CrewConductor vs Service Fusion
Service Fusion charges per user and asks for an annual contract. CrewConductor charges a flat monthly rate, no contract — cancel any time. Same core features, simpler commitment.
Is CrewConductor a good Service Fusion alternative?
If you want month-to-month with no contract — yes. CrewConductor is flat $49–$199/mo, cancel any time. Service Fusion bills annually at $208–$533/mo with auto-renew, plus SMS/payments/add-ons billed separately.
Short version: if you've been burned by Service Fusion's 12-month contract or its annual billing with auto-renew, yes. CrewConductor is month-to-month — cancel any time, no penalties. Flat $49 / $99 / $199 per month (5 / 25 / 75 techs) per business. Service Fusion bills annually at roughly $208-$533/mo published rates (unlimited users on every tier), with SMS, payments, and add-ons billed separately.
CrewConductor is the better fit if you want a predictable flat bill, the freedom to cancel any time, batch invoicing and recurring services on the entry tier, or built-in crew trade specialties. Service Fusion is still worth considering if you have an established office workflow built around its native two-way QuickBooks sync — that integration is currently more mature than ours (estimate sync is coming soon).
Below: feature-by-feature comparison, pricing side by side, and answers to the most common questions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee ($49–$199/mo) | Flat tiers ($208–$533/mo annual); unlimited users |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel any time | 12-month contract typical |
| Team size included | Up to 5, 25, or 75 techs depending on plan | Unlimited users on every tier |
| Job scheduling + dispatch | Included on all plans | Included |
| Invoicing + estimates | Included on all plans | Included |
| Crew trade specialties | Built-in (assign by trade) | Custom job types only |
| QuickBooks sync | Manual export (CSV) | Native two-way sync |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes. We will import your customers for free. | Onboarding call required |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Demo only |
Why Contractors Look for a Service Fusion Alternative
No annual contract
Service Fusion bills annually with auto-renew clauses. CrewConductor is month-to-month — try it, keep it if it works, leave with no friction if it doesn't. The trial is the trial; the subscription is real software with no lock-in.
Predictable bill as you grow
Adding a sixth or seventh tech to Service Fusion bumps your bill every time. CrewConductor's tiers cover up to 5, 25, or 75 crew on flat pricing — hire your way through the tier, then upgrade when you outgrow it.
Modern web app, no installs
Your crew opens a URL on their phone and sees today's jobs. No desktop install, no separate techs-on-the-road app to keep updated. Updates ship automatically.
When Service Fusion wins
Service Fusion has deeper QuickBooks integration and a longer feature list aimed at established mid-market HVAC operations. If two-way QB sync is the deciding factor, they win on that one item. Otherwise CrewConductor is faster, simpler, and a fraction of the commitment.
Pricing Side by Side
CrewConductor
- Starter: $49/mo -- up to 5 crew
- Pro: $99/mo -- up to 25 crew
- Enterprise: $199/mo -- up to 75 crew
- No setup fee. No per-user charges.
Service Fusion
- -- Starter: $208/mo annual ($245 M2M) -- unlimited users
- -- Plus: $325/mo annual ($382 M2M) -- unlimited users
- -- Pro: $533/mo annual ($627 M2M) -- unlimited users
- -- 12-month contract typical; SMS, payments, and add-ons billed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Service Fusion require an annual contract?
Service Fusion bills annually with auto-renew clauses — common for mid-market FSM platforms. CrewConductor is month-to-month: keep paying as long as the software earns its keep, leave the day it doesn't. No 12-month commitment, no auto-renew traps, no contract dance to cancel.
What does Service Fusion actually cost?
Per published rates: Starter ~$208/mo billed annually, Plus ~$325/mo, Pro ~$533/mo (or $245/$382/$627 month-to-month). SMS, payment processing, and add-ons billed separately. Service Fusion advertises unlimited users on every tier. CrewConductor: $49/$99/$199/mo flat per business with month-to-month billing. At the entry tier the difference is roughly $1,900/year before counting add-on costs.
Can I migrate from Service Fusion to CrewConductor?
Yes. Export your customers, active jobs, and recurring service agreements from Service Fusion and send the file to our contact form — we will import everything for you, free. Setup of the platform itself takes under 10 minutes. Migration timing depends on how much data you have.
How does CrewConductor handle QuickBooks compared to Service Fusion?
Service Fusion has native two-way QuickBooks sync — that's its strongest integration. CrewConductor's QBO integration syncs customers, invoices, and payments with a visible sync log; estimate sync (Good/Better/Best tiered estimates) is coming soon. For shops where two-way QBO sync is core, Service Fusion is currently more mature.
Does CrewConductor have batch invoicing and recurring services?
Yes — and both are on every plan starting at the $49 Starter. Batch invoicing closes a hundred jobs in one click; recurring services auto-generate the next job at the configured interval. Service Fusion offers both on its tiers as well but at much higher monthly costs.
Do I need a credit card for the CrewConductor trial?
No. 14 days, email only. Service Fusion offers demos but no public self-serve free trial — you have to schedule a sales call before you can try the product. CrewConductor lets you sign up and start scheduling jobs in under 10 minutes.
When should I pick Service Fusion over CrewConductor?
Pick Service Fusion if (1) deep two-way QuickBooks sync is non-negotiable for your accounting workflow, (2) you specifically want the more mature mid-market HVAC feature set Service Fusion offers, or (3) you're already invested in its ecosystem. Otherwise CrewConductor is faster to start, cheaper, and a fraction of the commitment.
Try CrewConductor Free for 14 Days
No annual contract. No setup fee. No credit card. Cancel any time, month to month.