THE HOUSECALL PRO ALTERNATIVE
FOR PEST CONTROL OPERATORS
Recurring contracts run pest control, but HouseCall Pro gates Recurring Service Plans to its $329/mo MAX tier. ToolbagCRM includes them on every plan.
WHERE HOUSECALL PRO
COSTS YOU.
You have more than 5 users and don't want $35/mo per extra seat on MAX
You want QuickBooks sync without paying for the $189/mo Essentials tier
You want advanced reporting without paying for the $329/mo MAX tier
You want your customers to see YOUR brand, not HCP's
You'd rather pay per AI call than buy CSR AI as a separate monthly add-on
WHAT PEST CONTROL OPERATORS
ACTUALLY NEED.
Chemical Application Log
EPA reg #, application rate, target pest, weather conditions — all captured per visit, exportable for state audits.
Recurring Service Plans
Quarterly perimeter, monthly interior, seasonal mosquito treatments — each on its own cadence, all on one customer record.
Route-Day Scheduling
Build the Tuesday route once. Drag-to-reorder. Tech sees the whole day's stops on the truck before they roll out.
Auto Pre-Visit Notices
24-hour SMS/email notices fire automatically. Customer confirms. The visit goes on the schedule. No more 'did you already come?'
Per-Property Service History
Last treatment date, last chemical used, target pests, any callbacks — your tech walks in knowing.
Branded Customer Portal
Service history, upcoming visits, invoices, treatment records — all on YOUR domain, not ours.
ONE FLAT PRICE.
NO TIERS TO CLIMB.
Free plan: core CRM; 3% + $0.30 processing plus a 2% platform fee (5% + $0.30 total). Founders: $99/mo for 3 months then $150/mo locked for life, no additional platform fee, every plug-in in. AI pay-per-use, not per-month.
Scheduling, dispatch, invoices, payments, quotes, price book, reviews, job costing.
Monthly-billed regular prices shown; annual save ~25%. Card processing starts at 2.59%. Source: housecallpro.com/pricing, June 2026.
SWITCHING FROM HOUSECALL PRO?
Is ToolbagCRM cheaper than HouseCall Pro?
Usually, yes. ToolbagCRM is a flat price with unlimited users, while HouseCall Pro raises cost as you add seats and puts key features behind higher tiers.
What does HouseCall Pro gate that ToolbagCRM includes?
QuickBooks sync sits on HouseCall Pro's $189/month tier and advanced reporting on the $329/month MAX tier. ToolbagCRM includes its full feature set in the flat price.
Can I move from HouseCall Pro to ToolbagCRM?
Yes. ToolbagCRM is pre-launch, so reserve founders pricing on the waitlist to start the switch.
Does ToolbagCRM match HouseCall Pro's features?
It handles the core work end to end, and the comparison above is honest about what's there today versus on the roadmap.
Is it a good HouseCall Pro alternative for small shops?
Yes, particularly for one-to-25-tech operators who don't want to pay per seat or climb tiers for the basics.
How much does pest control CRM software cost?
One flat price with every technician included. Founders pricing is $99/month for three months, then $150/month locked for life, with no per-seat charge.
Can I log chemical applications for compliance?
Yes. Chemical application logs and state-compliant reporting are built in, so the paperwork is ready when you need it.