Housecall Pro vs Workiz (2026): Published Prices vs a Phone-First System

Both apps handle the core loop: estimates, scheduling, invoicing and online payments. They differ in three ways that usually decide it: whether you can see the price up front, how much your business depends on the phone, and how big your crew is.

Housecall Pro publishes every plan price. Workiz does not. Its pricing page lists plans and features, but you request a quote and talk to sales to get a number.

What each one costs

With Housecall Pro you can budget before you talk to anyone. A 10-person crew on Max month-to-month, for example, is $399/mo ($329 plus two added users at $35). Annual billing on Essentials saves $480 a year over paying monthly.

With Workiz you can’t do that math from the website. Some comparison pages that rank for this search list Workiz starting prices, but Workiz’s own pricing page asks you to request a quote, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unverified until it’s in writing from Workiz.

Neither company is fully transparent on extras. Housecall Pro doesn’t publish prices for most add-ons (AI CSR, Voice, Payroll, Marketing campaigns and others), and Workiz doesn’t publish prices for its Genius Phone, Genius Answering or Genius Marketing add-ons.

Phone and call handling

This is the clearest split between the two.

Workiz builds its pitch around the phone, and its AI lead handling is part of the Pro plan rather than a separate purchase. If most of your jobs start with a ringing phone and missed calls cost you work, that focus matters.

If you specifically need call tracking (which ads drove which calls, recordings, call reports), confirm in the demo exactly what Genius Phone includes. The pricing page describes it only as calls plus two-way texting. The same goes for Housecall Pro’s Voice add-on: its pricing page names it but doesn’t detail it.

Features that differ by plan

Where Housecall Pro wins: more of the money tools on the entry plan. Job costing, consumer financing, a price book, online booking and review management all come on Basic. Routes, GPS tracking and QuickBooks Online sync arrive on Essentials, the up-to-5-user plan. For a crew running daily routes, that’s most of what you need without the top tier.

Where Workiz wins: subcontractor management and QuickBooks on its entry plan, AI lead handling on Pro, and inventory, multi-day jobs and franchise management on Ultimate. Those suit call-driven repair trades and businesses that farm out work.

One caveat: “not listed” means the vendor’s pricing page doesn’t mention it, not that it can’t be done. Ask about anything you rely on before you sign.

The two at a glance

Housecall Pro full price list

• Free trial: 14 days, no credit card (Max plan features)
• Extra users: $35/mo per added user on Max
• Payment processing: Card processing "as low as 2.59%" (exact rate depends on payment type)
• Paid add-ons: AI CSR; Pipeline; Payroll; Accounting; Voice; Marketing campaigns; Vehicle GPS / dashcams; Websites (add-on prices not published)

For the add-ons and fine print, see our Housecall Pro pricing guide.

Who should skip each one

Skip Housecall Pro if you’re a budget-first solo operator. Basic at $59/mo annual is roughly double Jobber’s entry plan; see Jobber vs Housecall Pro. Also skip it if you need every cost nailed down up front, since most add-on prices aren’t published.

Skip Workiz if you won’t shop without a price, or you need more than a week to put real jobs through it. Seven days is barely one work week. Cleaning, lawn and pressure washing crews that live on routes will also find Workiz’s pricing page light on route tools.

How to get a straight quote from Workiz

If Workiz’s phone focus fits, go into the demo with a list. Get answers in writing for:

1. Price per month for your exact headcount, on monthly and annual billing.
2. Which plan you actually need. Count your automations (5, 10 or 30 by plan) and check whether you need AI lead handling (Pro) or service plans (Ultimate).
3. Genius Phone and Genius Answering costs, and whether calls are tracked by source.
4. Card processing rate, which isn’t published.
5. Contract length and cancellation terms.

Ask Housecall Pro for your real card rate too. “As low as 2.59%” depends on payment type.

Which should you pick?

• Choose Housecall Pro if you run a crew of 2–8 doing route work like cleaning, lawn care or pressure washing, you want GPS and QuickBooks sync on a mid-tier plan, or your customers would use financing on bigger tickets.
• Choose Workiz if most jobs start with a phone call, you rely on subcontractors, or you need inventory and multi-day jobs, and you’re comfortable getting pricing through sales.
• Consider something else if you’re solo on a tight budget (Jobber) or run recurring pest or lawn treatment routes (GorillaDesk). Our best field service software roundup covers more options.

Run the trial with real jobs from this week, not demo data. With Workiz, book the demo first so the 7 days aren’t spent waiting on answers.

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