For the owner
See the business beyond today’s schedule.
- Open quotes, unpaid invoices and revenue in one view
- Job-cost reports show margin on every panel upgrade
FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS WITH 1–25 ELECTRICIANS
Electrician management software.
Less paperwork. More jobs done.
Zentive keeps your customers, quotes, scheduling and invoices in one system, so the office and the electricians in the field work from the same job.
This week · 2 electricians4 jobs scheduled · 1 quote open
MON
200-amp panel upgradeHarper residence · Mike R. · 8:00–4:00
ConfirmedTUE
EV charger install, 50A circuitOkafor residence · Dana L. · 9:00–1:00
ConfirmedWED
Troubleshoot: no power to kitchenService call · Mike R. · 1:00–3:00
DispatchedTHU
Lighting maintenance, monthlyRidge Plaza (commercial) · Dana L. · 7:00–11:00
RecurringOPEN
Quote #1043 · Generator transfer switchSent Oct 15 · awaiting approval
Follow upToday · Mike R.Job 1 of 2
200-amp panel upgrade
Harper residence · 8:00 AM · Confirmed
- AccessSide gate, code 4410
- ScopeReplace 100A panel, 30 circuits
- Materials200A panel, breakers, ground rod
- Permit#E-26-0912 on file
- Hours logged0:00 · Clock in
Clock inAdd photos
Zentive customers include
HVAC
Landscaping
Tree care
Commercial landscaping
Construction & property maintenance
Integrates with
the tools you already use.
QuickBooks Online
Stripe
Google Maps
Mailchimp ONE JOB, START TO FINISH
A panel upgrade,
from quote to paid invoice.
Electrician management software, also called electrical contractor software, runs the business side of an electrical company in one system: customers, quotes, scheduling, invoices and payments. Here is how a 200-amp panel upgrade moves through Zentive today.
- Service calls, troubleshooting and emergency repairs
- Panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators and new installs
- Residential customers and commercial accounts
- Recurring inspections and maintenance visits
- 1Prepare the quote
Add labor as hours at your rate, materials from your catalog and the permit as a line item.
8 hrs labor200A panelPermit. Send it for online approval. - 2Assign the job
The approved quote becomes a job. Schedule it for Monday, assign Mike, and the scope, access code and photos travel to his phone.
- 3Invoice after completion
Mike clocks out, adds photos and marks the job done. The office turns it into an invoice, the customer pays online and it syncs to QuickBooks Online.
LESS CHASING. MORE DOING.
The whole job.
From first call to paid invoice.
Quotes, scheduling, customers and invoicing in one electrician business software, for the office and the field.
Select a feature to explore
Price the job. Send it before you leave the driveway.
Electrician quote software · electrician estimating software
- Build estimates from your own services and materials, with labor hours, markup and permit fees as line items.
- The customer approves online, and the approved quote becomes a scheduled job without re-typing anything.
- Templates for common work like panel upgrades, EV charger installs and service calls speed up the next quote.
Assign the job. Reshuffle the day when the phone rings.
Electrician scheduling software · electrician job management software
- Service calls, installs and return visits sit on one calendar by electrician, with drag-and-drop rescheduling.
- Each job carries the work order, address, access notes and photos to the electrician’s phone.
- Routing and live GPS show the office where the crew is, so the next urgent call goes to the closest van.
Know the customer before you knock.
Electrician CRM software
- Contacts, properties, service history and open quotes stay together on one customer record.
- Follow up on unapproved bids and new inquiries from the same place, with every email logged.
- Commercial accounts with several locations and recurring inspections stay organized under one customer.
Invoice at completion. Get paid without chasing.
Electrician invoicing software · electrical contractor billing software
- Turn the finished work order into an invoice from the app and send it before the next stop.
- Customers pay by card or ACH online. Automatic reminders follow up on unpaid balances.
- Invoices and payments sync to QuickBooks Online on eligible plans, so nothing is keyed twice.
A BETTER DAY FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
Office, field, customer.
Everyone on the same page.
For the electrician
Arrive with the details already in hand.
- Route, access notes and work order on the phone
- Clock in, add photos and close the job from the truck
For the customer
Fewer calls to ask what is happening.
- Appointment and payment reminders by text and email
- Approve quotes and pay invoices online
SMS and email reminders are one-way. Customers reply by phone or email.
