FieldPulse is a solid all-in-one for field service businesses. But if you're a small operation, you're navigating features built for companies with office staff and multiple crews.
FieldPulse includes scheduling, quoting, invoicing, team chat, and customer portals. If you're a sole trader or small crew, that's overwhelming. We build mobile-first job forms that work offline, sync when you have signal, and take 30 seconds to complete. No training required.
You pay 100% of the subscription but typically use only 40% of the functionality
Why rent the other 60% forever?
FieldPulse is designed for businesses transitioning from paper-based to digital. But it still assumes you need full job lifecycle management from quote to invoice. If you're subcontracting or just need proof-of-completion forms, you're paying for a system you're using at 40%.
Beyond features, there are fundamental differences in philosophy, ownership, and total cost of ownership.
| Metric | The "Universal" SaaS (FieldPulse) | The Itsy Bytesy Custom Build (Mobile Job Forms) |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | "One tool for everyone." | "A tool specifically for *you*." |
| Cost Model | OpEx (Rent): Per-user, forever. | CapEx (Asset): One-time build cost + minimal hosting. |
| Data Ownership | API Limits & Export Fees. | Direct SQL Access. You own the database. |
| Update Cycle | UI changes randomly, confusing your staff. | UI only changes when *you* ask for it. |
| The "Noise" | Gamification, Social Feeds, Upsell Popups. | Zero distractions. Pure utility. |
A Mobile Job Forms focused on your actual workflow:
Mobile forms for job completion
Photo and signature capture
Offline functionality for remote sites
Simple sync to back-office system
Don't guess. Book a 15-minute architecture review. We'll tell you honestly if you should stick with FieldPulse or build your own asset.