Housecall Pro starts at $79/month — and you still can't get QuickBooks, checklists, a pipeline, or route optimization without upgrading to $229 or $349/month. All for just 1 user. Scout Pro gives you all of that for $49/month with unlimited team members.
Scout Pro: $49/month · unlimited users · everything included
Housecall Pro equivalent? The Max plan at $349/month — and that's still only 1 user.
Route optimization, pipeline, and QuickBooks are all gated to higher HCP tiers. All three are included in Scout Pro from day one.
Housecall Pro pricing sourced from housecallpro.com, September 2026. All HCP plans are for 1 user. Verify at housecallpro.com.
| Feature | Scout Pro $49/mo · unlimited users | HCP Basic $79/mo · 1 user | HCP Essentials $229/mo · 1 user | HCP Max $349/mo · 1 user |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $49/mo · unlimited users | $79/mo · 1 user | $229/mo · 1 user | $349/mo · 1 user |
| Per-seat fees | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling & dispatch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimates & invoicing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price book | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| KPI / revenue dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-signatures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMS messaging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job checklists | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job costing / P&L | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks Online sync | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo reports | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales pipeline | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Employee time tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mileage tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto follow-up texts | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lead marketplace | ✓ (Service Scout) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| iOS & Android apps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days (card required) | 14 days (no card) | 14 days (no card) | 14 days (no card) |
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Housecall Pro differs.
14-day free trial, no credit card
Housecall Pro lets you try the platform for 14 days with no card required. Scout Pro's 14-day trial requires a card — though you won't be charged until the trial ends.
Equipment tracking module (Essentials+)
Housecall Pro Essentials ($229/mo) includes a dedicated equipment tracking module for logging serial numbers and service history per unit. Scout Pro handles this through customer notes.
Consumer financing option
Housecall Pro includes consumer financing for larger invoices. Scout Pro collects payment via SMS payment links and card — no built-in financing.
Scout Pro is the right CRM for most contractors
Housecall Pro charges more at every tier and still caps you at one user per plan. Scout Pro gives you every tool you need — pipeline, route optimization, QuickBooks, time tracking, checklists — at $49/month with your whole team included. It’s not a close comparison on value.
Consider Housecall Pro if:
You specifically need a no-card trial, a dedicated equipment tracking module, or consumer financing built into invoices. Otherwise, Scout Pro covers more ground for less money.
Pipeline, route optimization, QuickBooks, time tracking, unlimited team members.
$300/month less than Housecall Pro Max — with more features included.
Start Free Trial →Disclosure: This page is published by Service Scout, the company behind Scout Pro. We have a financial interest in this comparison. Housecall Pro pricing sourced from housecallpro.com, September 2026. Verify before purchasing.