Housecall Pro is one of the biggest names in field service software - and for many small crews it's more platform than they need, at per-user prices that climb fast. Here's the honest comparison.
| Boardman | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly - from $99, unlimited on top tier | $59/mo (1 user) → $149 (5 users) → $299 + $35 per extra user |
| Route optimization | Included - real road network | Not built in (a common user complaint) |
| Job costing / profit per job | Included - margin on every invoice | Limited; users report gaps |
| Photo-proof job completion | Required on every job | Available |
| Dispatch board & tech app | Included | Included |
| Review requests | Included, automatic | Higher tiers / add-ons |
| Support | You text the founder | Tiered; phone support gated by plan |
Housecall Pro is built to be everything for everyone, and its add-on model means most shops pay 30–50% over the sticker price. Boardman is built for crews of 1–20 who want the whole day - leads, dispatch, tech app, invoices, payments, reviews, routing - on one flat price, from a founder who answers his own phone and ships requested features in days.
If you need built-in consumer financing, an answering service, or you're a 50+ tech operation with a dedicated admin team, HCP's ecosystem may fit. Honesty sells better than hype.
See Boardman live - book a 15-minute demoComparison based on publicly listed pricing and verified user reviews as of mid-2026. Housecall Pro is a trademark of its owner; no affiliation. Spot an error? colton@boardman.app