BigChange vs FieldEdge (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, BigChange grades higher than FieldEdge: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
BigChange grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FieldEdge
Field service software for HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick BigChange if
- Fits if you run a UK field service firm with vans to track
- Works for teams that want jobs, quotes and fleet in one system
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you are outside the UK, as the pages are written for UK businesses
- Watch out: no price is published, only a demo
- Watch out: hardware like tablets and fuel cards is sold on top
- Skip it if you want to try it first, since no trial is listed
Pick FieldEdge if
- Fits if you run a home service company on QuickBooks and sell service agreements
- Works for shops that want pricebook-based quotes sent from the field
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price listed, since every plan says Request Pricing
- Tight if you have a bigger crew, as mobile licences stop at 2 on Select, 4 on Premier and 6 on Elite
- Pricey if you want the proposal tool, marketing or customer portal, which cost extra on Select and Premier
- Watch out: warehouse inventory on Elite needs QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise with Advanced Inventory
- Not for you if you want a free trial, as none is on record
How we grade them
| 2.0GPABigChangeFair | 1.8GPAFieldEdgeWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe pricing page publishes no prices and offers a demo. | CNo price is published, so there is nothing to set against the category's $35 to $99 spread and it sits in the ordinary band. Select, Premier and Elite all say Request Pricing. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on the listing. | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so nothing to try before paying. |
| Features | BScheduling, CRM, quotes, invoicing, fleet tracking, worksheets and a customer portal cover the job. | CDispatching, scheduling, quotes and a pricebook, service agreements, payments and reporting. Proposal Pro, MarketingEdge, Academy and the customer portal are call-for-pricing add-ons on Select and Premier, and warehouse inventory on Elite only works with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Engineers' worksheets and customer records need setting up. | CNo store rating on record. Agreements, a pricebook and QuickBooks sync take setting up before dispatch pays off. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with a digital job app for engineers, plus Xero, Sage and Microsoft Word. | BWeb, with QuickBooks, FleetSharp, Podium, Customer Lobby and FieldEdge Flat Rate connections. No desktop app, and the pages read show no phone platforms. |
| Best for | UK field firms that also track vehicles | HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops on QuickBooks |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BigChange and FieldEdge. How we grade
Where they differ
- BigChange also covers time clock.
- FieldEdge also covers time tracking and business texting.
In commonWebInvoicingReportsJob schedulingQuotes and estimates
At a glance
| BigChange | FieldEdge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | BigChange | FieldEdge |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
BigChange
- The pricing page publishes no prices; it offers a demo instead.
- The vendor is based in Leeds, UK, and its pages are written for UK businesses.
- Hardware such as rugged tablets, smartphones and fuel cards is sold alongside the software.
FieldEdge
- No prices are published: Select, Premier and Elite all say Request Pricing.
- Mobile app licenses are capped per plan: 2 on Select, 4 on Premier and 6 on Elite.
- Proposal Pro, MarketingEdge, Academy and the Consumer Management Portal are Call for Pricing add-ons on Select and Premier; Elite includes them.
- Warehouse inventory management on Elite works only with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise with Advanced Inventory.
Key features
BigChange
- Job scheduling and CRM
- Schedule jobs for the workforce and keep a view of each customer, site and contract, with call handling and sales opportunities in one place.
- Quotes and invoicing
- Customers can accept quotes online, invoices are raised from jobs, and invoices push to Xero. Integrated payments are also listed.
- Fleet tracking and vehicle checks
- Live fleet tracking, electronic walk-around checks and driver behavior reports such as speeding and harsh braking.
- Digital worksheets and proof of service
- Engineers get jobs digitally with job histories, step-by-step worksheets, risk assessments, photos and signatures.
- Customer portal and reminders
- Customers can request jobs and download job cards, and receive ETAs, booking confirmations and service reminders.
- AI office assistant
- Turns emails and photos into draft jobs, customers and quotes for the office team to approve.
FieldEdge
- Dispatching and scheduling
- A central dispatch board, call booking and scheduling, with advanced dispatching on the Premier and Elite plans.
- Quotes and pricebook
- Single-option quotes on Select, multi-option quotes on Premier and Elite, and a flat-rate pricebook on every plan.
- Service agreements
- Basic agreements on Select and advanced service agreements on Premier and Elite.
- QuickBooks sync
- Sync with QuickBooks Online and Desktop is listed on all three plans.
- FieldEdge Payments
- Built-in card processing and invoicing, with on-site payment collection by technicians.
- Reporting
- Reports on every plan; Premier adds 10 saved reports and Elite unlimited saved reports.
Plans
BigChange
Pricing could not be confirmed. See bigchange.com.
FieldEdge
Pricing could not be confirmed. See fieldedge.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, BigChange or FieldEdge?
As of Nov 13, 2026, BigChange has no price we could confirm, and FieldEdge has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, BigChange or FieldEdge?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither BigChange nor FieldEdge has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.