JobTread vs Service Fusion
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobTread
Construction estimating and project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best team size
- 3-30
- Free trial
- None listed
Service Fusion
All-in-one field service software
- Starting price
- From $208/mo
- Best team size
- 5-50
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on JobTread and Service Fusion differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added; Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Restoration, Flooring; Service Fusion serves Cleaning Services, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobTread: stripe, the home depot, srs distribution, qxo; Service Fusion: quickbooks desktop.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for Roofing (8/10 vs 7/10), General Contractors (9/10 vs 7/10); Service Fusion scores higher for HVAC (9/10 vs 6/10), Plumbing (9/10 vs 6/10), Electrical (9/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobTread: job costing, estimates, change orders; Service Fusion: dispatching, invoicing, gps tracking.
Quick verdict
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Service Fusion: Growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price.
Vertical fit favors Service Fusion in 3 of 7 shared trades.
JobTread has the lower starting price (From $159/mo).
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick JobTread if…
- → Your situation matches JobTread's target profile: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system
- → Entry price matters most: JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added; Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company
- → You work in Roofing or General Contractors: JobTread has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 3 for Service Fusion
Pick Service Fusion if…
- → Your situation matches Service Fusion's target profile: Growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Service Fusion has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: Service Fusion serves 15 trades in our data, against 9 for JobTread
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobTread | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo | Starter: $208/mo |
| Tier 2 | - | Plus: $325/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Pro: $533/mo |
JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added. Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company on Starter; its top published tier, Pro, is $533 a month. JobTread's entry price is $49 a month lower.
Pros & cons
JobTread
- + Lower entry price: From $159/mo
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 9 trades in our data
- − No free trial (a 30-day money-back guarantee instead)
- − Per-user charges after the first internal user
- − QuickBooks Desktop not on its integrations page
- − Its terms make fees non-refundable unless the terms say otherwise and do not mention the money-back guarantee
Service Fusion
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 15 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2014
- + Flat monthly price per plan, not per user
- − Higher entry price than per-seat plans for small teams
- − Inventory, job costing and integrated voice start on Plus
- − GPS tracking and some document features are add-ons
- − No free trial listed
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for JobTread only
- + job costing
- + estimates
- + change orders
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for Service Fusion only
- + dispatching
- + invoicing
- + gps tracking
- + voip phone
- + esignature
- + inventory
- + unlimited users
Integrations
Listed for JobTread only
- + stripe
- + the home depot
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + zapier
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
- + xero
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ acorn finance
Listed for Service Fusion only
- + quickbooks desktop
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobTread fit | Service Fusion fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Roofing | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobTread |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobTread |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, JobTread or Service Fusion?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobTread is best for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system. Service Fusion is best for growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is JobTread cheaper than Service Fusion?
JobTread has the lower entry price: $159 a month base, more as users are added, against $208 a month for the company for Service Fusion. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can JobTread and Service Fusion integrate with QuickBooks?
JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Service Fusion lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do JobTread or Service Fusion offer a free trial?
JobTread: no free trial in our data. Service Fusion: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from JobTread to Service Fusion (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
JobTread vs Service Fusion: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts JobTread's best team size at 3-30 and Service Fusion's at 5-50. JobTread's entry price is $159 a month base, more as users are added; Service Fusion's is $208 a month for the company. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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