# ServiceProPicks > Honest, plain-English comparisons of scheduling, quoting and invoicing apps for cleaners, landscapers, handymen, dog groomers, HVAC techs, pest control operators and other small home-service businesses. Prices checked against official pricing pages. All prices on this site were copied from official vendor pricing pages on the date shown in each guide. Prices are in USD. Please cite the guide URL and the 'prices checked' date when quoting a price. ## Guides - [Jobber vs Housecall Pro for Small Cleaning Businesses (2026)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/jobber-vs-housecall-pro-cleaning-business/): A plain-English comparison of Jobber and Housecall Pro for solo house cleaners and small cleaning crews: real 2026 plan prices, card fees, recurring visits and which one to pick. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Solo cleaner on a tight budget: Jobber is cheaper to start. Its Core plan is $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment), versus $59/mo billed annually ($79/mo monthly) for Housecall Pro Basic. - Catch: Jobber's automated client reminders and automatic payments start on the Connect plan ($99/mo billed annually for 1 user). Recurring cleaning clients usually want those, so compare Jobber Connect against Housecall Pro Basic. - Crew of 2 to 5: it's close to a tie on price. Jobber Connect (5 users) and Housecall Pro Essentials (5 users) are both $149/mo billed annually. - Card fees: Jobber lists 2.9% + 30¢ for online card payments. Housecall Pro says rates start "as low as 2.59%." Both charge 1% for bank (ACH) payments. - Our pick: Jobber for most small residential cleaning businesses that want the lowest entry price and a month-to-month option. Housecall Pro if you want job costing, a price book and review tools on the entry plan. - Q: Is Jobber or Housecall Pro cheaper for a house cleaning business? A: For a solo cleaner, Jobber's entry plan (Core) is cheaper: $29/mo billed annually versus $59/mo for Housecall Pro Basic (prices checked Oct 19, 2026). For a crew of up to five users, Jobber Connect and Housecall Pro Essentials are both $149/mo billed annually. - Q: Can Jobber and Housecall Pro handle recurring weekly or biweekly cleanings? A: Yes. Both help centers document recurring jobs. Jobber supports weekly, biweekly, monthly and custom repeats, and Housecall Pro supports daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and custom recurrences that create a separate job (and invoice) for each visit. - Q: Do Jobber and Housecall Pro have free trials? A: Yes. Jobber offers a 14-day free trial of its Grow plan, and Housecall Pro offers a 14-day free trial of its MAX plan. Both say no credit card is required to start. - Q: Do I have to sign a contract? A: Housecall Pro says it doesn't require long-term contracts. Jobber offers a no-commitment monthly option, a cheaper monthly option with a 1-year commitment, and an annual prepaid option. Jobber says annual prepayments are non-refundable if you cancel mid-term. - Q: Which app is better for a cleaning crew with employees? A: Both include multiple users on their mid-tier plans: 5 users on Jobber Connect and on Housecall Pro Essentials. Extra users cost $29/mo each on Jobber and $35/mo each on Housecall Pro MAX. Housecall Pro Essentials adds employee GPS tracking and commissions, and Jobber Connect adds time and expense tracking. - [Best Scheduling App for Mobile Dog Groomers (2026)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/best-scheduling-app-mobile-dog-groomers/): MoeGo, DaySmart Pet, Pawfinity and Square Appointments compared for mobile groomers: real 2026 prices, route planning, reminders, texting and which app fits a one-van business. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Best overall for a mobile van: MoeGo. Its Basic plan ($49/mo, 1 team member) includes its Smart Scheduler, which MoeGo says minimizes driving between appointments. It also includes two-way texting, online booking, reminders, digital agreements and no-show protection. One-click route optimization starts on Growth ($99/mo per van). - Cheapest pet-specific option: DaySmart Pet Basic at $29/mo with DaySmart payments ($39/mo without). It has a mobile app with map view and directions, but its help center says it does not automatically optimize routes. Two-way texting starts at $149/mo. - Flat-rate, unlimited logins: Pawfinity Groom & Train at $55/mo billed annually ($60 monthly), with mapping and routes listed. Texts are pay-as-you-go, from $0.05 each. It's a web app rather than a native app. - Free option: Square Appointments