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Explorer Shafers

by Explorer Software / Shafers

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 2 revisions

Deeply focused on scheduling renewals and dynamically signaling when to increase pricing to aggressively protect margins on legacy service agreements.

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About This Product

Field service management with integrated accounting, dispatching, and flat rate pricing for HVAC and plumbing contractors. Specializes in service agreement profitability tracking. GPS nearest-technician dispatching and on-site invoice printing. Built-in payroll eliminates QuickBooks.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Available
Free trial
No
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
Cloud

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.0
Features
8.0
Support
5.0
Value
5.5
Integrations
7.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Features

49 features confirmed across 14categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Invoicing & Payments7features

InvoicingBilling & InvoicingPayment ProcessingPayment CollectionAutomatic Invoice Creation from Quotes, Bookings, and Completed JobsConvert quotes to invoices instantlyInstant Auto-Generated Invoicing Upon Job CompletionInstant invoice creation upon work order completionMilestone Or Percentage BillingIncremental billingRecurring InvoicingAutomated Progressive BillingIncremental billing

Mobile & Field Tools7features

Offline ModeOffline ModeDigital FormsDigital FormsDigital SignaturesSignature CaptureImage Capture And TaggingPhoto CaptureTechnician Mobile AppMobile AccessMobile Web App for Service ProvidersMobile tools for techniciansAuto Data EntryEliminates duplicate data entry

Scheduling & Dispatch5features

DispatchingDispatch ManagementSchedulingScheduling and dispatchingWork OrdersWork Order ManagementJob And Customer MappingAccess customer history and job details on mobile devicesProject ManagementTask Management

Platform & Customization5features

Back Office Data SyncReal Time Data SynchronizationCustom FieldsCustomizable FormsDocument ManagementFile StorageDouble Entry PreventionEliminate double data entryRole-Based Access ControlUser Role Management

Reporting & Analytics4features

AnalyticsSales AnalyticsReportingCustomizable dashboardsReal Time Operational Data Collection and AnalysisReal Time DataReal Time Project Dashboards with Cost to Complete and Schedule VarianceCustomizable dashboards and real-time reports

CRM & Sales4features

CRMCustomer ManagementLead ManagementJob ManagementCentralized Customer InformationMobile job information and customer history accessContract ManagementContract/License Management

Inventory Management3features

Inventory ManagementInventory ManagementParts And Materials PurchasingPurchasing managementPurchase OrdersOrder Management

Accounting Integration3features

Job CostingCost breakdown analysisAccounting IntegrationIntegrated accountingAutomated PayrollPayroll

Fleet & GPS Management2features

GPS TrackingGps TrackingGIS RoutingRoute Optimization

Customer Communication2features

Client PortalSelf Service PortalNotificationsAlerts/Notifications

Technician Management2features

License ManagementExpense ManagementTime TrackingOnline Time Clock

Equipment & Asset Management2features

Equipment TrackingActivity TrackingAsset ManagementEquipment management

Compliance & Safety2features

Automated Permit Status TrackingRenewal management and alertsFSS Program and Escrow Account ManagementEscrow accounting

Estimating & Quoting1feature

Quoting & EstimatesQuotes/Estimates

Integrations 2 across 1 category

Accounting 2
QuickBooks Desktop Native
QuickBooks Online Native

Pricing

Model
Custom
Starting at
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