💳Pricing & Overhead— Subscriptions, slow season safety, setup fees, and user penalties |
Entry / Base Monthly Subscription Fixed monthly fee required just to keep your software running | ✓$0 / month (Flex) Pay only 1.25% fee when you get paid | ✕$49 – $349 / mo Recurring bill regardless of volume | ✕$65 – $299 / mo Base tier before add-on modules | ✕$398 – $1,000+ / mo Billed per technician license | ✕$500 – $2,500 / mo Required monthly lead retainers | ✕$300 – $2,000 / mo Auto-reloaded monthly lead spend |
Slow Season / Weather Down-Time Software cost when work slows down during winter or rain delays | ✓$0 Software Bill Zero fees on Flex when zero jobs run | ✕Full Monthly Bill Paid every 30 days regardless | ✕Full Monthly Bill Paid every 30 days regardless | ✕Full Contract Bill Locked in throughout slow months | ✕Full Retainer Bill Pause penalties or lost credits | ✕Auto-Reload Charged Credit card auto-billed |
Setup & Implementation Fees Upfront onboarding, data migration, or system training costs | ✓$0 Setup Fee Self-serve live in 15 minutes | –$0 Setup Fee Self-serve onboarding | –$0 – $299 Optional onboarding packages | ✕$2,000 – $5,000+ Mandatory implementation fee | ✕$0 – $300 Annual business membership fee | –$0 Setup Self-serve profile creation |
Contracts & Cancellation Lock-In Commitment terms and cancellation penalty policies | ✓No Contracts Month-to-month · Cancel anytime | –Month or Annual Discounts tied to 12mo lock-in | –Month or Annual Discounts tied to 12mo lock-in | ✕12 – 36 Months Strict locked enterprise contract | ✕Annual Lock-In Auto-renewing lead contracts | ✕Ongoing Auto-Bill Direct Lead auto-reload |
Extra User / Seat Penalties Fees charged when adding office staff or field crew members | ✓Generous Included Seats Crew mobile feeds with zero user penalties | ✕+$29 / mo / user Extra monthly fee per team member | ✕+$35 / mo / user Extra monthly fee per team member | ✕+$398–$1,000 / tech Billed per technician license | –N/A Directory broker only | –N/A Directory broker only |
🌐Website & Lead Engine— Custom websites, lead exclusivity, cost per lead, and reviews |
Custom Contractor Website High-converting standalone website with custom domain and SSL | ✓Included Free 20+ trade themes, custom domain & SSL | ✕Not Included Must build on WordPress/Squarespace ($30–$60/mo) | ✕Paid Add-On ($99–$199/mo) Recurring monthly website fee | ✕Paid Agency Build High-cost enterprise web packages | ✕Directory Profile Only No standalone brand website | ✕Directory Profile Only No standalone brand website |
Lead Exclusivity & Ownership Whether homeowner inquiries are direct to you or shared with competitors | ✓100% Exclusive Direct inquiries you own forever | –Direct (Your Site) If you build an external website | –Direct (Your Site) If you pay for website add-on | –Direct (Your Site) On enterprise marketing tier | ✕Shared (3–6 Pros) Sold simultaneously to competitors | ✕Marketplace Shared Homeowners compare 5+ pros in app |
Cost Per Inbound Lead Price paid to software or directory each time a customer reaches out | ✓$0 per lead Unlimited direct inquiries through your site | –$0 (Software only) Requires separate ad spend | –$0 (Software only) Requires separate ad spend | –$0 (Software only) Requires separate ad spend | ✕$40 – $150 / lead Billed per shared inquiry click | ✕$25 – $120 / message Auto-charged per message received |
Interactive Estimate Calculator Instant pricing widget on your site that converts curious visitors | ✓Included Live Widget Converts visitors into phone-verified leads | ✕Basic Form Only Standard static contact fields | ✕Basic Booking Form Standard booking widget | –Enterprise Widget Requires complex custom setup | ✕Directory Form Routes homeowner into Angi broker queue | ✕App Chat Box Locked inside Thumbtack inbox |
Google Reviews & Reputation Hub Post-job review routing directly to your Google Business Profile | ✓Included Routes reviews directly to Google to boost SEO | ✕Grow Tier Only ($349/mo) Locked behind highest pricing tier | ✕Paid Add-On Extra monthly marketing module fee | ✕Marketing Pro ($250+/mo) High-cost enterprise module | ✕Trapped on Angi Reviews boost Angi ranking, not your Google Profile | ✕Trapped on Thumbtack Reviews stay inside Thumbtack directory |
🤖AI Intake & Dispatch— 24/7 AI scoping, HOT lead triage, and route-aware Quick Stops |
24/7 AI Smart Scoping & Intake Automated scoping questions, photo intake, and timeline analysis | ✓Included 24/7 Asks trade scoping questions & collects photos | ✕Static Forms Only No interactive scoping logic | ✕Static Forms Only Standard request forms | –Titan Intelligence ($$$) Enterprise AI add-on pricing | ✕Generic Broker Form Standard marketplace dropdowns | ✕Generic Chat Form Basic questionnaire |
