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BuildOps vs Housecall Pro

Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of May 2026.

8 techs
$42k
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BuildOps

Best for: Commercial-only mechanical contractorsWE EARN $0

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Housecall Pro

Best for: Mobile-first residential service & marketing

~$2,477/mo
$1,280 software + $1,197 payments
Custom quote *
$1,382/mo
$294 software + $1,088 payments
Essentials · LOWEST
Money
Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included
Included
Built-in card payments
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Operations
Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included
Included
Dispatch board
Included
Included
Commercial & contract jobs
Add-on+
Included
Inventory tracking
Add-on+
Field & growth
Included
Tech mobile app
Included
Included
GPS fleet tracking
Add-on+
Included
Service agreements / plans
Included
Not available
Marketing automation
Included
Included
Customer portal
Included
Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included
Bottom line: Housecall Pro comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,382/mo all-in). BuildOps skews commercial; Housecall Pro skews residential. Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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BuildOps vs Housecall Pro — key takeaways
  • BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors; Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing.
  • For an 8-technician shop, Housecall Pro is the lower-cost option at about $1,382/month all-in (BuildOps: $2,477/mo, Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, May 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — BuildOps: included; Housecall Pro: a paid add-on.
  • QuickBooks sync — BuildOps: included; Housecall Pro: included.
  • Commission: we earn $0 from BuildOps; we may earn from Housecall Pro. Both scored identically.

BuildOps vs Housecall Pro — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between BuildOps and Housecall Pro?
BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors, while Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing. BuildOps targets commercial shops; Housecall Pro targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, BuildOps or Housecall Pro?
For an 8-technician shop, Housecall Pro is the lower-cost option at about $1,382/month all-in (BuildOps: $2,477/mo, Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, May 2026).
Is BuildOps or Housecall Pro better for commercial HVAC?
Commercial & contract job support — BuildOps: included, Housecall Pro: addon. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from BuildOps or Housecall Pro?
We earn $0 from BuildOps, and we may earn a commission from Housecall Pro. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.