START SMALL. MAKE ROOM TO GROW.
A plan for your team.
A price you can see.
Try Zentive free for 14 days. No credit card required.
Starter
1 user$51/month
$612/year, billed annually.
For the solo electrician.
- Scheduling and job management
- Create quotes and invoices
- Digital payments
Standard
Up to 5 users$95/month
$1140/year, billed annually.
For a growing crew that wants QuickBooks sync.
- Automated email and SMS
- Route planning
- QuickBooks integration
Growth Pro
Up to 15 users$175/month
$2100/year, billed annually.
For a larger shop that needs job costing.
- Automated SMS notifications
- Real-time job costing data
- Quote follow-up automations
Annual prices are the monthly equivalent of a plan paid once a year. Switch to “Billed monthly” to see month-to-month pricing with no annual commitment.
All prices in USD. See the full feature breakdown for plan availability. More than 15 users? Talk to us.
ACCOUNTING, CONNECTED
Electrician software compatible with QuickBooks Online.
Searching for electrician software that works with QuickBooks usually means one thing: stop typing the same invoice twice. Here is exactly what the integration does.
- Which QuickBooks
- QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported.
- What syncs
- Customers, invoices, payments and approved crew time. Enter them once in Zentive and they flow to QuickBooks Online.
- When it syncs
- Automatically, as invoices are created and payments are recorded. Built-in checks flag duplicates and mismatches before they reach your books.
- Which plans
- Standard and Growth Pro. Starter does not include the QuickBooks Online connection.
Zentive handles the field side: quotes, scheduling, work orders, invoicing and payments. It hands the accounting to QuickBooks Online. It does not replace QuickBooks or your bookkeeper. Read more about the QuickBooks integration.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare the workflow.
Then compare the price.
The best software for electrical contractors fits your team size, your billing and the jobs you actually run. Compare what is included at the entry price, not just the number.
| Software | Entry price & basis | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Zentive | $51/moStarter · 1 user · billed annually ($64/mo monthly) | Standard adds up to 5 users and QuickBooks Online sync at $95/mo annually. 14-day free trial, no credit card. |
| Jobber | $29/moCore · 1 user · billed annually | QuickBooks Online sync and automatic payments are listed on Connect, from $99/mo for 1 user annually. Additional users are $29/mo each. |
| Housecall Pro | $59/moBasic · 1 user · billed annually ($79/mo monthly) | QuickBooks integration and additional users are listed on higher plans. Confirm what Basic includes for your team. |
| ServiceTitan | Request pricingPer-technician pricing, quoted by vendor | Built for larger shops with onboarding fees and add-on modules. Compare the full package for a small crew before committing. |
Sources: each vendor’s published pricing page, checked October 15, 2026. Entry plans are not feature-equivalent. Billing terms, user limits, modules and fees differ. Confirm a quote for your exact needs.
IS ZENTIVE THE RIGHT FIT?
For shops that want the business side organized.
Choose Zentive when your priority is keeping customers, quotes, schedules, work orders and payments together, with pricing built for a small electrical contractor rather than a 50-truck operation.
Need takeoff, load calculation or design software?
Zentive manages the business workflow. For plan takeoffs, bid counts, load calculations, panel schedules or code lookups, use dedicated electrical estimating or engineering software alongside it.
BRING YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOU
A fresh start.
Without starting from scratch.
Moving from Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan or a spreadsheet and a shoebox of invoices? Start with your customer list, then build the workflow around your crew.
- 01
Bring over your customers
Import your customer list by CSV.
- 02
Add your services and prices
Service call rates, common installs and the materials you quote most.
- 03
Get the crew ready
Assign electricians and review the route. Guided onboarding is available.
General Zentive walkthrough · Loads when you choose to watch.
LET’S WALK THROUGH YOUR WORKDAY
See how your business
could run with Zentive.
Bring a real workflow: a panel-upgrade estimate, a commercial maintenance account or a full day of service calls. We’ll walk through it together.
- See the features that matter to your crew
- Ask about migration, QuickBooks and pricing
- Check the fit before you commit
Your questions.
A real product walkthrough.
Free, 30-minute demo with the Zentive team.
Choose a time Pick an available slot directly in our calendar.GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A few things
worth knowing.
