CrewConductor vs ServiceTitan
ServiceTitan is built for large operations with 50+ technicians and a dedicated office staff. If that's not you, there's a better option that costs 90% less.
Is CrewConductor a good ServiceTitan alternative for small contractors?
For shops under 50 techs — yes, by a wide margin. Flat $49–$199/mo with no setup fee or implementation, vs ServiceTitan's $550+/mo plus $2,500 setup and 6-week onboarding. Year-one savings: roughly $8,000+.
Short version: if you're a small-to-mid HVAC, plumbing, or electrical shop and you've been quoted $550+/mo with a $2,500 setup fee and a 6-week implementation for ServiceTitan, yes. CrewConductor charges a flat $49 / $99 / $199 per month (5 / 25 / 75 techs). No setup fee, no implementation, no annual contract. Year 1: $1,188 on Pro vs ~$9,100+ for ServiceTitan.
CrewConductor is the better fit if you're a shop under 50 techs that wants software running this afternoon. ServiceTitan is still the right choice if you have 50+ techs, a full office staff, and you actually use its marketing automation, call tracking, and pricebook management — those features justify the price for large operations but don't help a 5-person shop.
Below: feature-by-feature comparison, pricing side by side, and answers to the most common questions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $49-$199/mo | $550+/mo |
| Setup fee | $0 | $2,500+ |
| Time to get running | Under 10 minutes. We will import your customers for free. | 6+ weeks implementation |
| Target company size | 1-75 techs | 50+ technicians |
| Job scheduling | Included on all plans | Included |
| Invoicing | Included on all plans | Included |
| Estimates | Included on all plans | Included |
| Pricebook management | Not included | Included |
| Marketing automation | Not included | Included |
| Call tracking | Not included | Included |
| Crew trade specialties | Built-in | Included |
| Contract required | No -- cancel anytime | Annual contract typical |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Demo only (no self-serve trial) |
Why Small Shops Choose CrewConductor Over ServiceTitan
You don't need a 6-week implementation
ServiceTitan's onboarding process involves dedicated project managers, data migration specialists, and weeks of training. That makes sense when you have 50+ techs and an office manager. If you're a 5-person shop, you need something you can set up this afternoon.
$550/mo is overkill for most shops
ServiceTitan's price tag is justified by features like built-in marketing automation, call tracking, and pricebook management. But most contractors under 20 people don't use those features. You're paying for an enterprise platform when you need a reliable job scheduler and invoicing tool.
No $2,500 upfront cost
ServiceTitan's setup fee is a real barrier for contractors who are already watching cash flow carefully. CrewConductor has no setup fee, no annual contract, and you can cancel anytime. Start your trial today and be scheduling jobs by tonight.
Simple enough to use without training
ServiceTitan is powerful but complex. Your techs need training sessions to learn it. CrewConductor is designed so your crew can start using it immediately -- schedule jobs, send invoices, update job status -- without a manual.
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 contract. Cancel anytime.
Year 1 cost (Pro plan): $1,188
ServiceTitan
- -- Setup fee: $2,500+
- -- Monthly: $550+/mo
- -- Annual contract typically required
- -- 6+ week implementation timeline
Year 1 cost: $9,100+
Frequently asked questions
Why is CrewConductor so much cheaper than ServiceTitan?
ServiceTitan is built for HVAC operations with 50+ technicians, dedicated dispatchers, and an office staff. The $550+/mo and $2,500+ setup pay for marketing automation, call tracking, pricebook management, and white-glove onboarding. CrewConductor strips those out and focuses on the workflow most small shops actually use daily — scheduling, dispatch, invoicing — for $49 to $199/mo.
Can I migrate from ServiceTitan to CrewConductor?
Yes. Export your customers, active jobs, and recurring service agreements from ServiceTitan 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.
What features does ServiceTitan have that CrewConductor doesn't?
Pricebook management with auto-generated proposals, marketing automation, call tracking with recording, and deep enterprise reporting. ServiceTitan is also more mature for very large multi-location operations with dozens of dispatchers. If those are core to your operation, ServiceTitan is the right call. CrewConductor focuses on the daily flow for small to mid-sized contractors.
How long does setup take compared to ServiceTitan's 6-week implementation?
CrewConductor takes under 10 minutes for the platform — sign up, add your crew, and start scheduling. ServiceTitan typically takes 6+ weeks with a dedicated project manager, data migration specialists, and team training. We will import your existing customer list for free; just send us the file. No implementation calls or fees.
Do I have to sign a contract with CrewConductor?
No. CrewConductor is month-to-month — cancel any time, no penalties. ServiceTitan typically requires an annual contract with auto-renew. We believe if our software stops being worth $49 or $99 a month, you should be able to walk away the same day you decide.
What's the total Year 1 cost difference?
Pro plan on CrewConductor: $99 × 12 = $1,188 with no setup fee. ServiceTitan: $550+/mo × 12 + $2,500+ setup = ~$9,100+ in year one. That's roughly a $7,900 difference, before counting the cost of the 6-week implementation downtime your team absorbs with ServiceTitan.
Is CrewConductor too small for my shop?
CrewConductor's Enterprise tier covers up to 75 techs at $199/mo flat, with custom pricing for shops above that. Our shop size sweet spot is 1-75 techs. If you're above that and need ServiceTitan-style call center plus marketing automation, ServiceTitan is the right call. Most contractors under 50 techs find CrewConductor's feature set sufficient.
When should I pick ServiceTitan over CrewConductor?
Pick ServiceTitan if (1) you have 50+ techs and a dedicated office staff to operate the platform, (2) call tracking, marketing automation, or pricebook management are central to your business model, or (3) you're an enterprise HVAC operation that needs deep multi-location reporting. For most small-to-mid contractors, ServiceTitan is overkill.
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