✦ No surprise add-on pricing
Housecall Pro charges extra for features like automated marketing and custom websites. LGQ includes your hosted site, lead scoring, and customer portals out of the box.
Contractor Software Without Surprise Add-Ons & Seat Penalties.
Housecall Pro locks core tools behind expensive tiers ($65–$299/mo) and paid add-on fees. Let’s Get Quoted bundles your public website, 2-way texting, AI smart intake, and payments into a unified platform starting at $0/month.
Housecall Pro$65/mo (Basic, 1 user) to $299/mo (Max)
- ✕Recurring monthly SaaS bills even during slow months
- ✕No custom contractor website included (requires Wix/Squarespace)
- ✕Basic static forms without automated 24/7 AI lead scoping
Built for Contractor Profit
Let’s Get QuotedFrom $0/mo on Flex
- ✓$0/month base software overhead · Pay only 1.25% when you get paid
- ✓SEO contractor website included with 20+ trade themes & instant booking
- ✓24/7 AI Smart Intake qualifying, scoping & alerting hot leads instantly
✓No Surprise Add-On Bills
✓Free SEO Contractor Website
✓1-Click CSV Migration
✓QuickBooks Online Sync
✓Zero Seat Penalties
✦ Team-friendly seat allowances
Scale up to 15 office users and 50 crew members on LGQ Scale without paying steep $35/user penalties every month.
✦ Instant homeowner e-signatures and portal
Homeowners receive a private, revocable link to review quotes, track project progress, and pay deposits with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Software Consolidation
The Fragmented Housecall Pro Stack vs. The Unified Platform
Most contractors pay for 4 to 6 separate subscriptions because legacy platforms don't include a website, AI intake, or review routing. Here is what you actually pay:
Fragmented Multi-App Stack
Housecall Pro + Add-on Subscriptions
Multiple logins, duplicate data entry, and broken sync
- ✗$169 / moHousecall Pro Essentials PlanBase CRM & mobile dispatch
- ✗$49 / moWebsite Builder Add-onSeparate recurring website fee
- ✗$49 / moAutomated Marketing Add-onPostcard & email follow-ups
- ✗$30 / mo2-Way Text Messaging LineCustomer communication add-on
- ✗$25 / moOnline Booking Add-onWebsite scheduling widget
Total Software Overhead
$322 / month
$3,864.00 billed every single year
All-in-One Replacement
Let’s Get Quoted Platform
Everything Included in One Login
Seamless workflows from website visit to Stripe bank payout
- ✓INCLUDEDFull Back Office CRM & SchedulingJobs, crew dispatch, calendar & map
- ✓INCLUDEDCustom SEO Contractor Website20+ trade themes + custom domain
- ✓INCLUDEDGoogle Reviews & Reputation HubAutomated post-job review routing
- ✓INCLUDED2-Way SMS & Dedicated Business LineIntegrated customer chat feeds
- ✓INCLUDED24/7 AI Smart Intake & ScorerInstant scoping & hot lead triage
Total Base Software Overhead
$0 / month (Flex)
Pay only 1.25% platform fee when you get paid
ROI & Cost Calculator
See how much you save switching from Housecall Pro.
Housecall Pro bills your credit card fixed monthly subscriptions and doesn't include a website. See your exact annual savings with Let's Get Quoted.
Housecall Pro does not include a custom trade website. LGQ includes your custom SEO site for free.
Housecall Pro TotalFixed recurring software bill
$218/ month
$2,616 billed per year
- ✗Housecall Pro (Essentials (1-5 users)): $169/mo
- ✗Separate Website Hosting: +$49/mo
- ✗Billed 100% even during slow winter months
Performance-Aligned
Let’s Get Quoted (Flex)$0 Monthly Overhead
$0/ month base
Pay only 1.25% platform fee when you get paid
- ✓$0/mo fixed software bills — zero overhead risk
- ✓Custom SEO website included with 20+ trade themes
- ✓24/7 AI Smart Intake & Scorer qualified leads 24/7
- ✓Route-Aware Quick Stops to fill empty schedule gaps
Your Guaranteed Savings
+$2,616 / year
Keep your hard-earned profits instead of paying recurring subscription bills.
Tailored for Your Trade
See How Let’s Get Quoted Replaces Housecall Pro for Your Trade
Every trade has unique scoping, emergency dispatch, and quote structures. Explore how LGQ outperforms Housecall Pro in your sector:
Electricians Edition
AI Project Scoping for Panel Upgrades & EV Chargers
The Housecall Pro Bottleneck
Jobber gives you a blank text box. You spend 20 minutes on the phone asking amperage, panel brand, and conduit distance before writing a quote.
