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FSM Weekly — April 2026
Jobber AI updates, HCP price changes, and 3 new platforms worth watching.
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FSM Software News.
No fluff. Just facts.

Every feature release, pricing change, and product update across Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, FieldPulse, Workiz, Markate, and QuoteIQ — independently tracked and broken down for home service contractors.

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Weekly Roundup
FSM Software Roundup: May 4, 2026 — Markate Kate AI, Jobber Checklists
Markate launches Kate AI Estimator. Jobber ships Checklists on Assessments and net terms by client type. Housecall Pro Trades 40 Under 40 nominations close. April 21 – May 4 coverage.
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Roundup
Weekly Roundup
FSM Software Roundup: April 20, 2026 — Jobber Pipeline, FieldServicePro Launch
Jobber ships Pipeline visual sales board and rebuilt Timesheets. Housecall Pro launches Trades 40 Under 40 program. Markate opens Connect API. FieldServicePro enters the flat-rate market.
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Roundup
Weekly Roundup
FSM Software Roundup: March 10, 2026 — 7 Updates That Matter
Jobber Home Depot integration, Housecall Pro mobile gallery sharing, ServiceTitan Atlas AI co-pilot, and 4 more updates broken down for contractors.
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Jobber
Platform Update
What New Features Did Jobber Release in March 2026?
Home Depot catalog integration, 5 new campaign filters, photo batch upload and markup tools. Full breakdown with plan availability for Core, Connect, Grow, and Plus.
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Jobber
Platform Review
Jobber Review 2026: Honest Pros, Cons, and Hidden Costs
A full breakdown of Jobber’s Core, Connect, Grow, and Plus plans — what’s actually included, what costs extra, and where it falls short for growing contractors.
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QuoteIQ
Platform Review
QuoteIQ CRM Review 2026: Flat-Rate FSM for 50+ Industries
Independent review of QuoteIQ’s flat-rate pricing model, AI Autopilot, MapMeasure Pro, and the 50+ features shipped in the March release. Where it wins, where it doesn’t.
ServiceTitan
Comparison
Best ServiceTitan Alternative in 2026
ServiceTitan’s enterprise pricing isn’t realistic for most home service operators. We rank the top alternatives that deliver enterprise-grade features without the six-figure commitment.
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Ranked
Comparison
Best CRM for Contractors in May 2026: Top 10 Ranked
The 10 best CRMs for home service contractors, ranked by pricing transparency, feature depth, and real contractor feedback. Updated for May 2026 with current plan tiers.
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Pricing
Pricing Deep Dive
How Much Does FSM Software Cost for a Small Business in 2026?
Real pricing across every major FSM platform — including the add-ons, per-user fees, and hidden costs that don’t show up on the marketing pages. Budget benchmarks for solo operators to 10-tech crews.
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Every article on this page is sourced directly from official product update pages, release notes, help center documentation, and company press releases. We don’t republish vendor marketing copy — we break down what actually changed and what it means for a contractor running a real business.

We track 10+ platforms every week. When nothing meaningful ships, we say so. When a feature sounds good in a press release but has a catch buried in the fine print, we find it and report it. More about how Service Business Academy works.

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