Pool Brain alternatives
Pool Brain starts at Quote only (Base fee (not published) + $65 per field technician/mo). If that price, its plan limits, or its trade focus doesn't fit, these are the closest alternatives, ranked by how many of the same trades they serve.
| Software | Starting price | Free trial | Pricing model | Also serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Brain (current) | Quote only | Free trial (length not stated) | Base fee + per technician | — |
| Skimmer | From $49/mo | First month free via promo; 30-day refund guarantee | Per serviced location | Pool Service |
| Housecall Pro | From $59/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan | Pool Service |
| Jobber | From $29/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan, by user count | Pool Service |
| Service Fusion | From $208/mo | Not stated; demo available | Flat per plan, unlimited users | Pool Service |
| ServiceTitan | Quote only | Not advertised; demo available | Per technician, quote only | Pool Service |
| GorillaDesk | From $49/mo | Free trial (length not stated) | Per route | Pool Service |
| Service Autopilot | From $49/mo | Free trial (length not stated) | Per plan, annual | Pool Service |
- From $49/moPool service software
Skimmer
Route, chemistry and service-report software for pool service companies.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Unlimited technicians and admins. Watch out: Quotes and route optimization need Scaling Up.
- From $59/moField service management
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, dispatch, price book and payments for residential service pros.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Published pricing with no long-term contract. Watch out: QuickBooks sync starts on Essentials.
- From $29/moField service management
Jobber
Quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments for small home service teams.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Prices published for every plan and team size. Watch out: Job costing and two-way SMS start on the Grow plan.
- From $208/moField service management
Service Fusion
Flat monthly pricing with unlimited users for growing service companies.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Unlimited users on every plan. Watch out: Higher entry price than per-user tools.
- Quote onlyField service management
ServiceTitan
Enterprise-grade platform for larger residential and commercial trade contractors.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Deep feature set for multi-truck operations. Watch out: No published prices.
- From $49/moField service management
GorillaDesk
Route-based pricing for pest control, lawn, pool and cleaning companies.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Unlimited office and crew users. Watch out: Each extra route adds $30–$50/mo.
- From $49/moField service management
Service Autopilot
Automation-heavy platform for lawn care, landscaping and cleaning companies.
Why switch from Pool Brain: Low entry price. Watch out: Sign-up fee on every plan.