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Housecall Pro vs GorillaDesk

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

8 users
$42k
Housecall Pro

Best for: Mobile-first residential service & marketing

Usability: not yet tested

VS
GorillaDesk

Best for: Route-based service on a budget

Usability: not yet tested

$1,534/mo
$299 software + $1,235 payments
MAX
software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$49 software + card processing not published
Basic (1 route)
Card-processing rates
Housecall Pro card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
In-person (tap / swipe / chip)2.59%Published
Online invoice2.99%Published
Amex / commercial / keyed3.49%Provisional, based on published rate card
GorillaDesk card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
Built-in card payments
Included✓
✓Essentials+
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Add-on+
–not listed
Commercial & contract jobs
Not available–
–not listed
Inventory tracking
Not available–
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Included✓
✓MAX-only
Service agreements / plans
Included✓
+Add-on
Marketing automation
Included✓
–not listed
Customer portal
Included✓
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Add-on+
Bottom line: GorillaDesk has no comparable all-in total (software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026). Card fees use a documented mix (55% in-person, 30% online, 15% Amex/keyed) on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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Housecall Pro vs GorillaDesk — key takeaways
  • Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing; GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget.
  • Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
  • Housecall Pro: $1,534/mo; GorillaDesk: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Housecall Pro: not listed; GorillaDesk: not available.
  • QuickBooks sync — Housecall Pro: Essentials+; GorillaDesk: included.
  • Commission: Housecall Pro — We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; GorillaDesk — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.

Pricing checked

  • Housecall Pro: published list prices, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Additional-user price ($35/mo) is published on MAX only. Basic/Essentials extra seats are unpublished. Recurring Service Plans are MAX-only.
  • GorillaDesk: published list prices, checked on July 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Published July 2026 figures; not re-checked on 2026-10-05.

How we tested

Done
  • This comparison is based on published pricing and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of either product.
Not done
  • No product trial, demo, or in-app screenshots. We make no claims about ease of use, mobile UX, support, or implementation.

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Housecall Pro vs GorillaDesk — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Housecall Pro and GorillaDesk?
Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing, while GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget. Housecall Pro targets residential shops; GorillaDesk targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, Housecall Pro or GorillaDesk?
Neither Housecall Pro nor GorillaDesk publishes a comparable all-in total (Housecall Pro: $1,534/mo; GorillaDesk: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026).
Is Housecall Pro or GorillaDesk better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — Housecall Pro: not listed; GorillaDesk: not available. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from Housecall Pro or GorillaDesk?
Housecall Pro: We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; GorillaDesk: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.