CrewConductor vs Housecall Pro
Similar features, simpler pricing. CrewConductor gives you flat monthly rates and built-in crew management with trade specialties -- no per-user surprises.
Is CrewConductor a good Housecall Pro alternative?
For any shop past 1 tech — yes. CrewConductor is flat $49–$199/mo for 5–75 techs. Housecall Pro Basic at $59 covers only 1 user; hiring a second tech jumps you to Essentials at $149 (5 users) and MAX at $299 (8 users).
Short version: if you're running an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical shop with up to 75 techs and you're tired of Housecall Pro's tier-jump pain every time you hire, yes. CrewConductor charges a flat $49 / $99 / $199 per month (5 / 25 / 75 techs). Adding a tech doesn't bump the bill. Housecall Pro Basic ($59) only covers 1 user, so hiring a second tech jumps you to Essentials ($149, 5 users), and growing past 5 jumps to MAX ($299, 8 users).
CrewConductor is the better fit if you want flat monthly pricing, batch invoicing and recurring services on the entry tier, or crew trade specialties built into scheduling. Housecall Pro is still worth considering if you depend on its consumer-facing online booking portal or its native iOS/Android apps — those are areas we don't yet match.
Below: feature-by-feature comparison, pricing side by side, and answers to the most common questions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee ($49-$199/mo) | $59-$299/mo annual, tier-jump on each hire past included seats |
| Team size included | Up to 5 on Starter ($49), 25 on Pro ($99), or 75 on Enterprise ($199) | 1 on Basic ($59), 5 on Essentials ($149), 8 on MAX ($299); $35/user overage |
| Job scheduling | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Invoicing | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Estimates / quotes | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Batch invoicing | Included on all plans | Not available |
| Crew trade specialties | Built-in (assign HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) | Not a core feature |
| Reporting | Full reports on Pro+ | Limited on lower tiers |
| Recurring services | Included on all plans | Available on higher tiers |
| Online booking | Not included | Included on some plans |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Customers + estimates (incl. Good/Better/Best tiers) + invoices + payments, with visible sync log Coming soon details → | Customers + invoices + payments. No estimate sync. |
| Sales call to start trial | No — sign up and start | Often follows trial signup |
Why Contractors Switch from Housecall Pro
Predictable pricing as you grow
Housecall Pro caps each tier at small included seats (1 / 5 / 8) and charges $35/user above the cap. CrewConductor's Pro at $99/mo holds up to 25 techs flat — go from 10 to 24 techs and your bill stays at $99.
Built for multi-trade contractors
If you run a shop that handles HVAC and plumbing, or electrical and general contracting, CrewConductor's built-in trade specialty system lets you assign crew by their skills and schedule the right person for each job automatically.
Better reporting without upsells
Housecall Pro limits reporting features on lower-tier plans. CrewConductor's Pro plan ($99/mo) includes full reports and analytics so you can see revenue by tech, job type, and time period without paying for a premium tier.
Batch invoicing saves hours
If you manage recurring recurring services -- maintenance agreements, property management accounts, seasonal check-ups -- CrewConductor's batch invoicing lets you generate dozens of invoices at once instead of creating them individually.
Pricing Side by Side
CrewConductor
- Starter: $49/mo -- up to 5 crew
- Pro: $99/mo -- up to 25 crew
- Enterprise: $199/mo -- up to 75 crew
- Flat pricing. No per-user fees.
Housecall Pro
- -- Basic: $59/mo annual -- 1 user
- -- Essentials: $149/mo annual -- up to 5 users
- -- MAX: $299/mo annual -- up to 8 users
- -- $35/mo per user above tier cap. Month-to-month adds ~25-30%.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CrewConductor cost compared to Housecall Pro?
CrewConductor is flat: $49/mo Starter (up to 5 crew), $99/mo Pro (up to 25), $199/mo Enterprise (up to 75), plus custom pricing for shops above 75. Housecall Pro (annual billing): $59/mo Basic (1 user), $149/mo Essentials (5 users), $299/mo MAX (8 users), $35/user overage. At 5 users, CrewConductor saves $100/mo vs Essentials. At 8 users, CrewConductor Starter at $49 saves $250/mo vs MAX at $299.
Can I migrate customers and jobs from Housecall Pro to CrewConductor?
Yes. Export your customers, active jobs, and recurring services from Housecall Pro and send the file to our contact form — we will import everything for you, free. Setup of the platform itself takes under 10 minutes after that. Migration timing depends on how much data you have.
Does CrewConductor integrate with QuickBooks Online like Housecall Pro does?
Yes — CrewConductor syncs customers, invoices, and payments to QuickBooks Online with a visible sync log so you can see what synced and what failed. Estimate sync (including Good/Better/Best tiered estimates) is coming soon. Housecall Pro also syncs to QBO with similar customer/invoice/payment coverage.
Which is better for multi-trade contractors running HVAC and plumbing?
CrewConductor is built for multi-trade shops — you can tag techs by trade specialty (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.) and the scheduler routes accordingly. Housecall Pro treats every technician interchangeably, which works for single-trade shops but creates friction when an HVAC crew gets dispatched to a plumbing call.
Does CrewConductor have batch invoicing for recurring service contracts?
Yes — and unlike Housecall Pro, it is included on every plan starting at the $49 Starter. One click invoices every closed job for the period. This is the single biggest time saver for shops running maintenance agreements, recurring property accounts, or seasonal service contracts. Housecall Pro does not include batch invoicing.
Do I need a credit card to start the CrewConductor free trial?
No. CrewConductor's 14-day free trial requires only an email — no credit card, no sales call. Housecall Pro often follows trial signup with a sales call. During the CrewConductor trial, you get Pro-tier features (up to 25 crew, SMS notifications, full reports) at no cost, then you can pick any tier at the end.
What about Housecall Pro's online booking portal — does CrewConductor have one?
No. CrewConductor focuses on owner and dispatcher-driven workflows rather than consumer self-booking widgets. If a public-facing booking page is critical to your lead flow, Housecall Pro has a more mature offering there. We may add this in the future based on customer demand.
When should I pick Housecall Pro over CrewConductor?
Pick Housecall Pro if (1) consumer-facing online booking is core to how you take new business, (2) you specifically need a native iOS or Android app rather than a mobile-optimized web app, or (3) you already use Housecall Pro's ecosystem integrations and the switching cost outweighs the pricing benefit.
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