The Let’s Get Quoted Advantage
LGQ’s website AI asks the exact scoping questions, estimates project cost, and collects a 50% deposit before you step on site.
- ✓Automatic panel upgrade & EV charger scoping questionnaires
- ✓Instant HOT lead dispatch alerts when high-ticket remodels arrive
- ✓Route-aware Quick Stops for same-day breaker/outlet diagnostics
● Live Quote DraftReady in 60s
200A Service Panel Upgrade & Whole-Home Surge
Square D 200A Main Breaker Panel & Meter Socket$1,850.00
Utility Coordination & Permitting Inspection$450.00
Type 2 Whole-Home Surge Protective Device$380.00
Project Total
$2,680.00
Required Deposit
$1,340.00 (50% via Pay)
Pay 1-Tap Mobile E-Signature & Deposit
Direct Stripe Connect bank payout · Instant homeowner e-signature recorded
Why Contractors Switch
Built for Contractor Profits, Not Subscription Overhead
See the real product in action. Every tool designed to win jobs, save time, and protect your cash flow.
✦ Everything Included
Free Hosted Contractor Website Included
Housecall Pro charges recurring fees for website add-ons. LGQ includes your custom domain, 20+ trade templates, and instant estimate calculators for free.
- ✓Trade-specific SEO templates
- ✓Instant booking widget
- ✓Google reviews showcase
✦ 24/7 Scoping
24/7 AI Smart Intake & Lead Scorer
Automatically analyzes project fit, urgency, and estimated ticket sizes so you never miss high-value jobs while in the field.
- ✓HOT/WARM/LOW lead scores
- ✓Instant SMS triage alerts
- ✓Phone number verification
✦ Direct Payouts
Mobile Quotes & Fast Stripe Payments
Send clean multi-option quotes with e-signatures that settle directly into your bank via Stripe Connect with complete fee transparency.
- ✓Good/Better/Best tiers
- ✓Apple Pay & Google Pay
- ✓QuickBooks Online sync
✦ Smart Dispatch
Route-Aware Quick Stops
Fill schedule gaps between appointments by matching nearby homeowners with open arrival slots along your existing travel route.
- ✓Monetize route downtime
- ✓Zero extra detour costs
- ✓Same-day priority booking
Live Technology Sandbox
See how AI qualifies and scores your leads.
Your website’s AI intake asks the questions a master estimator would, scores the project, and texts you the jobs that make you money—while filtering out the noise.
1. Homeowner Inquiry on Your SiteWebsite Intake
✦ AI Instant Extraction
Urgency / TimelineEmergency (Immediate)
Estimated Ticket$1,200–$2,400
Location & Route3.1 miles in service area
Phone Verified✓ 1-Tap SMS Verified
2. Instant Contractor DispatchLEAD SCORE: HOT
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Let’s Get Quoted DispatchJust now
🚨 HOT LEAD: Emergency electrical panel issue from Mark D. ($1.2k–$2.4k est, 3.1 mi). Reply 1 to call homeowner immediately.
Why this job ranked HOT
Active electrical hazard detected. In core territory, homeowner verified phone, urgent response needed.
Never miss a $10k project while under a sink. Smart intake qualifies inquiries 24/7, verifies homeowner phones, and keeps you in full control of your schedule.
Get Smart Intake on Flex ($0/mo) →Homeowner Experience
Experience What Your Customers See & E-Sign
Test how an inbound text description turns into a signed quote and an instant Apple Pay deposit in 60 seconds.
Instant AI Inbound Engine
From text message to paid deposit in 60 seconds.
Homeowners text your business line 24/7. Let’s Get Quoted AI checks your service area, generates an accurate quote draft, and collects an instant deposit before competitors even check their voicemail.
