google Pay / Tap to Pay support.
FieldEdge pricing is based on third-party sources (~$100/office user, ~$125/field tech). FieldEdge does not publish pricing publicly.
FieldEdge pricing is hidden — “Custom Quote” means you need to call sales. QuoteIQ publishes every price.
| Feature | QuoteIQ | FieldEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Quoting & Estimates | ||
| Standard Estimates | ✓All plans | ✓Single-option only on Select |
| Options Estimates (Good/Better/Best) | ✓All plans | ✓Premier+ only |
| Quick Estimates / Package Estimates | ✓All plans | ✗ |
| AI Photo-Based Estimator | ✓ | ✗ Zero AI |
| Before/After AI Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ Zero AI |
| Customer Self-Quoting (InstaQuote) | ✓Elite+ | ✗ |
| Flat Rate Pricing Database (25K+ repairs) | ✗ User-built Price Book | ✓All plans (per-work-order fee) |
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Full Invoicing System | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Payments (CC, ACH) | ✓Stripe — choose your processor | ✓Clearent only (locked) |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay / Tap to Pay | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mass Invoicing / Tip Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| QuickBooks Integration | ✓Pro+ (Online only) | ✓ Best-in-class (Online + Desktop) |
| Scheduling & Dispatch | ||
| Calendar / Dispatch Board | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer Self-Scheduling | ✓Elite+ | ⚠ Add-on / Elite only |
| Route Optimization (algorithm-based) | ✓Elite+ | ✗ Basic mapping only |
| Communication | ||
| Business Phone + Two-Way Calling | ✓Pro+ | ✗ |
| Two-Way SMS/Texting | ✓Pro+ | ⚠ MarketingEdge add-on / Elite |
| Email & Text Automation | ✓Pro+ | ⚠ MarketingEdge add-on / Elite |
| On The Way Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Features | ||
| AI Autopilot (NL CRM Control) | ✓ | ✗ Zero AI |
| AI Virtual Call Team (24/7) | ✓ | ✗ Zero AI |
| AI Estimator / AI Text Generator | ✓ | ✗ Zero AI |
| Operations & Team | ||
| MapMeasure Pro (Satellite Measurement) | ✓Beginner+ | ✗ |
| Job Costing (per-job P&L) | ✓Pro+ | ✗ |
| GPS Employee Tracking (live) | ✓Elite+ | ✗ Requires FleetSharp (~$25/vehicle) |
| Inventory Management | ✓Elite+ | ⚠ Elite only + QB Desktop Enterprise required |
| Pipelines / Deals CRM | ✓Elite+ | ✗ |
| Review Automation | ✓Beginner+ | ✗ Requires Podium (~$249+/mo) |
| Service Agreement Management | ⚠ Invoice Subscriptions | ✓ Dedicated module |
| Platform & Pricing | ||
| Mobile App Rating | 4.7/5 iOS · 4.5/5 Android | 1.8/5 iOS · 2.0/5 Android |
| Published Pricing | ✓ On website | ✗ Contact sales |
| Free Trial | ✓ 14 days | ✗ Not offered |
| Setup Fee | ✓ $0 | $500–$2,000 |
| Month-to-Month / No Contract | ✓ | ⚠ Downgrades only at contract end |
FieldEdge was built in 1980. QuoteIQ was built for 2026.
FieldEdge has earned loyalty with established HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors for specific reasons.
FieldEdge’s real-time two-way QuickBooks sync supports both Online and Desktop editions and is widely considered the best in the FSM category. QuoteIQ integrates with QuickBooks Online only (Pro+).
FieldEdge Flat Rate (via Coolfront) provides a 25,000+ repair database updated quarterly. Valuable for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors who need standardized pricing. QuoteIQ’s Price Book is user-built.
Dedicated module for managing, tracking, and auto-renewing maintenance contracts. QuoteIQ handles recurring services through Invoice Subscriptions but doesn’t have a specialized service agreement tracker.
AHRI equipment data integration for HVAC equipment proposals. Specialized for HVAC replacement sales with tiered good/better/best presentations and manufacturer specifications.
Founded in 1980, backed by Xplor Technologies ($36B+ in payments processed), SOC 2 certified. FieldEdge carries legacy trust with established HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies.
Enterprise-grade accounting integration for larger operations using Sage Intacct. QuoteIQ does not integrate with Sage accounting products.
Stop overpaying for legacy software from 1980. QuoteIQ gives you everything FieldEdge does — plus 21 features they don’t have — at a fraction of the cost.
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FieldEdge does not publish pricing. Estimates (~$100/office user, ~$125/field tech, $500-$2,000 setup) based on Capterra, Software Advice, and G2 user reviews as of April 2026. Mobile app ratings from Apple App Store and Google Play. QuoteIQ pricing at myquoteiq.com/pricing/. Credit or debit card required for QuoteIQ trial.
FieldEdge is a trademark of FieldEdge / Xplor Technologies. QuoteIQ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FieldEdge or Xplor Technologies.
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