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Housecall Pro advertises a $59/month starting price, but the two features most working solo operators depend on — QuickBooks sync and GPS tracking — are both locked behind the $149/month tier. This is a plan-by-plan breakdown of Housecall Pro pricing in 2026, with exact numbers from their live pricing page. For a direct head-to-head on price, read Jobber vs Housecall Pro. If the price is already a concern, see HCP alternatives for solo operators.
For most solo operators, HCP Essentials at $149/mo is the plan you’ll actually use — Basic skips QuickBooks sync and GPS tracking entirely. Choose Basic only if you’re brand-new and need little more than scheduling and invoicing while you find your footing.
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HCP pricing at a glanceHow billing worksPlan-by-plan breakdownHidden costs and add-onsBest for / not forFAQ
Housecall Pro pricing at a glance (as of June 2026)
Three plans cover the range from a brand-new solo operator to a growing team. The gap between Basic and Essentials is significant — not just in price but in which features actually unlock.
Basic
$59/mo billed annually · $79 month-to-month
- 1 user
- Scheduling & invoicing
- Online booking & payments
- Review management
- Job cost tracking
- Basic price book
- No QuickBooks sync
- No GPS tracking
- No email marketing
Essentials
$149/mo billed annually · $189 month-to-month
- Up to 5 users
- QuickBooks integration
- Employee GPS tracking
- Email & postcard campaigns
- Customer equipment tracking
- Visual price book
- Job checklists
- Premium review management
MAX
$299/mo billed annually · $329 month-to-month
- Up to 8 users (+$35/user)
- Custom reporting
- Dedicated onboarding
- Escalated phone support
- Sales Proposal Tool (free)
- Service Plans (free)
- Built for small fleets, not solo
How billing works
Housecall Pro bills in two ways: month-to-month with no commitment, or an annual plan that saves $20–$40/month depending on tier. Unlike Jobber, there is no prepaid annual option — you’re billed monthly even on the annual commitment.
Basic saves $20/month on annual ($79 vs $59). Essentials saves $40/month ($189 vs $149). MAX saves $30/month ($329 vs $299). If you’re past the trial period and committed to HCP, the annual plan is the obvious choice.
You’re locked in for 12 months on the annual plan. Annual plans are a 12-month commitment, so review HCP’s current terms before committing a full year.
Plan-by-plan: what you actually get
Here’s what each tier delivers for a solo operator and where you’ll hit the ceiling. The right plan depends on whether marketing tools or core operations are your priority.
Basic — $59–$79/month (1 user)
Basic covers the fundamentals: online booking, scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and payments. It includes review management — HCP automatically sends review requests after every closed job, which is a genuine differentiator at this price point.
What Basic leaves out: QuickBooks Online sync, GPS tracking, email and postcard marketing, equipment tracking per customer, and checklists. Most solo operators who use QuickBooks will hit this ceiling within 90 days. Factor the Essentials price into your planning before locking in an annual Basic subscription.
Essentials — The practical pick ($149–$189/month, 5 users)
Essentials is where Housecall Pro earns its price tag for an established solo operator. The two features that drive most upgrades are QuickBooks integration and the built-in email and postcard marketing campaigns — both live here and nowhere else until MAX.
Essentials also adds customer equipment tracking (essential for HVAC and plumbing operators who service the same systems repeatedly), GPS tracking for employees, a visual price book, and job checklists. The 5-user seats accommodate a part-time helper without a per-seat upgrade. At $149/month annually, Essentials costs $59/month more than the comparable Jobber Connect plan — the premium buys you marketing tools Jobber reserves for a $477/month plan.
Housecall Pro’s Essentials plan includes QuickBooks sync, GPS, and email marketing for $149/mo annually — try the full MAX plan free for 14 days, no credit card required.
MAX — $299–$329/month (up to 8 users)
MAX adds custom reporting, a dedicated onboarding specialist, escalated phone support, and includes the Sales Proposal Tool and Service Plans module free (paid add-ons on lower tiers). Extra users beyond 8 cost $35/user/month. At $299/month annually, MAX makes sense for a business with 3–4 technicians — not for a solo operator.
Hidden costs and add-ons
HCP’s pricing page lists some add-ons with pricing and leaves others requiring a sales conversation. Here’s what we know and what to verify before signing up.
Payment processing via HCP Payments adds a per-transaction fee on top of your subscription. The published rate is “as low as 2.59%” for card transactions and 1% for ACH bank transfers. The exact card rate depends on card type and monthly volume — contact HCP for your effective rate based on your average ticket size.
On $5,000/month in card volume at 2.59%, you’d pay approximately $129 in processing fees on top of your plan cost. ACH at 1% would cut that to $50. Encouraging larger clients to pay by bank transfer saves real money over time.
Best for / not for
Housecall Pro earns its premium price if marketing is core to how you grow. If not, cheaper tools cover the same scheduling and invoicing fundamentals.
HCP works well if you…
- Actively build Google reviews and want automated review requests from day one (included even on Basic)
- Run email or postcard campaigns to your client list and want them managed inside your dispatch software
- Service recurring equipment (HVAC, plumbing) and need equipment tracking per customer
- Are on Profit Rhino for flat-rate pricing and want native integration
- Plan to add subcontractors and want GPS tracking from the start
Skip HCP if you…
- Are budget-focused — Jobber Connect at $90/mo delivers comparable core features for $59/mo less than HCP Essentials
- Mainly need QuickBooks sync and clean invoicing — Jobber reaches that milestone at a lower price
- Are just starting out with limited monthly revenue — try free options first
- Don’t need built-in marketing and just want lean scheduling and payment collection
FAQ
The most common questions about Housecall Pro pricing for solo service operators.
What is the cheapest Housecall Pro plan?
Basic at $59/month billed annually — or $79/month with no commitment. Basic covers 1 user with scheduling, invoicing, payments, and review management. It does not include QuickBooks sync or GPS tracking, which require Essentials at $149/mo annually.
Does Housecall Pro have a free plan?
No. HCP offers a 14-day free trial with full MAX plan access — no credit card required. After the trial you choose a paid plan or lose access to your account.
How does Housecall Pro pricing compare to Jobber?
HCP is more expensive at every comparable tier. Jobber Core starts at $29/mo annual vs HCP Basic at $59/mo. At the tier where QuickBooks sync unlocks, Jobber Connect is $90/mo vs HCP Essentials at $149/mo — a $708/year difference. See the full Jobber vs Housecall Pro comparison.
Is Housecall Pro worth it for a solo cleaning business?
If review automation and email marketing are central to your growth strategy, yes — HCP includes both on every plan and Essentials respectively. If you grow mostly through referrals and want cheap QuickBooks sync, Jobber Connect saves you $59/month. See our best apps for cleaning businesses for a full comparison.
What does Housecall Pro charge for payment processing?
HCP Payments charges “as low as 2.59%” for card transactions and 1% for ACH bank transfers. The exact card rate depends on card type and monthly volume — confirm your effective rate with HCP for your average invoice size.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 against housecallpro.com/pricing.
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