GorillaDesk vs Paythepoolman
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
GorillaDesk
Field service software for pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based home service businesses, priced per route
- Starting price
- From $44.92/mo
- Best team size
- 1-20
- Free trial
- 14 days
Paythepoolman
Pool service software with routing, billing and a branded customer app
- Starting price
- From $65/mo
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 30 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on GorillaDesk and Paythepoolman differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month; Paythepoolman starts at $65 a month base, more as users are added.
- → Trades served: GorillaDesk serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Painting, Fire Protection & Life Safety, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: quickbooks online, stripe, square, zapier; Paythepoolman: quickbooks, orenda, lamotte.
- → Fit for shared trades: Paythepoolman scores higher for Pool Service (10/10 vs 8/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: routing, automated invoicing, credit card processing; Paythepoolman: route planning, chemical readings, invoicing.
Quick verdict
GorillaDesk: Small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing.
Paythepoolman: Owner-operators and small pool service companies that want routing, recurring billing, bids and a customer app at a low monthly price that adds only $15 per extra technician.
Vertical fit favors Paythepoolman in 1 of 1 shared trade.
GorillaDesk has the lower starting price (From $44.92/mo).
GorillaDesk lists more integrations in our data (8 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick GorillaDesk if…
- → Your situation matches GorillaDesk's target profile: Small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing
- → Entry price matters most: GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month; Paythepoolman starts at $65 a month base, more as users are added
- → You serve several trades: GorillaDesk serves 13 trades in our data, against 1 for Paythepoolman
- → Integrations matter: GorillaDesk lists 8 integrations in our data, against 3 for Paythepoolman
Pick Paythepoolman if…
- → Your situation matches Paythepoolman's target profile: Owner-operators and small pool service companies that want routing, recurring billing, bids and a customer app at a low monthly price that adds only $15 per extra technician
- → You work in Pool Service: Paythepoolman has the higher vertical-fit score there (Pool Service: 10/10 vs 8/10)
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | GorillaDesk | Paythepoolman |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basic: $44.92/mo | Base + 1 technician: $65/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $90.75/mo | - |
| Tier 3 | Growth: $136.58/mo | - |
GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month on Basic; its top published tier, Growth, is $136.58 a month. Paythepoolman starts on Base + 1 technician, at $65 a month base, more as users are added. GorillaDesk charges its entry price per route and Paythepoolman per company, so the two figures are not directly comparable; price both at your team size.
Pros & cons
GorillaDesk
- + Lower entry price: From $44.92/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 13 trades in our data
- − QuickBooks Online sync, the customer portal, e-signatures and Zapier start on the $99 Pro plan (billed monthly)
- − Every solo technician needs a paid schedule
- − No QuickBooks Desktop or payroll integration is listed
Paythepoolman
- + 30-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Pool Service
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- − No free plan
- − The branded customer app, payroll and text credits cost extra
- − Support is weekday business hours only
- − Built for pool service only
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for GorillaDesk only
- + routing
- + automated invoicing
- + credit card processing
- + chemical logs
- + customer portal
- + online booking
- + esignature
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ gps tracking
Listed for Paythepoolman only
- + route planning
- + chemical readings
- + invoicing
- + customer management
- + recurring services
- + mobile app
- + payment processing
- + customer app
- + payroll
- + contactless bidding
Integrations
Listed for GorillaDesk only
- + quickbooks online
- + stripe
- + square
- + zapier
- + google calendar
- + gmail
- + google maps
- + yelp
Listed for both
None in common in our data
Listed for Paythepoolman only
- + quickbooks
- + orenda
- + lamotte
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | GorillaDesk fit | Paythepoolman fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Service | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 | Paythepoolman |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, GorillaDesk or Paythepoolman?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. GorillaDesk is best for small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing. Paythepoolman is best for owner-operators and small pool service companies that want routing, recurring billing, bids and a customer app at a low monthly price that adds only $15 per extra technician. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is GorillaDesk cheaper than Paythepoolman?
GorillaDesk has the lower entry price: $44.92 per route a month, against $65 a month base, more as users are added for Paythepoolman. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can GorillaDesk and Paythepoolman integrate with QuickBooks?
GorillaDesk lists QuickBooks Online. Paythepoolman lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do GorillaDesk or Paythepoolman offer a free trial?
GorillaDesk: a 14-day free trial. Paythepoolman: a 30-day free trial.
Can I move from GorillaDesk to Paythepoolman (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
GorillaDesk vs Paythepoolman: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts GorillaDesk's best team size at 1-20 and Paythepoolman's at 1-30. GorillaDesk's entry price is $44.92 per route a month; Paythepoolman's is $65 a month base, more as users are added. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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