AI front office for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical

Ruby Receptionists vs ServiceTitan

A straight look at how these tools handle the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical front office: answering calls, booking jobs, following up, and keeping records. Capabilities come from each vendor’s own public materials. Reviews are real and linked to their source.

Updated Jun 24, 2026All comparisons

Capabilities, side by side

Each tool is scored on its own terms, by the same set of categories. Hover any cell for the definition and the source behind it.

CapabilityRuby ReceptionistsServiceTitan
AI Voice (Inbound)NoNo*
AI Voice (Outbound)No*No*
SMS Follow-upNoPartial*
Appointment BookingYesPartial*
Native CRMPartial*Partial*
PaymentsNoPartial*
Dispatch & SchedulingNo*Partial*
Review ManagementNo*No*
Live Human BackupYesNo*
HVAC Trade TemplatesNo*Partial*
FSM IntegrationsPartialPartial*

Yes / Partial / No reflect each tool on its own terms, scored from its public materials. Hover a cell for the definition and source. * marks limited evidence.

Pricing model

Pricing changes often and each tool prices differently (per seat, per minute, per call, or usage based). Rather than freeze a number that goes stale, we link straight to each vendor’s own pricing page so you see the current model at the source.

What customers say

Verbatim public reviews, praise and complaints both, each linked to where it was posted. We do not edit or cherry-pick for tone.

Ruby Receptionists

4.2/5 · 113 reviews
Praise
There is nothing that I dislike about the Virtual Receptionists.
g2source
Complaint
The implementation process was not particularly smooth. It required about two to three weeks of trial and error before we were able to get everything up and running.
g2source
Praise
The support staff is always very responsive and helpful. Whenever we encounter issues or have questions about our account, I receive assistance promptly.
g2source
Complaint
The quality of service has gone dramatically downhill over the past 10 months, while the price has gone up.
g2source

ServiceTitan

4.6/5 · 100 reviews
Praise
I like the security in ServiceTitan because it provides an audit trail of all activities. It's great for tracking revenue through various reports that can be generated.
g2source
Complaint
I have nothing good to say, especially after everything I've been through during this process.
g2source
Praise
The range of report options is extensive, and if you can think of a type, there's usually a way to generate it.
g2source
Complaint
To use Service Titan, you must first complete a 5-week onboarding/training as a cohort with several other businesses.
g2source

Trade fit

The home service trades each tool is tracked for.

Ruby Receptionists

  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical

ServiceTitan

  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical

One of these is ours. Here is the honest pitch.

ServiceAgent is the AI front office built for home service teams. It answers every call, books the job, and keeps your records straight. Try it and judge for yourself.