Why people shop for a Housecall Pro alternative
These points come from Housecall Pro’s own pricing page.
- The entry price is higher. Basic is $59/mo billed annually ($79/mo monthly) for 1 user.
- Users are capped by plan. Basic includes 1 user, Essentials 5, and Max 8. After that, Max charges $35/mo per added user.
- Zapier and the open API are on Max only ($299/mo billed annually).
- Add-on prices aren’t on the pricing page. That covers CSR AI, Pipeline, Payroll, Voice, and Websites. The page also says prices can vary by industry.
If those don’t matter to you, Housecall Pro is still a solid choice. Its review management and consumer financing are on the Basic plan. See Housecall Pro pricing.
Quick comparison (official pages, checked Oct 28, 2026)
| Tool | Starts at | How it’s priced | Users | Free plan | Trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housecall Pro (for reference) | $59/mo billed annually ($79/mo monthly) | Per plan, with users included | 1 / 5 / 8 (Max: $35/mo per added user) | No | 14 days, no card |
| GorillaDesk | $49/mo for the first route | Per route | Unlimited | No | 14 days, no card |
| ServiceM8 | $0, then $29/mo | Per new jobs a month | 1 on Free; unlimited on paid plans | Yes: 1 user, 30 jobs a month | 14 days, no card |
| Jobber | $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment) | Per plan + $29/mo per added user | 1 on Core, Connect, and Grow; 5 on Plus | No | 14 days, no card |
| Connecteam | $0 for up to 10 users, then $29/mo billed yearly | Flat for the first 30 users, then per added user | Up to 30 on the base price | Yes: up to 10 users | 14 days, no card |
Feature checks that usually decide it
| Need | Housecall Pro | GorillaDesk | ServiceM8 | Jobber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Online sync | Essentials and up | Pro and up | Every plan (Xero too) | Connect and up (Xero also listed) |
| Zapier | Max | Pro and up | Every plan | Listed as an integration; plan not stated |
| Open API | Max | Pro and up | Starter and up | Listed; plan not stated |
| Online booking | Every plan | Pro and up | Every plan | Every plan |
| Recurring service plans or jobs | Max | Stripe and Square subscriptions on Pro and up | Every plan | Not stated as a plan line |
| Route planning | Routes on Essentials; optimization on Max | Basic (25 stops) and up | Auto Routing add-on, listed for all plans | Routing listed; plan not stated |
“Plan not stated” or “Not stated” means the vendor’s pricing page doesn’t list it. It doesn’t mean the tool can’t do it.
GorillaDesk: unlimited users, priced per route
| Plan | First route | 3 routes | 5 routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49/mo | $149/mo | $209/mo |
| Pro | $99/mo | $199/mo | $299/mo |
| Growth | $149/mo | $299/mo | $399/mo |
- Pro is the usual fit if you’re coming from Housecall Pro. It has a customer portal, online booking, review generation, e-signatures, QuickBooks Online sync, GPS, Zapier, and an open API.
- Terms: no contracts and no setup fees. Data migration is free, and you can freeze the account in the off-season.
- Texting is extra: $5/mo plus credit packs.
ServiceM8: pay for jobs, not seats
| Plan | Price | New jobs a month | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 | 1 |
| Starter | $29/mo | 50 | Unlimited |
| Growing | $79/mo | 150 | Unlimited |
| Premium | $149/mo | 500 | Unlimited |
| Premium Plus | $349/mo | 1,500+ (extra jobs 20¢ each) | Unlimited |
- Every plan includes: scheduling, quoting and invoicing, card payments, online bookings, recurring jobs, staff GPS, accounting sync, and Zapier.
- Extras: Office Agent Pro, an AI admin assistant, is $39/mo. ServiceM8 Phone starts at $19/mo.
- Terms: no lock-in contracts, and the trial doesn’t need a card.
Jobber: the lowest entry price for one person
| Plan (1 user) | No commitment | 1-year commitment | Billed annually |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $49/mo | $39/mo | $29/mo |
| Connect | $139/mo | $119/mo | $99/mo |
| Grow | $199/mo | $169/mo | $149/mo |
| Plus (5 users) | $499/mo | $439/mo | $399/mo |
- Added users: $29/mo each.
- Add-ons: Marketing Suite ($99/mo), Receptionist ($29/mo), and Pipeline ($49/mo).
- Fees: card payments are 2.9% + 30¢, and ACH is 1%.
- Promo: on Oct 28, 2026 the page showed a limited-time discount ending Oct 30. The table above shows regular prices.
- Full breakdown: Jobber pricing. If you’re weighing the two head to head, see Jobber vs Housecall Pro.
Connecteam: crew app, not job software
| Operations plan | Billed yearly | Billed monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Plan (up to 10 users) | $0 | $0 |
| Basic (first 30 users) | $29/mo | $35/mo |
| Advanced (first 30 users) | $49/mo | $59/mo |
| Expert (first 30 users) | $99/mo | $119/mo |
- What it does: a GPS time clock, scheduling, forms, and tasks. Payroll integration is listed from Basic up, but not on the Small Business Plan.
- Best use: next to an invoicing tool. It doesn’t replace Housecall Pro’s estimates and payments.
FAQ
Is there a free Housecall Pro alternative? ServiceM8 Free covers 1 user and 30 new jobs a month. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users, but it doesn’t do quotes or invoices.
Which alternative is cheapest for 8+ people? GorillaDesk and ServiceM8 don’t charge per user. With GorillaDesk you pay per route; with ServiceM8 you pay by new jobs a month.
Which alternative has Zapier on a low-priced plan? ServiceM8 lists Zapier on every plan. GorillaDesk lists it on Pro ($99/mo for the first route).
Is Jobber better than Housecall Pro? It depends on team size and features. See Jobber vs Housecall Pro.
What if I’m leaving Jobber instead? See Jobber alternatives.
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Sources
- Housecall Pro pricing: https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- GorillaDesk pricing: https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- ServiceM8 pricing (US): https://www.servicem8.com/us/pricing (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jobber pricing: https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Connecteam pricing: https://connecteam.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)