Stop Paying Per-User for Simple Service Management
WorkWave charges $45-54+ per user per month and requires custom implementation. PocketBoss gives you everything you actually need for just $19.99/month. Set up in 5 minutes, not 5 weeks.
No setup fees • No contracts • Cancel anytime
The Real Cost Comparison
WorkWave Total Cost
- Setup & Implementation: Custom fees
- Monthly: $225-270 (5 users)
- Annual Cost: $2,700-3,240
- Annual contracts common
- Per-user pricing scales fast
PocketBoss Total Cost
- Setup & Training: $0
- Monthly: $19.99 (up to 3 users)
- Annual Cost: $240
- Month-to-month
- Cancel anytime
- Enterprise: Custom pricing for larger teams
You save $2,760-3,760+ in the first year alone by choosing PocketBoss
Common WorkWave Challenges We Solve
Per-User Pricing Gets Expensive
WorkWave Route Manager costs $54/vehicle/month and WorkWave Service runs $45-50/user/month with custom pricing. A 5-person team pays $225-270/month. PocketBoss is $19.99 total for up to 3 users.
Built for Route-Heavy Operations
WorkWave specializes in route optimization for businesses running daily routes. If you're not doing constant routing, you're paying for specialized features beyond your needs.
Complex Implementation Process
WorkWave requires custom implementation and training sessions. PocketBoss takes 5 minutes to set up yourself - no consultants, no training calls, no waiting.
PocketBoss vs WorkWave: Side by Side
WorkWave is built for route-heavy operations with complex needs. If you're a service contractor who doesn't need dedicated route optimization, you're overpaying for specialized features.
| Feature | PocketBoss | WorkWave |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $19.99 (up to 3 users) | $45-54 per user/month |
| Setup Cost | $0 | Custom implementation fees |
| Training Required | None - use immediately | Extensive onboarding |
| Contract Required | No - month to month | Annual contracts common |
| Minimum Users | 1 user | Per-user pricing adds up |
| Time to Launch | 5 minutes | 2-4 weeks |
| Mobile App | ✓ Simple & fast | ✓ Complex interface |
| Invoicing | ✓ Quick creation | ✓ Multi-step process |
| Scheduling | ✓ Drag and drop | ✓ Route optimization focus |
| Customer Portal | ✓ Clean & simple | ✓ Feature overload |
| Payment Options | Any processor you choose | Limited options |
| Cancellation | Cancel anytime | Contract obligations |
Why Service Contractors Choose PocketBoss
We built PocketBoss for contractors who need simple, powerful tools without the routing complexity and per-user costs.
Built for All Service Contractors
While WorkWave focuses on route optimization, PocketBoss is designed for any contractor who needs scheduling, invoicing, and customer management without the routing complexity.
No Implementation Headaches
WorkWave takes weeks to implement with custom setup. PocketBoss takes 5 minutes and you can do it yourself - start creating invoices immediately.
Actually Affordable
Stop paying per-user fees that add up to hundreds per month. $19.99/month gets you everything you need for up to 3 users. Need more? Our Enterprise plan offers custom pricing.
Use It Today
No waiting for training sessions or implementation consultants. Sign up now and create your first invoice in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can PocketBoss be so much cheaper than WorkWave?
WorkWave built their platform with specialized route optimization features and charges per-user pricing. We built PocketBoss lean and efficient for service contractors who need scheduling, invoicing, and customer management without the routing complexity. No bloat, no per-user fees, no massive overhead to pass on to you.
What features does WorkWave have that PocketBoss doesn't?
WorkWave specializes in advanced route optimization for businesses running daily routes (lawn care, pest control, delivery services). If you need complex multi-stop route planning and vehicle tracking, WorkWave might make sense. But most service contractors don't need that level of routing. PocketBoss focuses on what you actually use: invoicing, scheduling, estimates, payments, and customer management.
Can PocketBoss handle my team?
PocketBoss handles contractors with 1-50 employees efficiently. Our standard plan covers up to 3 users for $19.99/month. Need more users? Our Enterprise plan offers custom pricing for larger teams - still far more affordable than WorkWave's per-user pricing.
How hard is it to switch from WorkWave?
Much easier than implementing WorkWave was. You already know your business processes. PocketBoss adapts to how you work, not the other way around. Most contractors are creating invoices within 5 minutes of signing up. No consultants, no training sessions, no implementation phases.
What about WorkWave's mobile app?
PocketBoss was designed mobile-first. Every feature works perfectly on your phone because we know you're in the field, not at a desk. Create invoices, schedule jobs, accept payments right from the job site.
Does PocketBoss have a free trial?
Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card tricks, no limited functionality. If you don't love it, cancel before the trial ends and pay nothing.
Stop Paying Per-User Fees That Add Up
Join service contractors who escaped WorkWave's per-user pricing and complexity. Simple software, honest pricing, no contracts.
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Competitor pricing information is based on publicly available data as of November 2025 and is subject to change. Please verify current pricing on official vendor websites. WorkWave is a registered trademark of its respective owner. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.