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.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee ($49–$199/mo) | Per-user, billed annually |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel any time | 12-month contract typical |
| Team size included | Up to 5, 25, or 75 crew members depending on plan | Per-user — every added tech raises the bill |
| Job scheduling + dispatch | Included on all plans | Included |
| Invoicing + estimates | Included on all plans | Included |
| SMS customer notifications | Pro plan and up ($99/mo) | Add-on — extra per-message fees |
| 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 | 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 crew member 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: ~$192/mo billed annually (Service Fusion website tier)
- -- Plus: ~$298/mo billed annually
- -- Pro: ~$489/mo billed annually
- -- 12-month contract; SMS, payments, and add-ons billed separately.
Try CrewConductor Free for 14 Days
No annual contract. No setup fee. No credit card. Cancel any time, month to month.