At a glance
| Software | Pricing model | List price | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Pro | Per pool, all features | $35/mo incl. 15 pools, then $1/pool; $175/mo unlimited | Solo to mid-size pool service companies |
| Skimmer | Per pool | $1/pool (from $49) or $2/pool with route optimization (from $98) | Pool service, solo to 1,000+ pools |
| Pool Brain | Per field tech | $50/mo + $65 per tech | Multi-tech pool companies |
| Pool Office Manager | Per user | $125/mo first user, $25 each additional | Pool service companies |
| PoolCarePRO | Tiers by user count | $39.95–$99.95/mo (3–40 users) | Pool service, web-based |
| Jobber | Per plan and user | From $49/mo (1 user, monthly) | General home services |
| ServiceTitan | Per tech, quote-based | Not published | Large, multi-trade companies |
Vendors' public pricing pages as of November 2026. Add-ons, annual discounts and payment processing aren't included.
What it costs at 80 pools
A two-tech company with 80 weekly pools, at each vendor's list price:
| Software | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Pool Pro | $100 |
| Skimmer Scaling Up (route optimization) | $160 |
| Pool Brain (2 techs) | $180 |
| Pool Office Manager (2 users) | $150 |
How to choose
1. Pick the pricing model that fits how you'll grow
Per pool (Pool Pro, Skimmer) tracks revenue: the bill grows with accounts, not people. Per tech or user (Pool Brain, Pool Office Manager) is cheapest when each tech runs a very full route, and costs more every time you hire.
2. Check what's actually in the plan you'd buy
Route optimization, LSI and photo limits are sometimes tier-gated. Skimmer's route optimization is on its $2/pool tier, for example. Compare the plan you'd really use, not the cheapest one.
3. Who pays the card fees
Processing fees can quietly cost more than the software. Card fees run about 3% of every payment. Ask whether you can pass them to customers, and on which payment methods. Skimmer and Pool Brain offer optional credit-card surcharging. Pool Pro adds the fee to the customer's payment on every method by default.
4. Pool-specific or general?
Jobber and ServiceTitan are strong general field-service platforms but aren't built around chemistry logs, LSI and weekly recurring routes. Pool-specific tools usually fit a pool route better out of the box.
5. Try it on a real week
Most offer a trial. Load 10 real customers, run a real route, and send a real invoice before you decide.
Detailed comparisons
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