FieldPulse is designed around the job dispatch model: create a job, assign a tech, track time, collect payment. That model works well for HVAC and plumbing service calls. It does not map to how a cabinet shop or countertop fabricator operates: field measure first, then order, then delivery coordination, then room-by-room installation over multiple visits, billed on a schedule of values.
Scaftra is built around the finish trade install sequence. Field measures gate fabrication orders. Delivery windows are tracked per room. Install phases update room status. AIA Pay Applications or direct invoices follow the actual flow of completed work.
Start free trial→Scaftra is purpose-built for finish interior trade contractors who work in phases across rooms: cabinet installers, countertop fabricators, trim carpenters, painters, tile setters, flooring installers, glass shops, closet companies, and door/hardware installers. The whole product is designed around this workflow.
FieldPulse is built for service-oriented trade contractors, particularly in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and similar trades where work is structured as discrete service jobs assigned to technicians. It has strong CRM, quoting, time tracking, and invoicing features for that service-call model.
| Capability | Scaftra | FieldPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Room-by-room install tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Field measure workflow | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trade-specific phase sequence (FM to order to delivery to install) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AIA Pay Application billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client selection sign-off | ✓ | ✗ |
| Subcontractor portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily logs and photo proof | ✓ | ≈ |
| Job costing by room | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling creates project assignments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Stripe-powered client payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service dispatch CRM | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Yes ≈ Partial ✗ No
FieldPulse charges per user, which adds up for install crews. Scaftra's flat monthly rate covers the whole team without per-seat billing pressure.
Scaftra adds the room-level structure that finish trades need. Field measures are logged per room and must complete before orders are submitted. Cabinet or countertop orders, deliveries, and installs are tracked as separate phases per room. AIA Pay Application billing handles retainage on commercial contracts. Scheduling creates project assignments so crews only see jobs they are assigned to. FieldPulse has none of these finish-trade-specific workflows.
Bring one project onto Scaftra. We'll set up your trades, your rooms, your proof chain, and your vendor portal, and connect it to the financial system you already run.