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Housecall Pro vs BuildOps

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

8 techs
$42k
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Housecall Pro

Best for: Mobile-first residential service & marketing

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BuildOps

Best for: Commercial-only mechanical contractorsWE EARN $0

$1,382/mo
$294 software + $1,088 payments
Essentials · LOWEST
~$2,477/mo
$1,280 software + $1,197 payments
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Money
Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included
Included
Built-in card payments
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Operations
Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included
Included
Dispatch board
Included
+Add-on
Commercial & contract jobs
Included
+Add-on
Inventory tracking
Included
Field & growth
Included
Tech mobile app
Included
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Included
Included
Service agreements / plans
Included
Included
Marketing automation
Not available
Included
Customer portal
Included
Included
Reporting & dashboards
Included
Bottom line: Housecall Pro comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,382/mo all-in). Housecall Pro skews residential; BuildOps skews commercial. Both figures include estimated payment processing on $42,008 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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Housecall Pro vs BuildOps — key takeaways
  • Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing; BuildOps is best for commercial-only mechanical contractors.
  • For an 8-technician shop, Housecall Pro is the lower-cost option at about $1,382/month all-in (Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, BuildOps: $2,477/mo, May 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Housecall Pro: a paid add-on; BuildOps: included.
  • QuickBooks sync — Housecall Pro: included; BuildOps: included.
  • Commission: we may earn from Housecall Pro; we earn $0 from BuildOps. Both scored identically.

Housecall Pro vs BuildOps — frequently asked questions

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