Comparison
HandyBook vs Housecall Pro: which is better for your business?
Housecall Pro starts at $79/month billed monthly for one user and is strong on marketing tools and native iOS and Android apps for home-service companies. HandyBook starts at $44.99/month, focuses on handymen and small crews, and includes 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting and a POS register on its Pro plan ($119/month).
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HandyBook vs Housecall Pro side by side
| HandyBook | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo (Starter, 1 user) | $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Mobile apps | iPhone app + web app (works in any browser, including Android phones) | iOS and Android apps + web |
| Online card payments | Stripe Connect (Stripe fees + 0.5% platform fee) | Housecall Pro payments |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |
| Recurring service plans | Business | Available (plan-dependent) |
| Extra users | $29.99/mo per seat on any plan | Bundled by plan (Essentials up to 5, MAX up to 8) |
Housecall Pro pricing: $79/mo billed monthly (Basic, 1 user), or $59/mo billed annually. Housecall Pro publishes Basic, Essentials (up to 5 users) and MAX plans; MAX starts at $329/mo billed monthly. Checked October 2026 on Housecall Pro's pricing page; prices change, so confirm before you buy.
What Housecall Pro does well
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Marketing, review and customer-financing tools
- Large home-service user community
- Pricebook features for service trades
Where HandyBook is different
- Lower entry price ($44.99/mo vs $79/mo billed monthly)
- 150+ handyman and remodeling materials calculators (Pro)
- Per-seat pricing on every plan
- POS register with optional Stripe Terminal readers (Pro)
Which should you choose?
Choose Housecall Pro if
- You need a native Android app
- You want built-in consumer financing and a larger marketing suite
- You run a larger service team that benefits from Housecall Pro’s bundled user counts
Choose HandyBook if
- You are a solo handyman or a small crew watching monthly cost
- You quote varied repair and remodeling jobs
- You want materials take-offs inside the quote
Frequently asked questions
Is HandyBook a good Housecall Pro alternative for handymen?
For solo handymen and small crews, yes: it costs less to start, includes handyman-specific materials calculators on Pro, and covers quoting, scheduling, invoicing and card payments. Housecall Pro is the stronger choice if you need a native Android app or its marketing and financing suite.
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