FieldPulse vs Time Doctor
FieldPulse
Seat-based field service management for growing trade businesses
Kitfinch pick for 1 job across 5 trades.
Time Doctor
Time tracking and productivity reporting for distributed and field teams
How they differ
| Feature | FieldPulse | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Time Doctor 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
Time Doctor
Strengths
- Detailed activity and productivity reporting for office and dispatch staff
- Payroll-ready hours exports
- Native integrations for HR and payroll systems
Drawbacks
- Screenshot and activity monitoring features can feel invasive to field staff
- Less purpose-built for trades than dedicated field service apps
Frequently asked questions
What do FieldPulse and Time Doctor have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, FieldPulse or Time Doctor?
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.