GorillaDesk vs Workiz
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
Workiz
Field service software for on-demand service pros
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 7 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on GorillaDesk and Workiz 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.
- → Price transparency: GorillaDesk publishes its prices (From $44.92/mo). Workiz does not, so you need a quote from Workiz to compare them.
- → Trades served: GorillaDesk serves Pest Control, Pool Service, Fire Protection & Life Safety; Workiz serves General Contractors, Locksmith, Garage Door, Moving, Restoration, Waste & Junk Removal. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: square, gmail, google maps; Workiz: sunbit, google local services, angi, thumbtack.
- → Fit for shared trades: GorillaDesk scores higher for Landscaping & Lawn Care (8/10 vs 7/10); Workiz scores higher for HVAC (8/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (8/10 vs 7/10), Roofing (7/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: routing, automated invoicing, credit card processing; Workiz: dispatching, invoicing, phone system.
Quick verdict
GorillaDesk: Small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing.
Workiz: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair).
Vertical fit favors Workiz in 6 of 10 shared trades.
GorillaDesk publishes its prices (From $44.92/mo); Workiz quotes only.
Workiz lists more integrations in our data (11 vs 8).
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
- → You work in Landscaping & Lawn Care: GorillaDesk has the higher vertical-fit score there (Landscaping & Lawn Care: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: GorillaDesk publishes its prices (From $44.92/mo); Workiz quotes only
Pick Workiz if…
- → Your situation matches Workiz's target profile: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair)
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Roofing: Workiz has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → You serve several trades: Workiz serves 16 trades in our data, against 13 for GorillaDesk
- → Integrations matter: Workiz lists 11 integrations in our data, against 8 for GorillaDesk
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Workiz lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for GorillaDesk does not
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | GorillaDesk | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basic: $44.92/mo | Standard: quote |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $90.75/mo | Pro: quote |
| Tier 3 | Growth: $136.58/mo | Ultimate: quote |
GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month on Basic; its top published tier, Growth, is $136.58 a month. Workiz publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size.
Pros & cons
GorillaDesk
- + Publishes its prices; Workiz quotes only
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Landscaping & Lawn Care
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- − 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
Workiz
- + 7-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Roofing
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Google Local Services Ads integration listed
- − No published pricing
- − Built around inbound, same-day calls rather than recurring scheduled work
- − Short 7-day trial
- − AI features depend on plan or add-ons
- − No published price: you need a quote
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
- + esignature
- + gps tracking
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ online booking
Listed for Workiz only
- + dispatching
- + invoicing
- + phone system
- + call masking
- + marketing automation
- + ai phone agent
Integrations
Listed for GorillaDesk only
- + square
- + gmail
- + google maps
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ zapier
- ✓ google calendar
- ✓ yelp
Listed for Workiz only
- + sunbit
- + google local services
- + angi
- + thumbtack
- + nicejob
- + signpost
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | GorillaDesk fit | Workiz fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workiz |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | GorillaDesk |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Appliance Repair | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Workiz |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Painting | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workiz |
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
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 Workiz?
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. Workiz is best for on-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair). See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is GorillaDesk cheaper than Workiz?
GorillaDesk publishes its prices (From $44.92/mo); Workiz quotes only, so ask Workiz for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can GorillaDesk and Workiz integrate with QuickBooks?
GorillaDesk lists QuickBooks Online. Workiz lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do GorillaDesk or Workiz offer a free trial?
GorillaDesk: a 14-day free trial. Workiz: a 7-day free trial.
Can I move from GorillaDesk to Workiz (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 Workiz: 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 Workiz's at 1-15. GorillaDesk's entry price is $44.92 per route a month; Workiz's is no published price (quote only). 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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