Looking for a Housecall Pro alternative?
Housecall Pro is built for home service calls: online booking, dispatch, card payments and marketing to past customers. Contractors who run longer jobs with permits, orders and inspections often want more structure between the sale and the final payment.
Housecall Pro and Headr side by side
| What | Housecall Pro | Headr |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79 a month for 1 user (Basic, billed monthly) | $29 a month for up to 3 logins (Lite) |
| 5 people with a login | $189 a month (Essentials, billed monthly) | $129 a month (Standard) |
| 10 people with a login | $399 a month (Max with 8 users, plus $35 for each extra) | $129 a month (Standard) |
| Adding a person | $35 a month each on Max | Included, up to 25 on Standard or 50 on Pro |
| Pricing published | Yes | Yes |
Housecall Pro prices are from their pricing page, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, so check theirs before you decide.
Housecall Pro is the better pick if
- Most of your work is one-visit service calls that customers book online.
- You want card payments, customer financing and email marketing in the same app.
Headr is the better pick if
- Your jobs have phases, like measure, order, install and inspection, that need to happen in order.
- You want each trade’s steps set up for you, with branches like "Insurance job?" or "Home built before 1978?".
- You keep stock and parts in a warehouse.
- You have more than 5 people who need to log in.
Questions
Is Headr cheaper than Housecall Pro?
Headr starts at $29 a month, and Standard is $129 a month for up to 25 people with a login, no matter how many you add. Housecall Pro charges more as you add people. See the table above for their published prices as of October 20, 2026.
Can I move from Housecall Pro to Headr?
Yes. Export your customers from your current software as a spreadsheet and bring them into Headr. Jobs already in progress can be finished where they are.
What trades does Headr work for?
Headr comes set up for 17 trades, including roofing, windows and doors, siding, gutters, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling and solar.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Try it free for 14 days with your own jobs and crew.