Paythepoolman Review
Pool service software with routing, billing and a branded customer app
Fit Score
Fit Score
▸ How we scored Paythepoolman: 9.0/10
| Factor | Weight | Sub-score |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical fit (best trade) | 60% | 10.0/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 20% | 10.0/10 |
| Integration coverage | 20% | 5.0/10 |
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Quick verdict
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. Pricing starts at $65/mo base, plus seats. Trade fit of 8/10 or higher: Pool Service. 30-day free trial available.
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About Paythepoolman
Paythepoolman is pool service management software founded by Jeff Posth, who ran pool routes for 13 years before launching it. The company is based in Riverside, California, and describes itself as independent and private with more than 10 years in business. It says customers have sent more than $1.3 billion in bids, invoiced more than $1 billion and processed more than $422 million in payments through the platform.
For route work, it supports weekly and bi-weekly routes with one-click optimization, a live progress dashboard, GPS tracking, repair scheduling and filter and salt cell tracking. Techs use the Plus app on iOS or Android, where they can import water test results from a LaMotte SpinTouch, attach before-and-after video to service logs and clock in for payroll. The Orenda integration calculates the Langelier Saturation Index and suggests doses. Other tools include an equipment log, shopping list, fleet management, task hub, project management, leads, mass communication and bulk rate increases.
On the money side, Run Billing generates every invoice on the billing cycle and adds the extras techs logged, then sends them by email, print or both, with an optional invoice mailing service. Customers can pay with cards on file, autopay, ACH, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you can pass card costs to them with a convenience fee. Late fees, statements and a QuickBooks sync are built in, and a bank feed turns into an expense ledger with receipts captured in the field. Contactless bidding shows the profit on each line. Pool Junction, the customer-facing app, shows each customer their balance, invoices, bids, service photos and messages under your company's brand.
Pricing is one plan: $50 a month plus $15 a month per technician, month to month with no contract, and a 30-day free trial. Add-ons are Pool Junction ($25 a month for the whole company), integrated payroll ($12 per employee a month plus a one-time sign-up fee) and pay-per-credit text packages. Support is free on weekdays from 8am to 4pm Eastern.
The trade-off: there is no free plan, and the branded app, payroll and texting are paid extras, so price the add-ons you need. Support is limited to weekday business hours, and the software is built only for pool service.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base + 1 technician | $65/mo |
One plan: $50 a month base plus $15 a month per technician (one tech is $65 a month). No free plan. Billed monthly, no contract, cancel anytime. Add-ons: Pool Junction branded customer app $25 a month per company; integrated payroll $12 per employee a month plus a one-time sign-up fee; pay-per-credit text packages (overdue reminders are free); optional $1.50 convenience fee per card transaction, paid by the customer. 30-day free trial. Verified against paythepoolman.com/pricing 2026-09-29.
Paythepoolman starts at $65/mo base, plus seats (Base + 1 technician tier). That is a base price for the account, with seats added on top (see the pricing note): spread across a 5-person team the base alone works out to about $13 per user. Its starting price places it in our entry price band (under $100 per user per month). 30-day free trial.
Pricing verified 2026-09-29. Prices can change, so confirm them with Paythepoolman before purchasing.
Cost by crew size
Monthly cost of the cheapest Paythepoolman plan that allows each number of users, worked out from the plan prices and user rules on its pricing page, counting every tech as a full user. Plan prices and extra-user fees only: job, appointment and other usage limits, add-ons, setup fees and payment processing are not included; where a plan's usage limit is recorded, it is named under the figure.
| Users | Billed monthly |
|---|---|
| 1 | $65/mo Single plan (base plus per technician) |
| 3 | $95/mo Single plan (base plus per technician) |
| 5 | $125/mo Single plan (base plus per technician) |
| 10 | $200/mo Single plan (base plus per technician) |
Source: paythepoolman.com/pricing, read 2026-10-08.
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Key features
Integrations
Pros
- + Low cost per added tech
The price is a $50 monthly base plus $15 per technician, so a one-tech shop pays $65 a month and each new hire adds $15.
- + Branded customer app
Pool Junction ($25 a month per company) gives customers their balance, invoices, bids, service photos and messages under your brand.
- + Billing tools for recurring service
Run Billing creates every invoice on the cycle, with autopay, ACH, Apple Pay and Google Pay, optional card convenience fees, late fees, statements and QuickBooks sync.
- + Water testing integrations
Techs import LaMotte SpinTouch results straight into the Plus app, and the Orenda integration calculates LSI and dosing.
- + Beyond routes
Contactless bidding with per-line profit, payroll, bank feeds, fleet management and an equipment log cover much of the back office.
- + Easy switch from Skimmer
A Skimmer customer importer brings your customer list over, and the team walks you through it.
Cons
- − No free plan
After the 30-day trial every account pays the $50 base plus $15 per technician.
- − Paid add-ons
The branded customer app ($25 a month), payroll ($12 per employee a month plus a sign-up fee) and text credits are billed separately.
- − Weekday support hours
Free support runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Eastern, which is early afternoon for West Coast companies.
- − QuickBooks version not stated
The site says QuickBooks sync is built in but does not say whether it covers QuickBooks Online, Desktop or both. Ask before you rely on it.
- − Pool service only
Paythepoolman is built for pool service and does not cover other trades.
Implementation
Start the 30-day free trial. If you are coming from Skimmer, use the customer importer and ask the Paythepoolman team to walk you through it; otherwise import your customer list and build weekly or bi-weekly routes, then run the one-click optimizer. Set up your billing cycle, autopay and any card convenience fee, and connect QuickBooks and your bank feed. Decide whether you need the Pool Junction customer app, payroll or text credits, since each is billed separately. Have techs install the Plus app on iOS or Android and, if you use a LaMotte SpinTouch or Orenda, connect them so readings and doses flow into service logs.
Best for / Watch out for
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
Watch out for
No free plan; the branded customer app, payroll and text credits cost extra; support is weekday business hours only; built for pool service only
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Paythepoolman cost?
$50 a month plus $15 a month per technician, billed monthly with no contract. A one-tech company pays $65 a month. Pool Junction ($25 a month), payroll ($12 per employee a month plus a sign-up fee) and text credits are extra.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. New accounts get a 30-day free trial and can cancel anytime.
What is Pool Junction?
Pool Junction is the customer-facing app. It shows each customer their balance, invoices, bids, service photos and messages, branded to your company, for $25 a month for the whole company.
How does Paythepoolman's pricing compare with Skimmer and Pool Brain?
Paythepoolman charges $50 plus $15 per technician. Pool Brain lists $65 per active field technician plus a base charge, and Skimmer charges $1 or $2 per serviced location a month with unlimited users. Run your own tech and pool counts through each.
Does Paythepoolman work with QuickBooks?
The site says QuickBooks sync is built in, alongside late fees and statements. It does not say which QuickBooks version, so confirm yours is supported.
When is support available?
Free support runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Eastern.
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