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Electrical Software Comparison · 2026

TradesOS vs ServiceTitan for Electrical Shops

Everything electrical contractors need to know before choosing between TradesOS and ServiceTitan in 2026.

Bottom line

For electrical contractors, TradesOS offers the same core capabilities as ServiceTitan at a fraction of the cost — with an AI receptionist included.

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Pricing at a glance

ServiceTitan
$298–$698+/mo + $98/tech
Annual contract required.
TradesOS
$79/mo flat
Unlimited techs. No contracts. No implementation fees.

Feature comparison

TradesOS vs ServiceTitan for electrical contractors

Feature
TradesOS
ServiceTitan
Starting price
$79/mo flat
$298–$698+/mo
Per-user/tech fees
None
$98+/tech
Setup time
< 10 minutes
3–6 months
Implementation fee
$0
$2,000–$10,000+
Contract required
No
Yes — annual
AI SMS receptionist
Included
Not included
Mobile app
Full
Available
Dispatch board
Included
Included
Invoicing
Included
Included
Customer portal
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Included
Best for
1–50 techs
50+ techs

Why shops switch

Where TradesOS wins for electrical contractors

Flat $79/mo — no math required

ServiceTitan starts at $298/mo for the base platform, then adds $98+ per tech. A 5-tech HVAC shop pays $788/mo minimum. TradesOS is $79/mo for unlimited techs.

Live in 10 minutes, not 6 months

ServiceTitan requires a multi-month onboarding process with dedicated implementation staff and training. TradesOS connects in one browser tab.

AI receptionist — included

ServiceTitan doesn't include an AI SMS receptionist in any tier. TradesOS texts back leads in under 30 seconds, qualifies the job, and books it — at no extra cost.

No annual contract

ServiceTitan requires annual contracts with steep cancellation fees. TradesOS is month-to-month. Cancel anytime. No paperwork.

Our honest take

When ServiceTitan makes sense

  • Strongest enterprise feature set in the industry
  • Deep reporting and multi-location support
  • Integrations with most major HVAC suppliers
  • Built for shops doing $5M+ in annual revenue

Best for

Large commercial and residential shops (50+ techs) that need enterprise reporting, multi-location management, and supplier integrations — and have budget for a 6-month implementation.

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