GorillaDesk
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Priced per route instead of per user, so a solo pest or lawn operator can put the whole crew on one cheap plan.
This is a researched profile of GorillaDesk, built from its own pages and docs, not yet hands-on.
Built for, and not
Built for
- Solo and small pest control, lawn care, and pool operators who want scheduling, invoicing, and recurring billing without enterprise weight
- Owners who like transparent per-route pricing with unlimited users and no contract
- Teams moving off spreadsheets who want a fast 14-day trial and hands-on onboarding
Skip this if
- Operations with many dense routes where FieldRoutes or PestPac enterprise routing earns its higher price
- Shops needing QuickBooks Desktop, native Twilio or Mailchimp, or deep multi-location reporting
- Crews that need weekend support. Hours are weekdays Eastern only
How we scored GorillaDesk
Editorial score, weighted by the criteria below. Full methodology →
What it really costs
Full pricing breakdownPaid plans start at $49/mo (Basic).
Basic
$49/mo
1 route
Pro
$99/mo
1 route; portal, booking, GPS
Growth
$149/mo
1 route; estimates, pipeline, multi-branch
Annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying.
Real-cost reality
Pricing is per route, not per user, and users are unlimited. A solo operator runs one route at $49 (Basic) or $99 (Pro). Each additional route adds about $50 a month, so a two-route Pro shop is around $149, not $198. Smart routing, QuickBooks sync, and Zapier all require Pro or higher.
Watch out for
- The per-route model scales fast: each extra route adds about $50 a month
- Smart route optimization, QuickBooks sync, and Zapier are Pro plan and up
- Card processing (about 2.9 percent plus 30 cents via Stripe or Square) is separate
- SMS is an add-on, roughly $5 a month plus per-message credits
Pricing verified June 2026
Feature comparison
GorillaDesk against Jobber, GoHighLevel, Housecall Pro, on the features service businesses ask about.
| Feature | GorillaDesk | Jobber | GoHighLevel | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | ||||
| Recurring scheduling | ||||
| Online booking | ||||
| Dispatch / Field | ||||
| Route optimization | ||||
| GPS dispatch | ||||
| Payments / Invoicing | ||||
| Invoicing & payments | ||||
| QuickBooks sync | ||||
| Customer financing | ||||
| Reviews / Reputation | ||||
| Review requests | ||||
| Marketing / Follow-up | ||||
| Automated follow-ups | ◗ | |||
| General | ||||
| Mobile app | ||||
| Reporting dashboard | ||||
✓ native · ◗ partial or workaround · — not available
Pros and cons
What works
- Per-route pricing with unlimited users keeps a small crew cheap
- Built for pest, lawn, and pool, with chemical tracking and recurring billing
- Highly rated, hands-on onboarding and support
Watch before buying
- A second route roughly adds $50 a month
- Key integrations and smart routing are gated to Pro and up
- No weekend support and no native QuickBooks Desktop
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What GorillaDesk is
GorillaDesk is field-service software for pest control, lawn care, and pool service, priced by the route instead of the head. Scheduling, recurring billing, chemical tracking, and customer reminders are all built for the way route work repeats.
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Where it shines
The per-route model with unlimited users keeps a small crew genuinely cheap, and onboarding and support are standout-rated. For a solo or small route operator leaving spreadsheets, it covers the daily job without enterprise overhead.
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Where it falls short
The route pricing that helps a solo shop adds up as you grow, since each route is another $50 or so. Smart routing, QuickBooks sync, and Zapier sit behind the Pro plan, there is no native Twilio or Mailchimp, and support does not run on weekends.
Our verdict
The value pick for a small pest or lawn route. GorillaDesk gives an owner-operator real scheduling and billing on a cheap, unlimited-user plan. Scale into many dense routes and the per-route cost and lighter automation push you toward FieldRoutes or PestPac. Our score reflects researched sources and verified user reviews, not hands-on testing.
Integrations
QuickBooks OnlineNativePro and up
StripeNative
SquareNative
Google Business ProfileNativeReview requests, Pro and up
ZapierNativePro and upGoogle CalendarVia ZapierOne-way
TwilioNot availableUses its own SMS add-onSupport and mobile
Support
Phone, chat, and email, weekdays 8am to 5pm Eastern, with no weekend coverage. Reviewers rate it highly (Capterra about 4.8) and single out the onboarding walkthroughs. The weekday-only window is the main gap for weekend-heavy lawn schedules.
Mobile
iOS and Android apps cover scheduling, GPS navigation, chemical tracking, job notes, and payment collection in the field. Offline works but sync hiccups are reported in low-signal areas. Some admin settings stay on desktop.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about GorillaDesk.
How does GorillaDesk pricing work?
It is priced per route, not per user, and users are unlimited. Plans are $49 (Basic), $99 (Pro), and $149 (Growth) for one route, and each extra route adds about $50 a month.
Does every employee need a paid seat?
No. All plans include unlimited office staff and field users. The per-route charge applies to each active technician schedule, not to each login.
Is it for pest control or lawn care?
Both, plus pool service. The scheduling, recurring billing, and chemical tracking work across all three.
GorillaDesk or FieldRoutes?
GorillaDesk starts at $49 and is built for one to ten technicians, with easier onboarding. FieldRoutes is pricier and aimed at larger route businesses with deeper automation. GorillaDesk wins on cost and simplicity; FieldRoutes wins on scale.