Save $540+ per month with PocketBoss. Get the same features without the complexity, hidden fees, or forced annual contracts.
No contracts. Cancel anytime. Real pricing, no surprises.
Starting at $65/month sounds reasonable until you add SMS fees, payment processing markups, additional user costs, premium features, and suddenly you're paying $200+ monthly for basic functionality.
HouseCall Pro was built for large franchises. If you're a 1-5 person operation, you're paying for enterprise features you'll never use while struggling to find the simple tools you actually need.
Want to use your own payment processor? Too bad. Need to export your data? Good luck. HouseCall Pro locks you into their ecosystem and makes it painful to leave.
Their mobile app crashes, loses data offline, and requires constant syncing. When you're on a job site without perfect internet, HouseCall Pro becomes more hindrance than help.
Constant upselling calls, pushing annual contracts, and making it difficult to downgrade or cancel. They spend more time selling than improving their product.
It takes weeks to learn HouseCall Pro properly. New employees need extensive training. Simple tasks require multiple steps through confusing menus.
We talked to hundreds of contractors who were frustrated with HouseCall Pro. Then we built what you actually asked for.
$19.99 per month. Period. No hidden fees, no per-user charges, no SMS markups, no processing surprises. The price you see is the price you pay.
Start invoicing in minutes, not weeks. No training videos, no onboarding calls, no complex configuration. It just works out of the box.
Built for phones from day one. Works perfectly offline. Create invoices, schedule jobs, accept payments right from the job site.
Use any payment processor. Export your data anytime. Connect to your existing tools. No vendor lock-in, ever.
Month-to-month billing. Cancel anytime with one click. No phone calls, no retention department, no hassle.
Created by someone who actually ran a contracting business. We know what you need because we needed it too.
| Feature | PocketBoss | HouseCall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19.99/month | $65/month |
| Free Trial | 7 days with credit card | 14 days limited features |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 2-3 hours with training |
| Contract Required | No contract | Annual contracts common |
| Mobile App | ✓ Full features | ✓ Limited offline mode |
| Invoicing | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Template limitations |
| Scheduling | ✓ Drag and drop | ✓ Complex interface |
| Payment Processing | ✓ Multiple options | ✓ Their processor only |
| Customer Portal | ✓ Included | ✓ Higher tiers only |
| Team Management | ✓ Unlimited users | Extra per user |
| Integrations | ✓ Open API | Limited partners |
| Support | Email & chat | Phone on higher tiers |
| Training Required | None | Extensive onboarding |
| Hidden Fees | None | Processing, SMS, features |
| Data Export | ✓ Anytime | Difficult process |
$19.99/month
Everything included. No surprises.
Base: $65/month
+ SMS fees: ~$30/month
+ Extra users: $15/user
+ Premium features: $40/month
$150-200+/month
We'll help you get your client list and open invoices out of HouseCall Pro. Takes about 10 minutes.
Upload your client list and we'll have you ready to go. No complex mapping or configuration needed.
Begin using PocketBoss immediately. Most contractors save $130+ per month from day one.
"I was paying $180/month for HouseCall Pro with all the addons. PocketBoss does everything I need for $19.99. Should have switched sooner."
"HouseCall Pro took 3 weeks to learn. PocketBoss took 3 minutes. It's exactly what a small contractor needs."
"No more surprise fees. No more complicated menus. PocketBoss just works."
"Finally, software that works great on my phone. I can invoice from the job site without any issues."
Create and send invoices in seconds. Automatic payment reminders. Accept payments online.
Drag and drop calendar. Automatic appointment reminders. Route optimization.
Professional estimates in minutes. Convert to invoice with one click. Digital signatures.
Accept cards, ACH, cash, checks. Use any processor. Get paid faster.
Complete customer database. Service history. Communication tracking.
Unlimited users. Time tracking. Job assignments. Permissions control.
Revenue tracking. Expense management. Profit analysis. Tax reports.
Full-featured mobile app. Works offline. Syncs automatically.
Service agreements, maintenance schedules, equipment tracking. Everything HVAC businesses need without HouseCall Pro's complexity.
Emergency dispatch, flat rate pricing, photo documentation. Built for how plumbing businesses actually operate.
Code compliance tracking, permit management, materials lists. Designed for electrical contractors.
Aerial measurements, weather tracking, warranty management. Roofing-specific features that matter.
Multiple job types, flexible pricing, quick estimates. Perfect for versatile service providers.
Seasonal scheduling, recurring services, crew management. Grow your landscaping business efficiently.
Square footage calculations, color tracking, material estimates. Streamline your painting business.
Subcontractor management, project phases, change orders. Complete project management simplified.
Recurring appointments, supply tracking, quality checklists. Built for residential and commercial cleaners.
Yes. PocketBoss includes all essential features: invoicing, scheduling, estimates, payments, client management, and team tools. Unless you need enterprise-level complexity or are running a 50+ person operation, PocketBoss handles everything you need at a fraction of the cost.
Most contractors complete the switch in under an hour. Export your client list from HouseCall Pro (we'll show you how), import it to PocketBoss, and start using it immediately. No training required, no complex setup process.
You'll lose complexity and features you probably never used. PocketBoss focuses on what contractors actually need daily: quick invoicing, simple scheduling, fast payments, and easy client management. If you need marketing automation or complex workflow builders, stick with HouseCall Pro. If you need to run your business efficiently, switch to PocketBoss.
You can export your essential data from HouseCall Pro and import it to PocketBoss. This includes your client list, contact information, and open invoices. Historical data can be exported and saved for your records.
Better. PocketBoss was built mobile-first with true offline functionality. Create invoices, capture signatures, and record payments without internet. Everything syncs automatically when you reconnect. No data loss, no sync conflicts.
Absolutely. Unlike HouseCall Pro, we don't force you into our payment system. Use Stripe, Square, PayPal, or any processor you prefer. Accept cash, checks, Venmo, Zelle. Your business, your choice.
Our software is so simple, you won't need it. But we provide email and chat support that actually responds quickly. Most HouseCall Pro users tell us they rarely got helpful phone support anyway, just sales calls.
Zero contract. Month-to-month billing. Cancel anytime with one click in your account settings. No phone calls, no retention department, no hassle. We earn your business every month by providing value.
Sign up with a credit card, get full access for 7 days. If you don't love it, cancel before the trial ends and pay nothing. No limited features, no sales calls, just a real trial to see if PocketBoss works for your business.
Yes, unlimited users included. Add your entire team at no extra cost. Set permissions for who can see what. Everyone gets their own login. HouseCall Pro charges per user; we don't.
Join thousands of contractors who switched from HouseCall Pro and saved $1,500+ per year while actually getting more done.
$19.99/month. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Written by Blake McAmis, Founder of PocketBoss
Former contractor turned software developer. Built PocketBoss after struggling with overcomplicated and overpriced software like HouseCall Pro.
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