Housecall Pro

The Sweet Spot Between Jobber and ServiceTitan

Housecall Pro sits right in the middle of the field service management market. It's more capable than Jobber for growing teams that need visual proposals, service agreements, and marketing tools — but it's far less complex (and far less expensive) than ServiceTitan. For a home service business that's past the startup phase and scaling toward 5–20+ techs, Housecall Pro hits a sweet spot of functionality and affordability that's hard to beat.

What Keeps Users Coming Back

The scheduling and dispatching workflow is Housecall Pro's bread and butter — it's intuitive, fast, and keeps both your office and field teams on the same page with real-time notifications. The visual proposal builder (on higher-tier plans) lets techs present options with images and side-by-side comparisons in the home, which drives larger average tickets. Service agreements and recurring plans help build predictable recurring revenue. And unlike ServiceTitan, you can be up and running in days, not months.

How Pricing Works

• Monthly subscription per plan — not per-user on Basic and Essentials
• Basic: $59/mo (annual) or $79/mo (monthly) — 1 user included
• Essentials: $149/mo (annual) or $189/mo (monthly) — includes more users
• MAX: custom pricing for larger teams — additional users $35/mo each
• No long-term contracts required
• Payment processing: ~2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction
• Add-ons available: flat-rate pricebook ($149/mo), vehicle GPS ($20/vehicle/mo), and more
• 14-day free trial, no credit card required

The ConstructionPerks Take

We think Housecall Pro is best for: Growing home service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, handyman) with 1–20 techs who've outgrown basic tools and need professional scheduling, proposals, and marketing — without the enterprise complexity and cost of ServiceTitan.

One thing to think about is the plan tiers and what's locked behind each one. QuickBooks integration, for example, isn't available on the Basic plan — you need Essentials at $149/month. If QB sync is critical to your workflow (and for most service businesses, it is), factor that into your real starting cost. Same goes for GPS tracking and advanced reporting.

Another consideration is the add-on pricing. The flat-rate pricebook ($149/month), vehicle GPS ($20/vehicle), and other extras can quietly add up. A 10-tech team on MAX with pricebook and GPS could easily be at $600–$800/month all-in. That's still well below ServiceTitan territory, but it's worth modeling out your actual total cost. The 14-day free trial is generous — use it to test whether the platform feels like a fit before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Housecall Pro and who is it for?

The sweet spot between Jobber and ServiceTitan — professional scheduling, visual proposals, service agreements, and marketing tools for growing home service businesses with 1–20 techs.

How much does Housecall Pro cost?

Monthly subscription per plan — not per-user on Basic and Essentials. Basic: $59/mo (annual). Essentials: $149/mo (annual). MAX: custom pricing, additional users $35/mo each. No long-term contracts. Payment processing: ~2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction.

Does Housecall Pro offer a free trial?

Housecall Pro offers a 14-day free trial of the MAX plan with full feature access — no credit card required. Visit housecallpro.com/pricing to start.