FieldPulse vs Motive
FieldPulse
Seat-based field service management for growing trade businesses
Kitfinch pick for 1 job across 5 trades.
Motive
ELD, dash cams, and fleet telematics for commercial vehicles
How they differ
| Feature | FieldPulse | Motive |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Scheduling & dispatch | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both FieldPulse and Motive yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
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
Motive
Strengths
- Covers ELD compliance alongside GPS and dash cam monitoring
- Purpose-built for commercial vehicle fleets
Drawbacks
- No public pricing page; requires contacting sales
- Overkill for a business with only one or two vehicles
Frequently asked questions
What do FieldPulse and Motive have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, FieldPulse or Motive?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for either tool right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.