Housecall Pro alternative
A Housecall Pro alternative for appliance repair shops, at $49 a month flat
Housecall Pro is a broad platform for every home service trade, priced in tiers by team size. Appliance Repair Desk does less, is built specifically around appliance records, and costs the same whether you have one technician or six.
$49/month after the trial. No credit card required to start.
Price
| Appliance Repair Desk | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $49/month | Basic: $59 to $79/month |
| 2 to 5 users | $49/month | Essentials: $149 to $189/month |
| 6 to 8 users | $49/month | MAX: $299 to $329/month |
| Pricing model | One flat plan, unlimited users | Three tiers with user limits |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days |
Features, side by side
Our column is exact. The Housecall Pro column summarizes what it publishes about its own plans; check its site for the plan you are considering.
| Appliance Repair Desk | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance records (brand, model, serial, warranty expiry) | Yes, the core of the product, with search and service history | A general home-services tool; not appliance-specific |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes | Yes |
| Job checklists and parts used | Yes | Yes, depending on plan |
| Invoicing | Yes, with labor and parts lines, emailed to the customer | Yes, plus estimates |
| Customer card payments | No. You add your own payment instructions to invoices | Yes, built-in processing with per-transaction fees |
| QuickBooks | CSV export you import yourself | QuickBooks integration on Essentials and above |
| Online booking | No | Yes |
| Mobile | Runs in the phone browser; saved jobs readable offline | Native mobile app |
| GPS tracking, marketing tools | No | Yes, on higher plans |
Where Housecall Pro is the better choice
It is a larger product than ours. These are real advantages, and for some shops they decide it.
- Built-in card processing, so customers can pay an invoice online and the payment is recorded for you.
- Online booking and customer notifications.
- A native mobile app, GPS tracking and marketing features on its higher plans.
- A direct QuickBooks integration rather than a CSV export.
- Live phone and chat support.
Choose Housecall Pro if
- You want customers to book and pay online inside one system.
- You need estimates, GPS tracking or marketing automation.
- You are a solo operator and the Basic plan covers you.
Choose Appliance Repair Desk if
- You have two or more people and do not want the price to rise with headcount.
- Model numbers, serial numbers and warranty dates are how you run your day.
- You already take payment your own way and only need invoices that say how.
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Appliance Repair Desk than Housecall Pro?
It depends on team size. For one user, Housecall Pro Basic is $59 to $79 a month against our $49. For two to 5 users, Essentials is $149 to $189 a month against the same $49.
Does Appliance Repair Desk do everything Housecall Pro does?
No. It has no card processing, online booking, estimates, GPS tracking, marketing tools or native mobile app. It focuses on appliance records, scheduling, job checklists and parts, invoicing and a QuickBooks CSV export.
Can I move my customers over from Housecall Pro?
There is no automatic importer. Customers and appliances are added in the app, so switching is easiest for a shop that can re-enter its active customers as they call.
Is Appliance Repair Desk affiliated with Housecall Pro?
No. Housecall Pro is a trademark of its owner. This page compares published information about the two products.
Try the $49 alternative free for 14 days
Add a customer, register an appliance and schedule a job. If it is not enough software for your shop, you will know within the hour, and it will not have cost you anything.
$49/month flat after the trial. No credit card required to start.