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 FieldEdge, point by point.
Side by side
Every capability, compared.
| Capability | Lakehouse | FieldEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & onboarding | ||
| White-glove data migration | Included | Self-serve or paid |
| Price book built for you | Included | Do it yourself |
| Business phone & email setup | Included | Add-on |
| Dedicated success manager | Included, ongoing | Self-serve 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 | Limited mobile |
| Ongoing real-person support | Included | Tiered |
| Pricing model | ||
| How you pay | One price, everything included | Tiered, QuickBooks-tied |
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 FieldEdge?
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 FieldEdge might fit better
If your accounting lives entirely in QuickBooks and you want software built tightly around it, FieldEdge leans that way.
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.
Is Lakehouse better than FieldEdge for mobile?
Lakehouse is mobile-first with full iOS and Android functionality, where FieldEdge mobile is more limited.
Does Lakehouse tie to QuickBooks like FieldEdge?
Lakehouse handles invoicing and payments natively and can migrate your QuickBooks data. See switch from QuickBooks.
Can I migrate from FieldEdge?
Yes. We handle the import for you. See switch from FieldEdge.
Is Lakehouse only for HVAC?
No. It is built for HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and garage door first, and works for 15 more trades.
Does Lakehouse include payments?
Yes, at cost, with no markup.
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 FieldEdge'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.