Service Autopilot
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Heavy on automation, priced like it. Lawn and cleaning owners who automate routes, billing, and follow-up get their money's worth; lighter users won't.
This is a researched profile of Service Autopilot, built from its own pages and docs, not yet hands-on.
Built for, and not
Built for
- Lawn care and cleaning businesses that lean hard on automation: routing, billing, and follow-up
- Operators with the volume to justify automation add-ons and recover the setup cost
- Companies that want one system for scheduling, invoicing, and marketing sequences
Skip this if
- Light users. If you will not build automations, you are paying for an engine you do not run
- Solo operators on a tight budget. Add-ons and a sign-up fee push the real cost up
- Owners who want fast, simple onboarding over depth
How we scored Service Autopilot
Editorial score, weighted by the criteria below. Full methodology →
What it really costs
Full pricing breakdownPaid plans start at $49/mo (Startup).
Startup
$49/mo
Plus a one-time sign-up fee
Pro
$199/mo
Automations, advanced reporting
Pro Plus
$499/mo
Full automation suite
Annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying.
Real-cost reality
Service Autopilot's base plans run about $49 a month for Startup, $199 for Pro, and $499 for Pro Plus, plus a one-time sign-up fee. The automation that defines it lives in the higher tiers, and key features are add-ons: QuickBooks sync around $25 a month, advanced routing around $47. A real automated setup lands well above the base rate, so price the add-ons you actually need.
Watch out for
- A one-time sign-up fee applies on top of the monthly plan
- The automation that is the whole point sits in the higher tiers
- QuickBooks sync and advanced routing are paid add-ons, not included
- Costs stack quickly once you add the modules you came for
Pricing verified June 2026
Pros and cons
What works
- Deep automation for routing, billing, and customer follow-up
- Handles lawn and cleaning workflows in one system
- Strong community and training resources
Watch before buying
- A sign-up fee plus add-ons push the real cost well above the base
- Automation is gated to higher tiers
- Support reputation has slipped under new ownership
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What Service Autopilot is
Service Autopilot is field-service software for lawn care and cleaning, built around automation. Routing, billing, and customer follow-up can all run on rules, and the platform is priced and designed for owners who will use that depth.
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Where it shines
For a business that automates, the payoff is real: recurring billing, route optimization, and follow-up sequences in one system, with strong community and training behind it. Owners who lean in get a lot of leverage.
03
Where it falls short
It is heavy and priced like it. A sign-up fee plus add-ons for QuickBooks and routing push the real cost well above the base, the automation is gated to higher tiers, and support reputation has slipped under Xplor ownership. Light users overpay.
Our verdict
Worth it for a lawn or cleaning business that will genuinely use the automation, and overkill for one that will not. The engine is powerful; the cost and setup only pencil out at volume. Our score reflects researched sources and verified user reviews, not hands-on testing.
Integrations
QuickBooks OnlineNativePaid add-on, about $25 a month
StripeNative
ZapierVia ZapierSupport and mobile
Support
Phone and email support with a knowledge base and an active community. Capterra rates it about 4.2, but reviewers note support has slipped since the Xplor acquisition, so weigh recent feedback.
Mobile
iOS and Android apps for crews to see routes, log work, and capture job data. The platform's strength is back-office automation more than the field app, which is functional rather than a standout.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Service Autopilot.
How much does Service Autopilot cost?
Base plans run about $49 a month for Startup, $199 for Pro, and $499 for Pro Plus, plus a one-time sign-up fee. Add-ons like QuickBooks sync and advanced routing cost extra.
Is the automation included?
Only at the higher tiers. The routing, billing, and follow-up automation that defines Service Autopilot lives in Pro and Pro Plus, with some pieces as paid add-ons.
Who is it best for?
Lawn and cleaning businesses with enough volume to build and run automations and recover the setup cost. Light users will not get their money's worth.
What about support?
Capterra rates it about 4.2, but reviewers report support has declined since the Xplor acquisition. Check recent reviews before committing.