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Workiz vs GorillaDesk

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

8 techs
$42k
W
Workiz

Best for: Dispatch- and phone-heavy shops

VS
G
GorillaDesk

Best for: Route-based service on a budget

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

Workiz vs GorillaDesk — frequently asked questions

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