The short version
How they differ.
The headline difference: Lakehouse gives you everything in one transparent price with a real person to set it up. Here is how that plays out against FieldPulse, point by point.
Side by side
Every capability, compared.
| Capability | Lakehouse | FieldPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & onboarding | ||
| White-glove data migration | Included | Self-serve |
| Price book built for you | Included | Do it yourself |
| Business phone & email setup | Included | Add-on |
| Dedicated success manager | Included, ongoing | Standard support |
| Communications | ||
| Text, email, and call in one thread | Included | Partial |
| Internal comments on each job | Included | Yes |
| A2P registration help | Included | Do it yourself |
| Jobs & scheduling | ||
| Calendar & dispatch | Included | Yes |
| Job as a project (full lifecycle) | Included | Partial |
| Multiple invoices per job | Included | Limited |
| Equipment records with nameplate capture | Included | Add-on |
| Money | ||
| Estimates from your price book | Included | Yes |
| Invoicing | Included | Yes |
| Payment processing at cost | Included | Marked-up fees |
| Recurring memberships | Included | Add-on |
| Marketing & growth | ||
| Segmented re-engagement campaigns | Included | Add-on |
| Google review requests | Included | Add-on |
| Lead capture forms with address verification | Included | Yes |
| Team & platform | ||
| Role-based access (owner, office, tech) | Included | Yes |
| iOS, Android, and web | Included | Yes |
| Ongoing real-person support | Included | Tiered |
| Pricing model | ||
| How you pay | One price, everything included | Tiered plans plus add-ons |
Included with Lakehouse
Built in here. Often extra there.
- White-glove data migration
- Price book built for you
- Business phone and email setup
- Dedicated success manager
- Segmented marketing campaigns
- Google review requests
- Recurring memberships
- Payment processing at cost
- Multiple invoices per job
- Equipment records
Coming from FieldPulse?
Bring your history. Leave the busywork.
Your success manager moves your customers, price book, and job history for you. It is a guided process at your pace, and we do not leave you to figure it out.
See the switch guideWhen FieldPulse might fit better
If you prefer to set things up yourself and want a flexible generalist tool, FieldPulse is a reasonable choice.
From the field
“We switched and never looked back. Everything is in one place and someone actually answers when we call.”
Dave R., Metro Plumbing
Common questions
Questions from growth-minded owners.
How is Lakehouse different from FieldPulse?
White-glove onboarding, deep specialization in four primary trades, and everything included in one price.
Can I import my FieldPulse data?
Yes. We handle the migration for you.
Which has better onboarding?
Lakehouse includes a dedicated success manager who sets everything up with you.
Is Lakehouse good for HVAC and plumbing specifically?
Yes. Those are two of our four primary trades. See HVAC and plumbing.
Does Lakehouse include payments and memberships?
Yes, both are included.
Sources
Verify it yourself.
Competitor details on this page reflect their published information and pricing model as of July 2026. Pricing and features change, so check FieldPulse's site directly for current details.
See it on your own jobs.
Book a working session with the Lakehouse team. Bring a real job, a real estimate, and a real question about running your business. We will show you how Lakehouse handles it.