HOT / WARM / LOW Lead Triage Automated project fit calculation, ticket estimation, and SMS alert | ✓Automated Scoring Scores fit & ticket value + sends instant SMS alert | ✕Manual Sorting Contractor manually reviews all inquiries | ✕Manual Sorting No automated urgency scoring | –Enterprise Rules Call center routing rules configuration | ✕No Qualification You pay regardless of lead quality | ✕No Qualification Charged for wrong numbers and tire-kickers |
Route-Aware Quick Stops Dispatch Monetizes driving downtime by matching nearby homeowners with calendar gaps | ✓Included Fills afternoon route gaps with same-day booking | ✕Not Available Traditional calendar scheduling only | ✕Not Available Standard calendar views | –Basic GPS Routing Fleet tracking, no proactive gap filler | ✕Not Available Lead broker only | ✕Not Available Directory only |
1-Tap SMS Phone Verification Verifies homeowner phone numbers to stop fake inquiries and spam | ✓Included Eliminates fake numbers and phone tag | ✕No Verification Unchecked phone numbers | ✕No Verification Unchecked phone numbers | –Manual Call Check Requires CSR manual verification | ✕Frequent Bad Numbers High dispute rate for fake phone leads | ✕Auto-Charged Regardless No phone verification before billing |
📋Quotes & Field Crew— Good/Better/Best tiers, e-signatures, texting, and mobile job feeds |
Multi-Option Quotes (Good / Better / Best) Interactive option tiers that allow homeowners to choose upgrades | ✓Included on All Plans Interactive tiers with itemized add-on options | ✕Grow Tier Only ($349/mo) Locked behind highest tier | ✕Max Tier Only ($299/mo) Locked behind highest tier | ✓Included Tiered enterprise sales presentation | ✕Not Available Lead broker only | ✕Basic Text Quote Chat messages only |
Mobile E-Signatures & Customer Hub Instant mobile approval and signed contract generation | ✓Included 1-tap sign & deposit payment portal | ✓Included Client Hub portal | | ✓Included Enterprise customer portal | ✕Not Available No contract portal | ✕Not Available No contract e-signature system |
2-Way Customer Text Messaging Dedicated business texting synced directly to jobs and customer records | ✓Included Syncs to customer record & job feed | ✕Connect Tier ($169+/mo) Paid upgrade required | ✕Higher Tier ($169+/mo) Paid upgrade required | –Phones Pro Add-On Enterprise telephony add-on | ✕In-App Chat Only No dedicated SMS business number | ✕In-App Chat Only No dedicated SMS business number |
Crew Dispatch & Mobile Job Feeds Photo logs, labor tracking, mobile assignments, and job feeds | ✓Included Photo logs, labor tracking & mobile routes | ✓Included Mobile app for team | ✓Included Field technician mobile app | ✓Included Comprehensive mobile tech suite | ✕Not Available No field management tools | ✕Not Available No field management tools |
Recurring Service Agreements & Cards on File Automated recurring maintenance billing with stored payment methods | ✓Included Automated recurring billing + stored cards | ✓Included on Paid Tiers Recurring job schedules | ✓Included on Paid Tiers Service agreements module | ✓Included Enterprise membership tracking | ✕Not Available No recurring billing support | ✕Not Available No recurring billing support |
💰Payments & QuickBooks— Stripe payouts, Apple/Google Pay, ACH, and accounting 2-way sync |
Direct Stripe Connect Payouts Direct merchant account ownership with transparent rates and fast payouts | ✓Direct Stripe Connect Direct merchant account ownership | –Jobber Payments Proprietary payment rail | –Housecall Payments Proprietary payment rail | –ServiceTitan Payments Proprietary payment processing | ✕Angi Pay Escrow Broker payment intermediary | ✕Thumbtack Pay Platform payout holds |
Payment Methods Supported Accepted homeowner payment options on mobile and desktop | ✓All Major Methods Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cards & Bank ACH | ✓Cards & ACH Apple Pay on select workflows | ✓Cards & ACH Standard card & bank checkout | ✓Cards, ACH & Financing Includes consumer financing options | –Card Only Through Angi app interface | –Card Only Through Thumbtack app interface |
QuickBooks Online 2-Way Sync Automatic reconciliation for invoices, customers, and payments | ✓Included on All Plans Zero extra fee · Invoices & payments sync auto | ✕Connect Tier ($169+/mo) Not included on Core tier | ✓Included on Paid Plans Standard QuickBooks integration | ✓Included Enterprise Sync QBO and QuickBooks Desktop | ✕Not Available No accounting sync | ✕Not Available No accounting sync |