has a $0/mo plan for solo pros, but it's a general booking tool without grooming-specific features or route planning on its pricing page. - Jobber and Housecall Pro can work, but they're built for trades like cleaning and HVAC, not pet profiles, vaccinations and breed notes. - Q: What is the best app for a mobile dog grooming business? A: For most one-van mobile groomers, MoeGo is the strongest fit. It's built for mobile grooming, and its $49/mo Basic plan includes drive-time-aware scheduling, online booking, two-way messaging and automated reminders (prices checked Oct 19, 2026). On a tighter budget, DaySmart Pet Basic starts at $29/mo with its payment processing. - Q: Which grooming apps optimize my driving route? A: MoeGo's Growth plan ($99/mo per van) includes one-click route optimization, and its Basic plan's Smart Scheduler aims to minimize driving when you book. Pawfinity lists mapping and routes and an optional $5/mo Precision Location service. DaySmart Pet's mobile app shows appointments on a map with directions, but its help center says it does not automatically optimize routes. - Q: Is there a free scheduling app for dog groomers? A: Square Appointments has a free plan ($0/mo per location) for solo professionals with online booking and appointment reminders. It isn't grooming-specific, so you won't get pet profiles, vaccination tracking or route planning built in. The pet-specific apps in this guide offer free trials: DaySmart Pet for 14 days and Pawfinity for 7 days. - Q: Do grooming apps charge extra for text messages? A: Often, yes. MoeGo includes 200 SMS per van on Basic and 900 on Growth. DaySmart Pet Basic includes 500 texts and 1,000 emails a month. Pawfinity charges per text sent, from $0.05 each under 500 a month. Inbound replies are free, and its Royal plan includes up to 250 free credits. - Q: Can I use Jobber or Housecall Pro for mobile grooming? A: You can, since both handle scheduling, reminders, invoicing and routing. But they're built for home-service trades, so pet-specific details like breed, temperament, vaccination records and grooming history won't fit as naturally as they do in MoeGo, DaySmart Pet or Pawfinity. - [How to Send Professional Quotes from Your Phone](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/send-professional-quotes-from-phone/): A step-by-step guide to writing and sending a professional quote from your phone before you leave the driveway, plus the free and paid apps that do it (Wave, Invoice Simple, Joist, Jobber, Housecall Pro). (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - A professional quote has eight parts: your business details, the client and job address, a clear scope, itemized prices, any options, what's not included, an expiry date, and how to approve or pay a deposit. - Send it before you leave the property if you can. Build reusable line items once, and every quote after that takes a few minutes. - Free: Wave's Starter plan ($0) lets you create unlimited estimates and invoices. - Cheap and simple: Joist (from $8.34/mo billed annually for up to 5 documents a month; Pro unlimited at $14.17/mo annually) or Invoice Simple (from $6.99/mo). - All-in-one: Jobber (Core from $29/mo annually) and Housecall Pro (Basic from $59/mo annually) add online approval, scheduling and invoicing in one flow. Jobber adds automatic quote follow-ups on Connect and optional line items on Grow. - Q: What should a professional quote include? A: Your business name and contact details, the client's name and job address, a quote number and date, a clear description of the work, itemized prices with quantities, any optional add-ons, exclusions, taxes, the total, an expiry date, payment and deposit terms, and a simple way to approve. - Q: What is the best free app for sending quotes? A: Wave's Starter plan is free and includes unlimited estimates and invoices, plus a mobile app for invoicing on the go. Online card payments cost 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction on the free plan (prices checked Oct 19, 2026). - Q: Is an estimate the same as a quote? A: In everyday use, many trades use the words interchangeably. Generally, an estimate is an approximate price that may change, and a quote is a fixed price for a defined scope. Whichever word you use, state clearly whether the price is fixed and what would change it. - Q: How long should a quote be valid for? A: Many service businesses use 14 to 30 days. Material prices and your schedule both change, so an expiry date protects you and gives the client a natural deadline to decide. - Q: Should I follow up on a quote? A: Yes. A short, friendly follow-up a few days after sending is normal and expected. Jobber's Connect plan and above can send automated quote follow-ups by email or text, and you can set a phone reminder if you use a simpler app. - [Free Invoice Template for Landscapers (+ When to Switch to Software)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/free-landscaping-invoice-template/): Download a free printable and spreadsheet landscaping invoice template, learn exactly what to put on a lawn care invoice, and see the signs it's time to move to invoicing software. