Software · Canada
Housecall Pro (CA)
San Diego field service software used by Canadian pros, priced in USD, with some payment and tax features US-only
Market position
Housecall Pro is field service software for home service businesses, founded in 2013 and based in San Diego; it says over 200,000 home service professionals use it. Its help center covers businesses in Canada, but several payment and tax features are limited or unavailable there. The pricing page lists one set of plans, in USD.
Canada-specific note
Housecall Pro's pricing page says all prices are in USD and exclude sales tax. Its help center says card readers, ACH payments, Wisetack consumer financing and Automated Sales Tax are not available to Canadian businesses, and Instapay instant payouts are capped at $10,000 per transaction for Pros in Canada, against $50,000 in the US. Only one tax rate can be applied to an invoice at a time, which matters in provinces that charge GST and PST separately.
Pros
- + Published pricing, from $59/mo billed annually (USD)
- + 14-day free trial with no credit card required
- + Scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and customer communication in one app
- + Instapay instant payouts work for Pros in Canada
Cons
- − Prices are in USD and exclude sales tax
- − Card readers, ACH payments and Wisetack financing are not available in Canada
- − Automated Sales Tax is not available to Canadian Pros, and only one tax rate applies per invoice
- − Instapay is capped at $10,000 per transaction in Canada, against $50,000 in the US
Typical Canada pricing
USD, excluding sales tax: Basic $59/mo billed annually or $79 monthly (1 user); Essentials $149/mo billed annually or $189 monthly (5 users); Max $299/mo billed annually or $329 monthly (8 users, then $35/mo per additional user); 14-day free trial
Why this matters for Canada trades
Provinces and territories are responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification; a Red Seal endorsement on a provincial or territorial certificate shows the holder passed the Red Seal exam but does not by itself certify anyone to carry on a trade. In Ontario, working in one of the 23 compulsory trades needs a valid Certificate of Qualification from Skilled Trades Ontario (or a provisional certificate or registered training agreement), only ESA-licensed contractors may do electrical work for hire, TSSA registers fuels contractors and certifies gas technicians, and WSIB says people who own or run a construction business must, with some exceptions, have WSIB coverage and register. The Canadian payroll tools listed here say they handle CRA remittances and Records of Employment; Quebec payroll adds Revenu Québec remittances, QPP, QPIP and RL-1 reporting, which not every tool covers.
Canadian trades vendor selection is shaped by provincial and territorial trade certification (with the interprovincial Red Seal endorsement), provincial safety regulators and workplace insurance boards such as Ontario’s ESA, TSSA and WSIB, CRA payroll remittances, GST, HST and PST (some provinces charge GST and PST separately), and separate Quebec payroll rules (Revenu Québec, QPP, QPIP). Several software vendors listed here publish prices in US dollars.
Frequently asked
Is Housecall Pro (CA) a good fit for Canada trades?
Housecall Pro is field service software for home service businesses, founded in 2013 and based in San Diego; it says over 200,000 home service professionals use it. Its help center covers businesses in Canada, but several payment and tax features are limited or unavailable there. The pricing page lists one set of plans, in USD. Housecall Pro's pricing page says all prices are in USD and exclude sales tax. Its help center says card readers, ACH payments, Wisetack consumer financing and Automated Sales Tax are not available to Canadian businesses, and Instapay instant payouts are capped at $10,000 per transaction for Pros in Canada, against $50,000 in the US. Only one tax rate can be applied to an invoice at a time, which matters in provinces that charge GST and PST separately.
What does Housecall Pro (CA) cost in Canada?
USD, excluding sales tax: Basic $59/mo billed annually or $79 monthly (1 user); Essentials $149/mo billed annually or $189 monthly (5 users); Max $299/mo billed annually or $329 monthly (8 users, then $35/mo per additional user); 14-day free trial. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Canada pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does Housecall Pro (CA) publish its prices?
Yes. Housecall Pro (CA) is Tier S in our Canada directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.
Does WrenchStack have a related page outside Canada?
Yes: our US review of Housecall Pro, linked at the top of this page. Weigh it against the Canada details on this one.