Solo operators, commercial work, quoting labor and materials, QuickBooks and the trial.
Ask us about your workflow →Does Zentive work for a solo electrician?
Yes. The Starter plan is one user at $51 per month equivalent, billed annually, and covers quotes, scheduling, invoices and online payments. Many owner-operators start there and move to Standard when they hire a second electrician or want QuickBooks Online sync.
Can I schedule and dispatch electricians for service calls?
Yes. Assign service calls, installations and return visits to electricians on one calendar, adjust the day when an urgent call comes in and share the job details with the field. Routing and GPS help the office see where the team is. Your dispatcher still decides who goes where and when.
Can I quote labor and materials separately on an electrical estimate?
Yes. Add labor as hours at your rate, pull materials from your own product catalog, and add permits or markup as their own line items. The customer sees a clear estimate, approves it online, and the approved work becomes a scheduled job without re-entering the details.
Is this electrical estimating or takeoff software?
No. Zentive is business-management software. It prices the services and materials you enter, but it does not do plan takeoffs, counts from drawings, load calculations or code lookups. For commercial bid takeoffs, use dedicated electrical estimating software alongside Zentive.
Does Zentive work with QuickBooks for electrical contractors?
Yes, on eligible plans. Zentive syncs customers, invoices and payments with QuickBooks Online so you are not re-keying the same job twice. It connects operations with your accounting; it does not replace QuickBooks or your bookkeeper.
Can I invoice from the job site and collect payment?
Yes. Create the invoice when the work is done, send it by email, accept card or ACH payment online and send automatic reminders for unpaid balances. Autopay is available for recurring accounts. Payment-processing fees are separate from the subscription.
Does the electrician mobile app work in the field?
Yes. Electricians see their assigned jobs, schedule, customer notes, access instructions and photos on their phone, record time and add photos and notes from the job. The app supports offline access with later syncing. Test your crew's workflow during the free trial.
Can I manage larger electrical projects, not just service calls?
Yes. Quote the project, schedule it across multiple days or visits, track labor and materials against the estimate, and invoice as the work is completed. Review job-cost reports on eligible plans to see margin by job. Discuss multi-phase billing or retainage requirements during a demo.
Does this work for both residential and commercial electrical contractors?
Yes. Keep residential customers and commercial accounts, including multiple service locations, in one customer list with the service history attached. Recurring inspection or maintenance visits can be scheduled automatically for commercial accounts.
Is there a flat-rate electrical pricebook?
You set your own prices for services and materials and reuse them in estimates and invoices. Zentive does not ship a preloaded flat-rate electrical pricebook or live supplier pricing. Bring your own pricing, and ask about catalog setup during a demo.
Can I track electrician hours and job costs?
Yes. Electricians clock in and out by job from the mobile app. Labor hours, materials and other costs appear against revenue in job-cost and business reports on eligible plans, so you can see which jobs earn and which need a better price.
Can customers get reminders, request work and leave reviews?
Yes. Zentive sends appointment and payment reminders, offers a customer portal for quote requests and invoices, and sends review requests after the job. SMS reminders are one-way; it is not a two-way texting inbox. Customers reply by phone or email.
Is there free electrician software or a free trial?
Zentive offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, not a permanently free plan. The free electrical estimate template and invoice generator linked on this page can be used without a subscription. Paid plans start at $51 per month equivalent, billed annually.
How many users are included, and can I switch from Jobber or Housecall Pro?
Starter includes 1 user, Standard up to 5 and Growth Pro up to 15. Import your customer list by CSV, and guided onboarding is available. Ask about historical invoices, attachments and open estimates before planning a migration.
USEFUL BEFORE YOUR FIRST LOGIN
Free tools for
your next electrical job.
Start with the paperwork. Then bring the whole workflow together in Zentive.
FREE ESTIMATE TEMPLATE
Quote the service call or install.
Itemize labor, materials and permits. Download a clear PDF estimate.
Create an electrical estimate →FREE INVOICE GENERATORBill for the work.
Create a professional electrical invoice with your service details.
Create an electrical invoice →FREE WORK ORDER TEMPLATEMake the scope clear.
Give your electrician a clear record of the job and instructions.
Create a work order →MAKE ROOM FOR THE BUSINESS YOU WANT
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