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Download our free landscaping invoice template as a printable, editable page (save as PDF) or a CSV for Excel or Google Sheets that adds up totals automatically. - Every landscaping invoice needs: your business details, a unique invoice number, invoice and due dates, the service address, dated line items (visits, materials, hours), subtotal, any sales tax, the total, and how to pay. - A template is fine while you send a handful of invoices a month. Switch to software when you have recurring weekly clients, chase late payments, or spend more than an hour or two a week on billing. - Cheapest upgrades: Wave Starter is free (unlimited invoices). Invoice Simple starts at $6.99/mo (3 invoices a month). Jobber Core is $29/mo billed annually and adds scheduling, quotes and online booking. - Q: What should be on a landscaping invoice? A: Your business name and contact details, a unique invoice number, the invoice date and due date, the client's billing details and service address, a dated list of services and materials with quantities and rates, a subtotal, any sales tax, the total due, accepted payment methods and your payment terms. - Q: Do landscapers charge sales tax? A: It depends on your state and the type of work. Some states tax lawn care or landscaping services, while others tax only materials or nothing at all. Check your state's department of revenue or ask your accountant. The template includes an optional tax line. - Q: Should I invoice per visit or monthly for lawn care? A: Both are common. Monthly invoicing for weekly or biweekly mowing means fewer invoices and fewer payments to track. Per-visit invoicing suits one-off jobs like cleanups and installs. Whichever you choose, list each visit date as a line item so the client can see what they're paying for. - Q: Is there free invoicing software for landscapers? A: Wave's Starter plan is free and includes unlimited invoices and estimates and a mobile app. On the free plan, online card payments cost 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction (prices checked Oct 19, 2026). - Q: When is it worth paying for landscaping software? A: Usually once you have a route of recurring clients, a crew, or regular late payers. Tools like Jobber (from $29/mo billed annually) combine scheduling, quotes, invoicing and payments, so you stop re-typing the same jobs into a template every month. - [How to Get Your First 50 Google Reviews as a Handyman](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/get-first-50-google-reviews-handyman/): A practical, rule-safe system for handymen to get their first 50 Google reviews: set up your Business Profile, get your review link and QR code, use copy-paste ask scripts, and avoid the mistakes that get reviews removed. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Ask every customer, every time, right after the job, with a direct review link. Text works best because it's one tap from their phone. - Get your official review link and QR code in Google Business Profile under Read reviews → Get more reviews. Google says the QR code can only be generated from a computer browser. - Never offer discounts, gifts or payment for reviews. Never ask only happy customers. Never write reviews for yourself. Google prohibits all three, and the FTC's 2024 rule bans fake reviews and rewards tied to positive reviews. - Reply to every review, good and bad, within a few days. Google recommends replying, and it shows future customers you care. - At 8 to 10 jobs a week and roughly 1 review for every 4 or 5 jobs, 50 reviews takes about 5 to 7 months. Asking consistently is what makes the difference. - Q: How do I get a link for customers to leave a Google review? A: Open your Google Business Profile, select Read reviews, then Get more reviews. You can copy the review link there or download a QR code. Google says review QR codes can currently only be generated on a computer browser. - Q: Can I offer a discount for a Google review? A: No. Google's policy