Linq: for crews that want AI answering in the price
Flat plans, the 24/7 AI receptionist on Growth, and an optional website and SEO line. See Linq vs Housecall Pro.
Billed monthly, before add-ons.
| Platform | 1 tech | 5 techs | AI answering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housecall Pro | $79 (Basic) | $189 (Essentials) | CSR AI, not published |
| Jobber | $49 (Core) or $199 (Grow) | $299 (Grow) | $29 + $0.79 a conversation past 30 |
| Linq | $179 (Growth) | $179 (Growth) | Included |
| Workiz | Quote | Quote | Genius Answering, not published |
| ServiceTitan | Quote | Quote | Add-on |
Who each one suits.
Jobber: for simplicity
Cleaner to learn, published add-on prices. See Jobber vs Housecall Pro.
Workiz: for phone-heavy shops
Strong phone system and lead integrations; prices by quote. See Workiz alternatives.
ServiceTitan: for large HVAC and plumbing fleets
Deep reporting at a fleet price. Usually more than a Housecall Pro shop needs.
FieldPulse: for project contractors
Quote-based, aimed at longer HVAC and electrical jobs.
Inside Linq
Every job on one board.
Every call, text or web form lands on the board with a name, a number and a job type. Drag it onto a tech and the customer gets the ETA.
See every feature
The managed site question.
Housecall Pro sells websites as an add-on. If a managed contractor website and local SEO are part of why you are shopping, compare what is delivered each month: page count, SEO work, reporting. Linq's website and SEO plans publish their prices: Website and SEO: Starter free, Presence $299, Authority $799. See the website plans and local SEO for contractors.
If the add-ons are worth their quote.
If your office uses Housecall Pro's routes, GPS, financing and QuickBooks sync every day, and the add-on quote is fair, switching costs more than it saves. Read Housecall Pro reviews and price your renewal before deciding.
Fourteen days. Your actual jobs.
Not a sandbox with fake customers in it. Put a real week through the board, answer real calls with it, and see what the Friday number looks like. Fourteen days, no card, cancel any day.
Housecall Pro alternative questions
What is the best alternative to Housecall Pro?
Jobber for simplicity, Workiz for phone-heavy shops, or Linq for a flat price with AI answering included.
Which Housecall Pro alternatives include a website and local SEO?
Linq sells website and SEO plans with published prices alongside the platform. Housecall Pro and Jobber offer websites as add-ons or through partners.
What is a Housecall Pro alternative for HVAC?
For small HVAC shops, Jobber or Linq. For large fleets, ServiceTitan. See HVAC software.
Is Jobber cheaper than Housecall Pro?
Not on list price: Housecall Pro Essentials is $189 for five users against Jobber Grow at $299. The add-ons decide the real total.
Sources
Prices from Housecall Pro, getjobber.com/pricing and Workiz as of November 2026, in USD.
Price the whole stack, not just the plan.
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