HouseCall Pro is one of the most recognized names in the CRM space — but that doesn’t mean it’s the best tool for your business. In fact, most of its core features rely on third-party integrations, paid add-ons, or outdated workflows. What looks simple at first quickly becomes expensive and fragmented.
QuoteIQ was built to be the opposite.
Everything you need — from quoting and scheduling to text messaging, automation, and review generation — is built in. No patching tools together. No hidden fees. Just software built by service business owners who got tired of relying on systems that didn’t work for the field.
Feature Breakdown:
Feature | QuoteIQ | HouseCall Pro |
Quoting & Invoicing | ✅ Native quoting & invoicing | ✅ Native quoting & invoicing |
Self-Scheduling Tool | ✅ InstaSchedule | ✅ Online booking available |
Self-Quoting Tool | ✅ InstaQuote | ❌ Not available |
Photo Capture & Management | ✅ QuoteIQ Cam | ⚠️ Attachments only |
Review Request | ✅ Review Multiplier | ✅ Automated review requests |
Property Measurement Tool | ✅ MapMeasure Pro | ❌ Not available |
Customer Map View | ✅ Visual map showing client's property | ❌ Not available |
In-App Texting | ✅ ClientHub (2-Way SMS) | ✅ Built-in two-way SMS |
Route Optimization | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Add-On/Integration |
Pipeline Revenue Tracking | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Basic tracking through job history |
Business Calculators | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Basic job costing; Lacks dedicated calculators |
Mass Email & Text Blasts | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Add-On/Integration |
Call Answering Service | ✅ QuoteIQ Virtual Call Team | ⚠️ Add-On/Integration |
Mass Email & Text Campaigns | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Add-On/Integration |
Team Pricing | ✅ Up to 10 users on Elite Tier ($149.99/month) | ⚠️ User limits based on plan; additional users increase cost |
Pricing Breakdown:
Plan | QuoteIQ | HouseCall Pro |
Entry Plan | $29.99/month (1 user) | $79/month (1 user) |
Mid-Tier Plan | $79.99/month (up to 5 users) | $189/month (up to 5 users) |
Top Tier Plan | $149.99/month (Up to 10 users) | $329 (starts at 8 users) |
HouseCall Pro Pricing
HouseCall Pro Pricing
QuoteIQ Pricing
QuoteIQ Pricing
Key Differentiators
Built-In Tools vs. Integrations: QuoteIQ offers essential tools like InstaQuote, InstaSchedule, and MapMeasure Pro natively, eliminating the need for third-party integrations. HouseCall Pro relies on costly integrations to extend its functionality.
User Limits and Pricing: QuoteIQ’s Elite plan provides up to 10 user access at a flat rate, making it cost-effective for growing teams. HouseCall Pro’s pricing increases with the number of users, leading to higher costs for larger teams.
Feature Availability: QuoteIQ includes advanced features such as a virtual call team and comprehensive business calculators within its plans. HouseCall Pro offers some of these features at additional costs or through integrations.
What You Get With QuoteIQ (That Housecall Pro Doesn’t Offer)
✅ InstaQuote – Customers quote themselves from your website or social media
✅ MapMeasure Pro – Measure square footage remotely in seconds
✅ QuoteIQ Cam – Before/After photos, inspection forms, job docs — built-in
✅ Business Calculators – Hourly rate, profit margins, job pricing, and more
✅ Pipeline Tracking – View dollar amounts across quote stages
✅ Up to 10 Users at $149.99/month – No per-user pricing
HouseCall Pro might offer a clean interface, but if you want tools that actually move the needle — QuoteIQ wins across the board.
Built-In Tools vs Add-Ons and Integrations
HouseCall Pro has a long list of features, but most of them only work if you add other apps — like Beeline Routes for routing, Zapier for automation, or Mailchimp for email campaigns.
QuoteIQ doesn’t rely on other platforms.
Every feature you need is included inside the QuoteIQ — already connected and working together.
Want to run an email blast? It’s already there.
Want to send an invoice and trigger a review request? That’s automatic.
Want your customers to book themselves? One link does it all.
Pricing and Users — A Clear Advantage
HouseCall Pro’s pricing looks fair at first. But you quickly hit a wall:
Add users, add automations, add integrations — and suddenly you’re paying double or triple.
QuoteIQ makes it simple.
One flat price = one full system.
Beginner – $29.99/month (1 user)
Pro – $79.99/month (up to 5 users)
Elite – $149.99/month (Up to 10 users)
That same user access would cost you $600/month on Housecall Pro’s top-tier plan — and you’d still be missing features like self-scheduling or satellite measurement tools.
What Makes QuoteIQ Better?
It’s not about having more features on paper — it’s about what works in the field.
We’ve run the trucks. We’ve chased down invoices.
We’ve juggled quote requests, no-shows, and reviews that never came.
We built QuoteIQ to solve the problems we faced every day.
QuoteIQ eliminates the gaps that HouseCall Pro leaves behind.
Customers quote and book themselves
Photos, invoices, and review requests all in one place
Real texting inbox with every message saved
Actual tools to measure properties and quote accurately
It’s what we wish we had when we started. Now it’s yours.
Ready to upgrade from HouseCall Pro?
Stop stitching tools together.
Start running your business from one app.
Try QuoteIQ for free today at myquoteiq.com
FAQs
Does HouseCall Pro offer a self-quoting tool like InstaQuote?
No. HouseCall Pro does not have a tool that allows customers to generate their own quote. InstaQuote is exclusive to QuoteIQ and lets customers instantly quote and schedule themselves from your website or social media.
Can I text customers directly inside both platforms?
Yes, both QuoteIQ and HouseCall Pro offer two-way SMS.
Does HouseCall Pro have route optimization?
Yes, but only through integration with Beeline Routes, which is not included by default. QuoteIQ has built-in route optimization that requires no additional setup.
Does QuoteIQ charge extra for email or text automation?
No. Email and SMS automations are included in QuoteIQ’s Elite tier — with built-in triggers tied to estimates, invoices, reviews, and follow-ups.
Is there a way to measure properties remotely in HouseCall Pro?
No. QuoteIQ includes MapMeasure Pro, which uses satellite imagery to measure square footage of driveways, roofs, and properties instantly. HouseCall Pro does not offer a comparable feature.
Does HouseCall Pro offer a call team?
Yes, but only through HCP Assist, which is an add-on service. QuoteIQ has its own Virtual Call Team.
Do either platforms offer a built-in photo capture tool?
QuoteIQ has QuoteIQ Cam, which includes inspection forms, before/after photo generation, and in-app documentation. HouseCall Pro allows attachments, but lacks a dedicated in-app system for capturing and organizing job photos.
What makes QuoteIQ better for fast-growing teams?
QuoteIQ offers more built-in tools with fewer add-ons, no integration dependencies, and a flat pricing model — especially valuable as your team grows. Everything is already connected and ready to use on day one.