says offering incentives such as payment, discounts, or free goods or services in exchange for a review is prohibited, and those reviews can be removed. The FTC's rule on consumer reviews, effective October 21, 2024, also bans incentives conditioned on a review being positive or negative. - Q: Can I ask only my happy customers for reviews? A: No. Google's policy says merchants must not selectively solicit positive reviews from customers, a practice often called review gating. Ask every customer the same way. - Q: Do customers need a Gmail account to leave a Google review? A: They need a Google Account, but Google says they can create one with a non-Gmail email address. - Q: How should I respond to a bad review? A: Respond promptly, politely and briefly. Acknowledge the issue, apologize where appropriate, avoid sharing private details, and invite the customer to contact you directly. If a review breaks Google's content policies (for example, it's fake or from a competitor), you can flag it for removal. - Q: Can my employees ask customers for reviews? A: Yes, but don't give staff review quotas or ask customers to mention a specific employee. Google's policy lists requiring staff to solicit a certain number of reviews, or reviews with specific content, among the practices it doesn't allow. - [Jobber vs Housecall Pro vs Workiz for Small HVAC Companies (2026)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/jobber-vs-housecall-pro-vs-workiz-hvac/): Which field service app fits a solo HVAC tech or a 2 to 8 person HVAC shop? Real 2026 plan prices, where maintenance agreements and flat-rate pricing live, card fees and trials for Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Solo HVAC repair tech: Jobber is the cheapest to start. Core is $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment). Connect, which adds automated reminders and automatic payments, is $99/mo billed annually for 1 user. - Selling maintenance memberships: Housecall Pro lists Recurring Service Plans on its MAX plan, $299/mo billed annually with 8 users. Workiz puts service plans on its top Ultimate plan, which is quote-only. - Flat-rate pricing for a small crew: Housecall Pro Essentials includes flat-rate pricing at $149/mo billed annually for 5 users. On Workiz, flat rate is an Ultimate feature. - Workiz prices aren't shown on its pricing page. Workiz's own llms.txt file lists Standard at $275/mo and Pro at $325/mo billed annually (5 users each). Get a written quote. - Our pick: Jobber for a solo tech or a small repair-focused shop, Housecall Pro for a 3 to 8 person shop that sells maintenance agreements, Workiz only if phone calls are your main lead source and the quote fits your budget. - Q: Which is cheapest for a one-person HVAC business: Jobber, Housecall Pro or Workiz? A: Jobber. Its Core plan is $29/mo billed annually or $49/mo with no commitment, versus $59/mo billed annually ($79/mo monthly) for Housecall Pro Basic. Workiz doesn't show prices on its pricing page; its llms.txt file lists Standard at $275/mo billed annually for 5 users (all checked Oct 19, 2026). - Q: Which app handles HVAC maintenance agreements? A: Housecall Pro lists Recurring Service Plans on its MAX plan ($299/mo billed annually, 8 users). Workiz lists service plans on its Ultimate plan, which is custom-priced. Jobber's HVAC page says recurring maintenance jobs can be scheduled and invoiced automatically, but its pricing page doesn't list a separate membership or service-agreement feature, so test that during the trial. - Q: Do Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz have free trials? A: Yes. Jobber offers 14 days on its Grow plan and Housecall Pro offers 14 days on MAX. Workiz offers 7 days. All three say no credit card is required to start. - Q: What are the card processing fees? A: Jobber lists 2.9% + 30¢ for online card payments, 2.7% + 30¢ for Tap to Pay and 1% for ACH bank payments. Housecall Pro says card rates start at 2.59% and bank payments are 1%. Workiz's pricing page doesn't list its processing rates, so ask for them in writing. - Q: Which app has flat-rate pricing for HVAC? A: Housecall Pro includes flat-rate pricing on Essentials ($149/mo billed annually, 5 users) and a price book on every plan. Workiz includes a price book on every plan but lists flat rate only on Ultimate. Jobber's pricing page doesn't list a flat-rate price book feature. - Q: Is Jobber running a discount right now? A: When we checked on Oct 19, 2026, Jobber's pricing page showed a promotion of up to 40% off for the first months, ending October 30. Housecall Pro also showed signup offers. The prices in this guide are the regular prices after any promo ends. - [Best Free Invoicing App for Handymen (2026): Square vs Wave vs Zoho Invoice](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/best-free-invoicing-app-handyman/): Three invoicing apps a handyman can genuinely use for $0 a month, what each free plan leaves out, and what you'll actually pay in card fees on a typical $400 job. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Best for most handymen: Square Invoices on Square Free. $0/mo, unlimited invoices, estimates, deposits, recurring invoices, automatic payment reminders and contracts with e-signature. Invoice card payments cost 3.3% + 30¢. - Best if you also want free bookkeeping: Wave Starter. $0/mo with unlimited estimates and invoices plus bookkeeping. Card payments cost 2.9% + 60¢, and automatic late-payment reminders need the $19/mo Pro plan. - Best for automatic reminders and a customer portal at $0: Zoho Invoice. Free with up to 500 invoices a year and 2 users, but invoices carry "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding. - Not free anymore: Joist retired its free plan (Basics is $10/mo for 5 documents), and Invoice Simple starts at $6.99/mo for 3 invoices a month. - On a $400 job paid by card online you'd pay about $13.50 in fees with Square Free and $12.20 with Wave Starter. Paid by bank transfer through a Square invoice, it's $4. - Q: What is the best free invoicing app for a handyman? A: For most handymen, Square Invoices on the Square Free plan: $0 a month, unlimited invoices and estimates, deposits, automatic payment reminders, and Tap to Pay on your phone. You pay only processing fees, 3.3% + 30¢ for online or invoice card payments (checked Oct 19, 2026). - Q: Is Wave really free? A: Wave's Starter plan has no monthly fee and includes unlimited estimates, invoices and bookkeeping records. You pay 2.9% + 60¢ per credit card payment (3.4% + 60¢ for Amex) if you accept cards. The Pro plan ($19/mo or $190/yr) adds automatic late-payment reminders and lower card fees on your first 10 transactions each month. - Q: What are the limits of Zoho Invoice's free plan? A: Zoho Invoice says its free plan allows up to two users, three projects and 500 invoices per year, and adds "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding. It includes quotes, recurring invoices, automatic payment reminders, time tracking and a customer portal. - Q: Does Joist still have a free plan? A: No. Joist's pricing page says its free plan is no longer available. Joist Basics is $10/mo for up to 5 documents a month, and every plan has a 14-day free trial with no credit card. - Q: Can I take a deposit before buying materials? A: Yes with Square Invoices: deposits are included on the free plan, and you can set a separate due date for the balance. Invoice Simple only includes deposits on its Premium plan ($21.99/mo). Wave lists deposits through estimates as a feature, so confirm it's on the free Starter plan when you sign up. - Q: Do I need an app at all? A: Not if you send only a few invoices a month. A free printable or spreadsheet template works fine at first. The main reasons to switch are online card payments, automatic reminders, and not retyping customer details. - [GorillaDesk Review for Small Pest Control Companies (2026)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/gorilladesk-review-pest-control/): An honest look at GorillaDesk for solo and small pest control operators: per-route pricing explained, what Basic leaves out, chemical tracking, texting costs and who should pick something else. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Pricing is per route, not per person. One route costs $49/mo on Basic, $99/mo on Pro and $149/mo on Growth, billed monthly. Admin, office and crew users are unlimited and free. - Most pest companies will need Pro ($99/mo). Subscription auto-billing, the customer portal, online booking, QuickBooks Online sync, e-signatures, device and trap barcoding, and review requests all start on Pro. - Chemical use records are on every plan. Material tracking and reporting is included on Basic. - Texting costs extra: $5/mo for a local number, plus prepaid message packs from $50 for 1,000 texts. - Verdict: a strong, fairly priced fit for recurring-route pest, mosquito and lawn businesses. One-off repair trades should look at general home-service apps instead. - Q: How much does GorillaDesk cost for a pest control company? A: GorillaDesk charges per route (a technician schedule). For one route it's $49/mo on Basic, $99/mo on Pro and $149/mo on Growth, billed monthly (checked Oct 19, 2026). Its help center says paying annually gets you one month free. Office and admin users are free and unlimited. - Q: What does a 'route' mean in GorillaDesk pricing? A: A route is one technician schedule. Techs who work alone each need their own route. Crews who ride together can share a single route assigned to the crew leader, which can make GorillaDesk cheaper for two-person trucks. - Q: How much do extra routes cost? A: According to GorillaDesk's pricing page, on Basic routes 2 and 3 add $50/mo each and route 4 and up adds $30/mo each. On Pro each added route is $50/mo. On Growth, route 2 adds $100/mo and route 3 and up add $50/mo each. Its help center describes Basic as $50 per added schedule, so confirm your exact total on the pricing slider. - Q: Does GorillaDesk track pesticide and chemical use? A: Yes. Material tracking and reporting for chemical use records is included on the Basic plan and up. Pro adds device tracking and barcoding for traps and bait stations, with trend reporting. - Q: Is there a free trial or a contract? A: GorillaDesk offers a 14-day free trial. Plans are month-to-month with no contracts or setup fees, and you can freeze your account if your business is seasonal. Annual plans are billed up front. - Q: Does GorillaDesk sync with QuickBooks? A: Yes, QuickBooks Online sync is included on the Pro plan and above, not on Basic. - [Square Invoices vs Invoice Simple for Small Contractors (2026)](https://servicepropicks.com/guides/square-vs-invoice-simple-contractors/): Square Invoices is free with higher card fees. Invoice Simple charges a monthly fee and caps invoices on cheaper plans. Here's what each costs a small contractor in 2026, with real fee math. (last updated 2026-10-19) - Prices checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Cheapest overall: Square Invoices. Square Free is $0/mo with unlimited invoices. Invoice card payments cost 3.3% + 30¢, and bank transfers cost 1% ($1 minimum). - Invoice Simple costs $6.99 to $21.99/mo ($69.99 to $219.99/yr). Essentials allows 3 invoices a month, Plus 10, and only Premium is unlimited. - Card fees are higher on Invoice Simple: 3.49% + 49¢ per US card payment through Stripe, and 1% + 30¢ (capped at $15) for ACH. - Deposits: included free on Square, Premium-only ($21.99/mo) on Invoice Simple. - Our pick: Square Invoices for almost every small contractor. Invoice Simple only if you send a handful of invoices and strongly prefer its app. - Q: Is Square Invoices really free? A: Yes. On the Square Free plan there's no monthly fee and invoices are unlimited. You pay processing fees only when a customer pays: 3.3% + 30¢ for card payments through an invoice and 1% ($1 minimum) for ACH bank transfers (checked Oct 19, 2026). - Q: How much does Invoice Simple cost? A: Invoice Simple Essentials is $6.99/mo (3 invoices a month), Plus is $14.99/mo (10 invoices a month), and Premium is $21.99/mo (unlimited). Billed annually, they're $69.99, $149.99 and $219.99 a year. The mobile app includes a 14-day free trial of Premium. - Q: Which has lower card processing fees? A: Square. Invoice card payments on Square Free cost 3.3% + 30¢ (2.9% + 30¢ on Square Plus). Invoice Simple's Stripe card fee for US customers is 3.49% + 49¢. On a $1,000 invoice that's $33.30 with Square Free versus $35.39 with Invoice Simple. - Q: Can contractors take deposits with Square and Invoice Simple? A: Square lets you request a deposit upfront and set a separate due date for the balance on its free plan. Invoice Simple includes deposits only on its Premium plan ($21.99/mo). - Q: Can I take card payments in person? A: Yes, both work with Tap to Pay on your phone. Square charges 2.6% + 15¢ in person on the free plan. Invoice Simple lists Stripe Tap to Pay at 2.79% + 49¢. - Q: Do either of them do job scheduling? A: Square's pricing page also lists booking calendars and an online booking site as part of its plans, which suit appointment-style work better than multi-day jobs. Invoice Simple is focused on estimates, invoices and payments. If you need to schedule crews, look at field service software like Jobber. ## Downloads - [Free landscaping invoice template, printable HTML](https://servicepropicks.com/downloads/landscaping-invoice-template.html) - [Free landscaping invoice template, CSV for Excel/Google Sheets](https://servicepropicks.com/downloads/landscaping-invoice-template.csv) ## About - [About ServiceProPicks](https://servicepropicks.com/about/) - [Affiliate disclosure](https://servicepropicks.com/affiliate-disclosure/) - [Contact](https://servicepropicks.com/contact/)