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Pool Office Manager vs PoolCarePRO

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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PoolCarePRO

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose PoolCarePRO if your pool service business needs scheduling, field chemistry tracking, customer records, work orders, and invoicing in one application. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want online credit card processing and invoice mailing included without add-ons.

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The facts

Pool Office ManagerPoolCarePRO
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansPRO: $39.95 a month
Plans published34
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepoolofficemanager.compoolcarepro.com
On pool service software#13 of 25#9 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

PoolCarePRO: what it does well

  • Customer profiles can store equipment, service history, repairs, gate codes, and photos.
  • Service templates can send automatic email and SMS updates.
  • Reports cover accounting, customers, services, and work orders.
  • Technicians can track chemistry levels on mobile devices over 4G.
  • User groups let administrators assign access by staff responsibility.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan after the 30-day trial.
  • Online credit card processing is an add-on.
  • Monthly invoice printing and mailing is an add-on.
  • The plans differ in account limits, from 3 to 40 users.

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