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Housecall Pro vs GorillaDesk

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

VS
G
GorillaDesk

Best for: Route-based service on a budget

$1,382/mo
$294 software + $1,088 payments
Essentials · LOWEST
$1,442/mo
$224 software + $1,218 payments
Basic
Money
Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included
Included
Built-in card payments
Included
Included
QuickBooks sync
Included
Operations
Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included
Included
Dispatch board
Add-on+
+Add-on
Commercial & contract jobs
Not available
+Add-on
Inventory tracking
Not available
Field & growth
Included
Tech mobile app
Included
+Add-on
GPS fleet tracking
Included
Included
Service agreements / plans
Included
Included
Marketing automation
Included
Included
Customer portal
Included
Included
Reporting & dashboards
Add-on+
Bottom line: Housecall Pro comes out cheaper at your team size ($1,382/mo all-in). 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 GorillaDesk — key takeaways
  • Housecall Pro is best for mobile-first residential service & marketing; GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget.
  • For an 8-technician shop, Housecall Pro is the lower-cost option at about $1,382/month all-in (Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, GorillaDesk: $1,442/mo, May 2026).
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Housecall Pro: a paid add-on; GorillaDesk: not available.
  • QuickBooks sync — Housecall Pro: included; GorillaDesk: included.
  • Commission: we may earn from Housecall Pro; we may earn from GorillaDesk. Both scored identically.

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?
For an 8-technician shop, Housecall Pro is the lower-cost option at about $1,382/month all-in (Housecall Pro: $1,382/mo, GorillaDesk: $1,442/mo, May 2026).
Is Housecall Pro or GorillaDesk better for commercial HVAC?
Commercial & contract job support — Housecall Pro: addon, GorillaDesk: none. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from Housecall Pro or GorillaDesk?
We may earn a commission from Housecall Pro, and we may earn a commission from GorillaDesk. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.