Comparison
Housecall Pro vs Workiz (2026): price, fit, and which to pick
Both are all-in-one job apps for the same home-service trades and crew sizes. They differ on what they publish, how long you can try them, and where the Spanish support sits. Everything below was read from each vendor's own page on Oct 17, 2026; unknowns are marked unknown, never guessed.
Prices checked
Short answer
Housecall Pro publishes a starting price ($59/mo Basic, billed annually) and a 14-day trial; Workiz's plan prices weren't readable on its pricing page, and its trial is 7 days. Neither needs a card to start. Housecall Pro's app and support are in Spanish; Workiz's AI call answering (sold separately) speaks Spanish and French.
Housecall Pro vs Workiz side by side
| Housecall Pro | Workiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $59/mo (Basic, billed annually) | Not published in readable form |
| Plans & pricing | Basic $59/mo billed annually. Essentials (5 users) and MAX (8 users, +$35/mo per extra user) prices did not render in a readable form on the vendor page. Card fees from 2.59%, bank payments 1%. 'CSR AI' sold separately. No long-term contracts. | Standard / Pro / Ultimate plans; prices did not render as text. 'Genius Answering' AI phone answering sold separately. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days (MAX plan); no card needed | 7 days; no card needed |
| Extra users & fees | $35/mo per extra user or person (vendor); Card fees from 2.59%, bank payments 1%. | Not published / not in our data |
| Spanish | App and support in English and Spanish | Genius Answering (sold separately) speaks English, Spanish and French |
| Crew size we match | solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people | solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people |
| Trades we match | 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling) | 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling) |
| Best for | Solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people; Trades: 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling); Testing before you pay. Free trial: 14 days (MAX plan), no card needed | Solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people; Trades: 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling); Testing before you pay. Free trial: 7 days, no card needed |
| Maybe not for | Crews of 16+ people: outside the crew sizes we match it to; Roofing or remodeling businesses: not a trade we match it to; Anyone who needs a $0 plan: there is no free plan | Crews of 16+ people: outside the crew sizes we match it to; Roofing or remodeling businesses: not a trade we match it to; Anyone who needs a $0 plan: there is no free plan |
| Connects to (vendor-claimed) | QuickBooks, Google, Thumbtack, Zapier (MAX) | QuickBooks Online, Zapier (Ultimate) |
| Price checked & source | · vendor pricing page | · vendor pricing page |
Which should you pick?
Pick Housecall Pro if…
- You want the app and support in Spanish for your team: Housecall Pro says both run in English and Spanish.
- You want a longer test: 14 days on the MAX plan, no card (vendor).
- You want a published price: Housecall Pro lists from $59/mo (Basic, billed annually); for Workiz, price not published in readable form.
- You use Google or Thumbtack: Housecall Pro lists them as integrations (vendor claim); Workiz doesn't in our data.
- Your other apps need to connect: 1 tool in our directory lists a Housecall Pro integration (for example Quo), vs 0 for Workiz.
Pick Workiz if…
- Phone calls are central and your callers speak Spanish or French: Workiz says its Genius Answering handles English, Spanish and French (sold separately, price not published).
- You're fine with a 7-day trial (no card) and getting plan prices from Workiz directly.
What we couldn't verify
- Housecall Pro: some plan prices (Essentials and MAX) were not readable on the vendor page.
- Workiz's prices: price not published in readable form on Oct 17, 2026.
- Integrations and language support are vendor claims we have not tested.
Alternatives to Housecall Pro and Workiz
- Scheduling, quotes & invoicing (all-in-one)JobberFrom $49/mo (Core, 1 user, no commitment)Jobber pricing
- Scheduling, quotes & invoicing (all-in-one)Markate$49.95/mo + $5 per employeeMarkate pricing
- Scheduling, quotes & invoicing (all-in-one)FieldEdgeNot published (quote only)FieldEdge pricing
- Scheduling, quotes & invoicing (all-in-one)Service FusionFrom $245/mo (Starter, monthly)Service Fusion pricing
Picks for your trade
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- Jobber vs ServiceTitan: Every plan price published vs a sales demo; solo-friendly vs built for bigger crews.
Housecall Pro vs Workiz FAQ
Is Housecall Pro cheaper than Workiz?
We can't say without a quote. Housecall Pro's published starting price is from $59/mo (Basic, billed annually); for Workiz, price not published in readable form on its pricing page (checked Oct 17, 2026). Ask Workiz for a written quote for your crew size before you compare.
Do Housecall Pro and Workiz have a free trial or free plan?
Housecall Pro: has no free plan; free trial: 14 days (MAX plan), no card needed. Workiz: has no free plan; free trial: 7 days, no card needed. Trial terms are from each vendor's page, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Which is better for a solo owner or a small crew, Housecall Pro or Workiz?
We match Housecall Pro to solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people, and Workiz to solo owners and crews of 2–5 and 6–15 people. By trade, Housecall Pro fits 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling); Workiz fits 10 of the 12 trades we cover (not roofing or remodeling). Crew-size and trade fit are our editorial judgment based on each vendor's positioning.
Do Housecall Pro and Workiz support Spanish?
Housecall Pro says: app and support in English and Spanish. Workiz says: Genius Answering (sold separately) speaks English, Spanish and French. Language support is a vendor claim we have not tested.
What do Housecall Pro and Workiz connect to?
Housecall Pro lists QuickBooks, Google, Thumbtack and Zapier (MAX); Workiz lists QuickBooks Online and Zapier (Ultimate) (vendor claims, not tested by us).
Sources (vendor pages): Housecall Pro (checked Oct 17, 2026) · Workiz (checked Oct 17, 2026). Crew-size and trade fit are our editorial judgment. No vendor paid for this page. All comparisons · take the 6-question quiz.
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