Housecall Pro
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growing teams with field techs who need live dispatch
Best for teams that need strong dispatch and a built-in customer financing option.
This is a researched profile of Housecall Pro, built from its own pages and docs, not yet hands-on.
Built for, and not
Built for
- Home-service teams of roughly three to twenty techs that want scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and payment in one place
- Shops that close larger jobs and want built-in consumer financing through Wisetack
- Owners who want marketing, review requests, and automated follow-up baked in rather than bolted on
Skip this if
- Solo operators and one-to-two-tech shops. Jobber starts cheaper at $49 a month and the add-on stack widens the gap
- Android-dependent crews. The Android app rates far lower than iOS, around 3.3 versus 4.6
- Teams that need automatic multi-stop route optimization, which Housecall Pro still lacks
How we scored Housecall Pro
Editorial score, weighted by the criteria below. Full methodology →
What it really costs
Full pricing breakdownPaid plans start at $79/mo (Basic).
Basic
$79/mo
$59/mo billed annually
1 user
Essentials
$189/mo
$149/mo billed annually
Up to 5 users
MAX
$329/mo
$299/mo billed annually
Up to 8 users; +$35/user
Annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying.
Real-cost reality
The $79 Basic plan is a false floor: it excludes QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing, so most growing shops land on Essentials ($149 annual, $189 monthly, up to 5 users) as the real entry point. A five-truck team that adds vehicle GPS ($20 per vehicle) is near $249 a month before other add-ons, and MAX overflows at $35 per user above eight. There is a 14-day trial and no contract.
Watch out for
- Basic excludes QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing, so Essentials is the functional minimum
- Vehicle GPS tracking is a paid add-on, about $20 per vehicle a month, on Essentials or higher
- The Profit Rhino flat-rate price book is a separate add-on, around $149 a month
- Card processing starts at 2.59% rather than a flat rate, and MAX seats overflow at $35 each above eight
Pricing verified June 2026
Feature comparison
Housecall Pro against Jobber, GoHighLevel, ServiceTitan, on the features service businesses ask about.
| Feature | Housecall Pro | Jobber | GoHighLevel | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch / Field | ||||
| GPS dispatch | ||||
| Scheduling | ||||
| Recurring scheduling | ||||
| Online booking | ||||
| Payments / Invoicing | ||||
| Invoicing & payments | ||||
| Customer financing | ||||
| QuickBooks sync | ||||
| Marketing / Follow-up | ||||
| Automated follow-ups | ◗ | |||
| General | ||||
| Mobile app | ||||
| Reporting dashboard | ||||
| Reviews / Reputation | ||||
| Review requests | ||||
✓ native · ◗ partial or workaround · — not available
Pros and cons
What works
- Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payment, and marketing in one platform
- Built-in consumer financing and same-day deposit options to close bigger jobs
- More developed marketing and automation than Jobber, without extra tiers
Watch before buying
- Higher entry price than Jobber, widened by paid add-ons
- GPS tracking and the flat-rate price book are paid add-ons
- Android app stability trails iOS, and there is no route optimization
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What Housecall Pro is
Housecall Pro is field-service software for home-service teams: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, and general contracting. It pulls scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payment, and marketing into one platform, and leans on built-in financing and automation as its differentiators.
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Where it shines
For a team of several techs, the breadth pays off. Consumer financing through Wisetack and same-day deposits help close and fund bigger jobs, the marketing and review automation are more developed than Jobber's without extra tiers, and the iOS app is strong in the field. It is a capable all-in-one for a growing shop.
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Where it falls short
The $79 Basic plan is a false floor that hides QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing behind Essentials, and add-ons like vehicle GPS and the $149 price book widen the real cost. The Android app trails iOS badly, the QuickBooks sync is one-way, and there is no route optimization. Solo operators will find Jobber cheaper and simpler.
Our verdict
A strong all-in-one for a growing home-service team of three to twenty that will use the financing, marketing, and automation, which is what earns its standing here. Solo shops, Android-first crews, and anyone who needs route optimization should weigh Jobber instead. Pricing is verified against the vendor; the rest is researched, not hands-on.
Integrations
QuickBooks OnlineNativeOne-way sync, Housecall Pro to QuickBooks; Essentials or higherQuickBooks DesktopNativeOne-way invoice sync
CompanyCamNativeField photos
MailchimpNative
ZapierVia ZapierSupport and mobile
Support
Live chat on all plans and phone support on MAX (weekdays, Pacific hours), plus a deep knowledge base and a community group. MAX adds a 60-day structured onboarding with a specialist. Capterra rates it about 4.7 across more than 2,700 reviews, though ease of use scores lower at about 4.2.
Mobile
A strong iOS app (about 4.6 across roughly 26,000 ratings) handles dispatch, photos, estimates, and payment in the field. The Android app rates far lower, around 3.3, a real consideration for Android crews. Offline support is partial: jobs opened while connected can be viewed offline, but editing and unopened jobs need a connection.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Housecall Pro.
What does Housecall Pro cost for a five-tech team?
Essentials covers up to five users at $149 a month annual ($189 monthly). Add vehicle GPS for five trucks at about $20 each and you are near $249 a month before marketing or price-book add-ons. The 14-day trial includes full MAX features.
Is there a contract or free trial?
There is a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and no long-term contract at any tier. The vendor states cancellation is simple.
How does it compare to Jobber?
Housecall Pro costs more at entry ($79 versus $49) but bundles more marketing, automation, financing, and a phone system. Jobber is cheaper for one-to-three-tech shops, has route optimization, and a more stable Android app. Pick Housecall Pro for a team of four-plus that will use the marketing and financing tools.
What is included versus an add-on?
Included: mobile apps, scheduling, dispatch, estimates, invoicing, card processing, and financing access. Essentials adds QuickBooks, GPS capability, and marketing. Paid add-ons include vehicle GPS ($20 per vehicle), the Profit Rhino price book (about $149), sales proposals (about $40), and call answering.