FieldEdge publishes no pricing, has no built-in AI estimating or photo tools, and requires stacking third-party apps like GoodCall and Birdeye just to keep up. Contractors report a true monthly cost of $998–$1,318/month once those gaps are filled — QuoteIQ Elite does it all for a flat $299/month.
Most air conditioning repair shops sign up for FieldEdge because it was built with HVAC contractors in mind — dispatch boards, flat-rate price books, and QuickBooks sync all feel purpose-made for the trade. But FieldEdge publishes no pricing anywhere, and industry-reported figures put the software at roughly $100 per office user plus $125 per field technician, per month. Add a technician for the summer no-cool rush, and the bill quietly climbs. There’s no published number to plan around, and no free trial to test it against your actual condenser installs, refrigerant recharges, or maintenance-agreement renewals before you sign.
The bigger problem shows up once you try to modernize. FieldEdge has no built-in AI — no photo-to-estimate quoting for a failed compressor or a leaking evaporator coil, no AI-generated before-and-after visuals to help a homeowner say yes to a full system replacement, and no AI call answering to catch the after-hours “my AC just died” calls that either convert to same-day revenue or go straight to a competitor. Contractors end up stitching together GoodCall for phone coverage and Birdeye for review requests — real monthly bills on top of a base price that was already unpublished. For a growing HVAC and air conditioning software stack, that adds up fast.
QuoteIQ was built for exactly this kind of trade — AC installations, condenser and compressor repairs, EPA 608–compliant refrigerant recharges, ductwork diagnostics, capacitor and contactor swaps, indoor air quality upgrades, seasonal tune-up agreements, and emergency no-cool dispatch — with AI Estimator, Virtual Call Team, Before & After AI photos, and ClientHub texting built into every plan from day one. No marketplace, no per-integration invoice, one flat price.
FieldEdge doesn’t publish pricing. These are the industry-reported, user-reported figures for a 5-person AC repair team — 1 office admin plus 4 field technicians — once the integrations needed to match QuoteIQ Elite are added.
⚠️ means the feature is available on FieldEdge only through a paid third-party integration. ❌ means it is not available at any price.
| Feature | FieldEdge | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| AI photo-to-estimate quoting | ❌ Not availableNo verified integration exists | Included — Essentials and above |
| AI virtual call answering | ⚠️ Via GoodCall$79–$249/mo | Included — Elite and above |
| Before & after AI photo generator | ❌ Not nativeGeneric external tool ~$20/mo | Included — Pro and above |
| Two-way business texting (dedicated CRM inbox) | ⚠️ Contact log built in; dedicated 2-way texting usually needs a separate app | Included — all plans (ClientHub) |
| Flat-rate AC/HVAC price book | ✅ Built in — a genuine strength | Included — Pro and above |
| QuickBooks Online + Desktop sync | ✅ Both supported — a genuine advantage | QuickBooks Online only |
| Real-time technician GPS & dispatch board | ✅ Built in | Included — Beginner and above |
| Customer self-scheduling / online booking | ⚠️ Recently added, limited rollout | Included — Elite and above (InstaSchedule) |
| Reputation & review-request automation | ⚠️ Via Birdeye$299–$449/mo | Included — Pro and above |
| Mass email & text marketing campaigns | ⚠️ Limited; typically needs a separate marketing tool | Included — Elite and above |
| Job costing & profitability tracking | ✅ Available on top tier | Included — Pro and above |
| Inventory & equipment/parts tracking | ✅ Available | Included — Elite and above |
| AI website builder | ❌ Not included | Included — Elite and above |
| Published, transparent pricing | ❌ Quote-based, not published | ✅ Published — $299/mo flat |
| Setup / onboarding fee | ⚠️ $500–$2,000 one-time [user-reported] | None — self-serve signup |
Honest note: FieldEdge’s flat-rate AC/HVAC price book and dual QuickBooks Online + Desktop support are genuine advantages for shops with bookkeeping workflows still built around QuickBooks Desktop.
