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TL;DR
Jobber leads this six-product comparison for smaller plumbing companies that want cards, bank payments, Tap to Pay, invoices, and customer records together. ServiceTitan fits larger operators, while Housecall Pro offers broad field collection options. Buyers should compare total processing costs and test refunds, deposits, partial payments, chargebacks, and reconciliation.
Scored shortlist
Quick comparison
| Rank | Product | Best for | Score | Standout feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jobber Payments | Small plumbing teams collecting online and in the field | 9.2/10 | Cards, bank payments, and Tap to Pay inside Jobber |
| 02 | ServiceTitan Payments | Larger plumbing operations using ServiceTitan | 9/10 | Payments linked to field-service and accounting workflows |
| 03 | Housecall Pro Payments | Plumbers wanting mobile cards, checks, and payment plans | 8.8/10 | Field collection beside estimates and invoices |
| 04 | WorkizPay | Workiz users combining payments and consumer financing | 8.6/10 | Payments, ACH, wallets, and financing in one workflow |
| 05 | FieldPulse Payments | FieldPulse users collecting deposits and invoice payments | 8.3/10 | Payments tied to estimates, invoices, and customer portal |
| 06 | Service Fusion Payments | Smaller service businesses using Service Fusion | 8/10 | Integrated card collection in a field-service platform |
Scores are editorial calculations on a 10-point scale. Payment does not affect eligibility, coverage, scoring, or position.
Frozen method
What qualifies for this ranking?
Eligibility required integrated payment collection, plumbing or home-service workflow support, invoice connection, and official documentation. The frozen score gives 20 percent each to payment methods and plumbing workflow fit. Field collection, reconciliation, and controls receive 15 percent each. Pricing clarity receives 15 percent. Company claims count as product documentation, not independent outcome evidence.
Product analysis
What does the public evidence support?
Each entry separates provider documentation, editorial analysis, buyer fit, and remaining verification work.
Jobber Payments
Best for: Small plumbing teams collecting online and in the field
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- Payment collection connects with quotes, invoices, and client records.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Processing availability and rates vary by country and method.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
ServiceTitan Payments
Best for: Larger plumbing operations using ServiceTitan
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- The platform connects field collection, invoices, reporting, and customer records.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Pricing requires a sales process.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
Housecall Pro Payments
Best for: Plumbers wanting mobile cards, checks, and payment plans
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- The plumbing product documents cards, Tap to Pay, mobile checks, and recurring billing.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Buyers should model surcharging and processing terms carefully.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
WorkizPay
Best for: Workiz users combining payments and consumer financing
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- The plumbing page documents multiple payment methods and financing.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Exact costs depend on account terms and payment mix.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
FieldPulse Payments
Best for: FieldPulse users collecting deposits and invoice payments
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- The platform documents estimates, invoices, customer portal, and payments.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Public processing detail is less complete than the leaders.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
Service Fusion Payments
Best for: Smaller service businesses using Service Fusion
The official product documentation supports the listed workflow. Provider-published statements establish documented features. They do not guarantee results for every plumbing company.
Pros
- The provider documents payment processing with service-business records.
- The product met every frozen eligibility requirement.
Cons
- Plumbing-specific controls and current public pricing need confirmation.
- The Rankings Desk did not run a paid standardized product test.
Primary source:Official product documentation
Research notes
What are the limits of this ranking?
The Rankings Desk reviewed current public primary sources. It did not buy every product or run a standardized plumbing account. Features, integrations, prices, and availability can change. Buyers should test real workflows, permissions, exceptions, failures, and reporting before committing.
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the highest score guarantee the best fit?
No. The score summarizes evidence under this method. Existing software, company size, workflow, locations, staffing, and budget can change the best choice.
What should a plumbing software pilot include?
Use representative customers, jobs, staff roles, exceptions, permissions, failures, and reporting. Define the expected outcome for each scenario before testing.
Are provider case studies independent evidence?
No. A provider case study documents a customer example published by that company. It does not guarantee the same result elsewhere.
How often should a ranking be rechecked?
Recheck it after material product, pricing, integration, or evidence changes. Buyers should confirm critical details directly before purchase.
Research notes
Sources
Research notes
Corrections and additional evidence
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