Select Trade Scenario
✓
1. Homeowner texts description & photos2
2. AI qualifies trade scope & sends interactive quote3
3. Homeowner approves & taps Apple Pay deposit4
4. Contractor phone buzzes: Job booked & cash in StripeLet’s Get Quoted AI Assistant
● Instant 24/7 Response Active
The request fits a standard 60-inch alcove conversion. I organized the photo, safety requirements, and finish selections into a contractor-ready quote draft:
60-inch Low-Threshold Shower Conversion
Demolition, haul-away & plumbing prep: $1,650
Waterproofing, tile & installation labor: $2,950
Shower pan, glass & safety package: $3,500
Total: $8,100.00Deposit: $810.00
Side-by-Side Comparison
How Let’s Get Quoted Compares to Housecall Pro
A direct, transparent feature and pricing breakdown.
| Feature & Capability | Let’s Get Quoted | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Add-On Structure | ||
| Monthly Base Cost | ✓$0 on Flex / $35 on Solo / $99 on Growth Flex keeps software bills at $0 when you have a quiet month. | $65 / $169 / $299 per month |
| Website Hosting & Builder | ✓Included (20+ themes + custom domain) Your own branded site with instant estimate calculator. | Separate recurring add-on fee |
| Extra User / Seat Penalties | ✓Included crew allowances Scale your team without per-seat penalty bills each month. | +$35 / month per extra user |
| Lead Capture & Automation | ||
| AI Lead Scorer & Smart Intake | ✓Included (24/7 automated scoping) Automatically analyzes fit, urgency, and estimated project ticket size. | Basic forms or paid AI add-on |
| QuickBooks Online Integration | ✓Included on all plans Automatic 2-way sync for invoices, customers, and payments. | Included on select tiers |
| 2-Way Text Messaging | ✓Included with dedicated business line options Customer texts sync directly to each job feed and customer portal. | Requires higher tier ($169+/mo) |
Frictionless Migration
Switch from Housecall Pro in Under 15 Minutes
Zero downtime. Zero customer data lost. Start sending quotes today.
Step 01
Export Housecall Pro list
Export your customer CSV and address book from Housecall Pro settings.
✦ Takes under 2 minutes.
Step 02
1-Click import into LGQ
Upload your CSV to populate your clients, addresses, and past records.
✦ Seamless data mapping.
Step 03
Choose website & go live
Pick your trade theme, connect Stripe, and start sending quotes with e-signatures.
✦ Ready in 15 minutes.
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30-Day Zero-Risk Dual Run
Keep Housecall Pro active while you set up Let’s Get Quoted. Test your new website, send quotes, and verify payouts before canceling Housecall Pro.
⚡
Free CSV Concierge Assistance
Have a large client database or price book? Upload your file or message our support team for free migration assistance within 24 hours.
Honest Comparison
Which Platform Is the Right Fit for Your Business?
When Housecall Pro might be the right fit:
- •You are already heavily integrated into their proprietary phone system and do not mind paying extra monthly fees.
- •You have a dedicated webmaster and already pay for marketing tools elsewhere.
Recommended for Trade Contractors
When Let’s Get Quoted is the clear choice:
- ✓You want an all-in-one platform without surprise add-on charges or high per-seat fees.
- ✓You want a free, SEO-optimized contractor website and 24/7 AI smart intake.
- ✓You want performance-aligned $0/mo pricing on Flex to protect your profit margins.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from contractors evaluating an alternative to Housecall Pro.
How long does it take to switch from Housecall Pro?
Most contractors switch in under 15 minutes. Export your customer list, choose your website theme, connect Stripe, and you are ready to send quotes and collect payments.
Does LGQ support crew dispatch and job feeds?
Yes. You can assign crew members, track labor costs, record before-and-after photos, and manage your full project schedule from desktop or mobile.
How does LGQ compare on extra user fees vs Housecall Pro?
Housecall Pro charges $35/month for each additional user. Let’s Get Quoted includes generous office and crew seat allowances without per-seat penalties on our plans.
Can I keep my existing business phone number when switching?
Yes. You can forward calls to your dedicated Let’s Get Quoted number or connect your existing business line for unified 2-way texting.
Tailored Solutions
Built & Pre-configured for Your Trade
Explore how Let’s Get Quoted gives contractors in your trade a free marketing website, 24/7 AI scoping, instant estimates, and fast payments from $0/month.
Plumbers →
24/7 emergency dispatch, water heater scoping, and same-day flat-rate diagnostics.
Electricians →
Panel upgrade scoping questionnaires, EV charger intake, and instant mobile quotes.
HVAC Contractors →
System changeout proposals, seasonal tune-up self-scheduling, and Good/Better/Best tiers.
Roofers →
Storm damage intake, roof square calculators, and deposit-gated calendar bookings.
Landscapers →
Hardscaping & patio estimates, sod calculators, and recurring monthly maintenance billing.
Remodelers →
Kitchen & bath proposals, staged milestone progress payments, and interactive client portals.
Switch to the platform built for contractor profit.
Zero setup fees. Free onboarding. Keep your customer relationships, automate your quotes, and get paid faster with Let’s Get Quoted.