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Pool Office Manager vs Pool-Route

Both stand on pool service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Pool Office Manager

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Pool Office Manager brings scheduling, field operations, inventory and billing tools together for pool service businesses. The starting price is $125/mo, with additional charges listed for users, the QuickBooks Online add-on and texting.

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Pool-Route

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Pool-Route brings scheduling, chemical tracking, technician tools and reporting together for pool businesses. It starts at $95/mo and offers a no-card trial, but customer payments between pool businesses and their clients are not processed by the platform.

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The facts

Pool Office ManagerPool-Route
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansOwner-Operator: $95 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepoolofficemanager.compoolroutesoftware.com
On pool service software#13 of 25#17 of 25

Pool Office Manager: what it does well

  • Handles recurring and one-off service jobs
  • Mobile app includes a chemistry calculator
  • Tracks parts and chemicals by warehouse or vehicle
  • Offers live GPS tracking and historical location records
  • Supports bulk invoicing and two-way QuickBooks sync

What to know first

  • Starts at $125/mo
  • No free plan; a 30-day trial is offered
  • Texting costs $10.00 monthly plus $0.02 per message or picture
  • Optional QuickBooks Online integration costs $25 a month

Pool-Route: what it does well

  • Recurring jobs can be generated automatically.
  • Tracks chemical readings and usage details.
  • Technician app supports navigation, photos and field notes.
  • Reports include Excel export.
  • 30-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

  • Starts at $95/mo.
  • Additional technician seats cost $20 per month each.
  • Does not process payments between pool businesses and their customers.
  • Subscription billing is handled through Stripe.

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