FieldOpsAudit
Research-based help for trade and field-service software decisions: side-by-side comparisons that model real cost at specific technician counts, interactive calculators for the numbers that actually drive a hiring or software decision, and compliance guides that cite the regulation directly rather than paraphrasing someone else's summary.
Comparisons
Head-to-head software comparisons that go past the vendor's "starting at" price to show true cost at different technician counts.
- Jobber vs Housecall Pro — fee escalation compared at 1, 5, and 10 technicians.
- Housecall Pro vs ServiceTitan — the cost tipping point for switching upmarket.
- ServiceTitan Alternatives for Small HVAC — contract lock-in and migration paths for smaller shops.
- Jobber vs QuoteIQ for Solo Trades — property-measuring and client-portal features for one-person crews.
- Workiz vs FieldPulse for Dispatching — built-in phone systems vs custom forms and open API.
Calculators
Interactive tools that turn published pricing and standard cost-accounting formulas into a real number for your business.
- FSM Total Cost of Ownership Calculator — base subscription, seat overages, add-ons, and card processing in one annual figure.
- Technician Billable Hourly Rate Calculator — the rate you need to charge to hit a target margin.
- Subcontractor vs Employee Cost Calculator — true cost difference between a 1099 rate and a W-2 hire.
Compliance
Guides that cite the specific federal regulation involved, so you're working from the source rather than a summary of a summary.
- W-2 vs 1099 Field Technicians Guide — the DOL and IRS tests for worker classification.
- OSHA Residential Trades Safety Checklist — PPE, SDS access, ladder, and trenching requirements under 29 CFR 1926.