Deputy vs FieldPulse
Deputy
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-ons
From$5/mo
LiteVerified Sep 26, 2026
FieldPulse
Seat-based field service management for growing trade businesses
Kitfinch pick for 1 job across 5 trades.
How they differ
| Feature | Deputy | FieldPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $5/moLite | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Scheduling & dispatch | — | |
| Payroll | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Staff scheduling | — | |
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Deputy and FieldPulse yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
Deputy
Strengths
- Three clear per-user monthly tiers (Lite, Core, Pro)
- 10% discount for annual billing
- Payroll, HR, and messaging add-ons available on top of any tier
Drawbacks
- A $30/month minimum spend applies to every monthly plan
- Payroll and HR are separate paid add-ons, not included in the base tiers
FieldPulse
Strengths
- Job costing and profitability reporting built in
- Optional AI phone and dispatch add-ons under one vendor
- Seat-based pricing can flex with a growing crew
Drawbacks
- No public pricing; requires a sales conversation for a quote
- Add-on modules (phone, AI, fleet tracking) are priced separately
Frequently asked questions
What do Deputy and FieldPulse have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or FieldPulse?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for FieldPulse right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.