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GorillaDesk vs Workiz

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

8 techs
$42k
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GorillaDesk

Best for: Route-based service on a budget

VS
W
Workiz

Best for: Dispatch- and phone-heavy shops

$1,442/mo
$224 software + $1,218 payments
Basic
$1,434/mo
$342 software + $1,092 payments
Standard · LOWEST
Money
Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included
Included
Built-in card payments
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Operations
Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included
+Add-on
Dispatch board
Included
Not available
Commercial & contract jobs
Add-on+
Not available
Inventory tracking
Add-on+
Field & growth
Included
Tech mobile app
Included
Included
GPS fleet tracking
Included
Included
Service agreements / plans
Add-on+
Included
Marketing automation
Add-on+
Included
Customer portal
Add-on+
+Add-on
Reporting & dashboards
Included
Bottom line: Workiz comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,434/mo all-in). GorillaDesk skews residential; Workiz skews mixed. Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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GorillaDesk vs Workiz — key takeaways
  • GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget; Workiz is best for dispatch- and phone-heavy shops.
  • For an 8-technician shop, Workiz is the lower-cost option at about $1,434/month all-in (GorillaDesk: $1,442/mo, Workiz: $1,434/mo, May 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — GorillaDesk: not available; Workiz: a paid add-on.
  • QuickBooks sync — GorillaDesk: included; Workiz: included.
  • Commission: we may earn from GorillaDesk; we may earn from Workiz. Both scored identically.

GorillaDesk vs Workiz — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GorillaDesk and Workiz?
GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget, while Workiz is best for dispatch- and phone-heavy shops. GorillaDesk targets residential shops; Workiz targets mixed shops.
Which is cheaper, GorillaDesk or Workiz?
For an 8-technician shop, Workiz is the lower-cost option at about $1,434/month all-in (GorillaDesk: $1,442/mo, Workiz: $1,434/mo, May 2026).
Is GorillaDesk or Workiz better for commercial HVAC?
Commercial & contract job support — GorillaDesk: none, Workiz: addon. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from GorillaDesk or Workiz?
We may earn a commission from GorillaDesk, and we may earn a commission from Workiz. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.