Fair is fair — here’s where FieldEdge has a real edge, and where its advantage is really just brand recognition.
FieldEdge has no built-in AI and no verified marketplace integration that adds photo-based estimating. A tech still has to type every line of a condenser-replacement or refrigerant-recharge estimate by hand. QuoteIQ generates it from a photo in seconds — included on every plan.
Upload a photo of a failed condenser, a leaking coil, or a worn-out air handler. AI analyzes the equipment and condition, then generates a market-accurate AC repair estimate — built-in upsell recommendations included. FieldEdge has no equivalent, and no verified integration adds one.
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FieldEdge has no native AI call answering. Contractors add GoodCall as a separate integration to catch after-hours emergency calls, at $79–$249/month on top of FieldEdge’s base price. QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team is built in on Elite and above.
FieldEdge has no built-in AI photo tools. A generic external app can approximate this for roughly $20/month, but it won’t attach automatically to a FieldEdge estimate. QuoteIQ generates and attaches the visual in one flow — included on Pro and above.
FieldEdge logs customer contact info, but a dedicated two-way business texting line typically requires a separate app. ClientHub is a built-in business phone number with calling and texting, included on every QuoteIQ plan.
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Mike works directly with HVAC and air conditioning repair contractors on pricing strategy, flat-rate price books, and how they evaluate field service software before switching.
Read Mike’s insights →Justin focuses on the AI and automation side of the platform — how tools like AI Estimator and Virtual Call Team actually save contractors time in the field.
Read Justin’s insights →The only reason to stay is QuickBooks Desktop compatibility. That is a bookkeeping constraint, not a product win.
FieldEdge is dispatch-and-billing software with unpublished, per-tech pricing and no built-in AI. QuoteIQ is a flat-rate, all-in-one CRM with AI Estimator, Virtual Call Team, and Before & After AI photos included on every plan, purpose-built for AC repair contractors.
FieldEdge does not publish pricing. Industry-reported figures put it at roughly $100 per office user plus $125 per field technician per month, before any third-party integrations.
No published free trial exists for FieldEdge. QuoteIQ can be started directly at admin-quoteiq.web.app/register.
No. FieldEdge has no built-in AI functionality, and there is no verified third-party integration that adds photo-to-estimate quoting. QuoteIQ’s AI Estimator is included on every plan.
Contractors report adding GoodCall as a separate integration for AI call answering, at roughly $79–$249 per month on top of FieldEdge’s base price. QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team is included on Elite and above.
Contractors report using Birdeye for reputation and review-request automation, at roughly $299–$449 per month. QuoteIQ’s Review Multiplier is included on Pro and above.
Yes — this is a genuine FieldEdge advantage. It supports both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. QuoteIQ currently supports QuickBooks Online only.
Users report a one-time setup/onboarding fee in the $500–$2,000 range. QuoteIQ has no setup fee — sign up and start quoting the same day.
FieldEdge recently added a limited online booking option. QuoteIQ’s InstaSchedule customer self-scheduling is included on Elite and above.
Up to 10 users, AI Estimator, Virtual Call Team, Before & After AI Image Generator, ClientHub two-way texting, InstaSchedule, Review Multiplier, mass campaigns, job costing, inventory tracking, and an AI website builder — all for $299/month flat.
Yes. QuoteIQ supports flat-rate price books for AC installs, condenser and compressor repairs, EPA 608–compliant refrigerant recharges, duct sealing, IAQ upgrades, and seasonal maintenance agreements. See the full HVAC and air conditioning software page for details.
Export your customer and equipment data from FieldEdge, import it into QuoteIQ, set up your team in EmployeeHub, build your flat-rate price book in InstaQuote, and turn on AI Estimator and Virtual Call Team. See the full five-step guide above.
AI Estimator, Virtual Call Team, Before & After AI photos, ClientHub texting, InstaSchedule, and Review Multiplier — all included, one flat $299/month, no setup fee.
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