Independent tool research for service businesses

Buy smarter tools.
Run a smarter business.

We research and compare AI, software, call handling, CRM, scheduling, reputation and growth tools for home and field service businesses.

HVAC • Plumbing • Electrical • Roofing • Restoration • Landscaping • Painting • Flooring • Handyman + more
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Real buyer questionsWe start with the problem, not the commission.
Side-by-side comparisonsUnderstand tradeoffs before you commit.
Small-business focusBuilt around real field-service workflows.
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Start here

What problem are you trying to solve?

One service company can need several different tools. We organize recommendations by the job they need to do.

Coming first

Research queue

These are the buying decisions we're prioritizing as Trade Tool Report launches.

Comparison

Housecall Pro vs Jobber

Which platform makes more sense for a small home-service company?

In research
Buyer guide

Best AI Receptionists for Contractors

AI versus human answering, cost, booking, after-hours coverage and limits.

In research
Buyer guide

Best Call Tracking for Contractors

Which tools help you know which marketing actually produces phone leads?

In research
Our rule

We test it before you spend money on it.

Trade Tool Report exists to make software buying decisions easier for operators who don't have time to demo ten products.

How we evaluate tools

  • Who the tool is actually for
  • Core problem it solves
  • Pricing and contract friction
  • Setup and operational complexity
  • Important limitations
  • Alternatives worth comparing
Follow the build

See the tests as we publish them.

Short reviews, comparisons and practical buying guidance on all three major short-form platforms.