Skimmer Review
Pool service software for routes, chemical readings, billing and customer updates, priced per serviced pool
Fit Score
Fit Score
▸ How we scored Skimmer: 10.0/10
| Factor | Weight | Sub-score |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical fit (best trade) | 60% | 10.0/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 20% | 10.0/10 |
| Integration coverage | 20% | 10.0/10 |
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Quick verdict
Skimmer is best for Pool and spa service companies, from solo operators to multi-location groups, that want routing, chemistry logging and recurring billing in one pool-specific app with unlimited users. Pricing starts at $49/mo for the company. Trade fit of 8/10 or higher: Pool Service.
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About Skimmer
Skimmer is pool and spa service software that covers routes, scheduling, chemical readings, billing and customer communication. According to its about page, the first version launched in Phoenix in 2017, when software engineer Ronny Hash teamed up with a pool pro. Pete Freeland and Jack Nelson joined in 2020, Mainsail Partners invested $74 million in 2024, and the company is now based in Austin, Texas. Skimmer says more than 35,000 pool service professionals use it to service more than 1 million pools across North America.
The technician app for iOS and Android records readings and dosages, service checklists and photos, works offline and syncs when the connection returns. Each body of water keeps a service history with the tech, readings, dosages, checklist items and notes. In the office, Skimmer offers a route builder and route optimizer, work orders, office alerts, quotes, job management and reports. Completed work flows into invoices, which can go out in bulk by email or text, and customers can pay by card, ACH, Apple Pay or Google Pay (payments run through Stripe), use AutoPay, or apply for Sunbit financing on bigger jobs. Customers also get service emails and a customer portal.
Pricing is per serviced location, not per user. Getting Started costs $1 per location a month with a $49 monthly minimum. Scaling Up costs $2 per location a month with a $98 minimum and adds route optimization, quotes, job management, the Orenda LSI and dosing calculator, the LaMotte integration and unlimited service texts. Skimmer for Enterprise is custom priced for businesses servicing more than 1,000 pools a month and adds custom reports, custom integrations through a public REST API and a dedicated success manager. Every plan includes unlimited technicians, admins and customers. Paid add-ons include AI Phone ($99 a month), a Marketing Suite ($150 a month) and Skimmer Bookkeeping (from $198 a month).
Integrations include QuickBooks Online (a one-way sync from Skimmer into QBO), Stripe for payments, Heritage Pool Supply for product costs and ordering, LaMotte and Orenda. In August 2026 Skimmer announced that it had acquired Pool Builder Geek and Poologics, two pool construction software companies, to extend its platform to pool builders.
The trade-off: because the price follows your pool count, a company with many pools per tech pays more than it would under a per-technician price, and the entry plan leaves out route optimization and the LSI calculator. Skimmer's integration list names QuickBooks Online but not QuickBooks Desktop, and the software is built only for pool and spa work, so a company that also runs other trades needs a second system for them.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | $49/mo | Lowest price in this table |
| Scaling Up | $98/mo | Highest price in this table |
| Skimmer for Enterprise | See pricing note |
Priced per serviced location per month, not per user: Getting Started is $1 per location with a $49 monthly minimum (covers 49 locations); Scaling Up is $2 per location with a $98 minimum; Skimmer for Enterprise is custom pricing for businesses servicing over 1,000 pools a month. All plans include unlimited technicians, admins, customers and visits. Route optimization, quotes, job management, the Orenda LSI and dosing calculator, the LaMotte integration and unlimited service texts start on Scaling Up. Add-ons: service texts on Getting Started ($0.029 per message), AI Phone ($99 a month), Marketing Suite ($150 a month), Skimmer Bookkeeping (from $198 a month). No annual plan is listed. The first month of Scaling Up is free, and the FAQ allows a refund if you cancel within the first 30 days. Verified against getskimmer.com/pricing 2026-09-29.
Skimmer starts at $49/mo for the company (Getting Started tier). That is a price for the company, not per user: spread across a 5-person team it works out to about $10 per user. Its starting price places it in our entry price band (under $100 per user per month). The tier prices in the table above run from $49 to $98/mo; the pricing note gives the billing terms and any other published prices. 1 of its 3 tiers has no price in our table; see the pricing note.
Pricing verified 2026-09-29. Prices can change, so confirm them with Skimmer before purchasing.
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Key features
Integrations
Pros
- + Unlimited users on every plan
Every plan includes unlimited technicians, admins, customers and visits, so hiring a tech or adding office staff does not change the subscription price.
- + Pool-specific chemistry tools
Techs log readings and dosages in the app. Scaling Up adds the Orenda LSI and dosing calculator and the LaMotte integration for importing test results.
- + Proof of service for customers
Photo upload on every visit (5 per visit on Getting Started, 20 on Scaling Up), service emails and a customer portal show homeowners what was done.
- + Billing built for recurring service
Completed work, chemicals and installed items flow into invoices. Skimmer supports bulk invoicing, AutoPay, card, ACH, Apple Pay and Google Pay, credit card surcharging where legal, and Sunbit financing.
- + Offline mobile app
The iOS and Android app keeps working without signal and syncs with the office when the connection returns.
- + An upgrade path for large operators
Skimmer for Enterprise adds a public REST API, custom reports, a dedicated success manager and multi-location tools for rollups and franchise groups.
Cons
- − Cost follows pool count
At $1 or $2 per serviced location a month, a large route costs more even with a small team. Compare it with per-technician tools using your own pool count.
- − Key tools need Scaling Up
Route optimization, quotes, job management, the LSI calculator, the LaMotte integration and unlimited service texts are not on the Getting Started plan.
- − Paid add-ons
AI Phone, the Marketing Suite, Skimmer Bookkeeping and, on Getting Started, service texts are billed on top of the plan price.
- − QuickBooks Online only
Skimmer lists QuickBooks Online, not QuickBooks Desktop, and the sync runs one way, from Skimmer into QBO.
- − Pool and spa only
Skimmer is built for pool and spa service. A company that also does landscaping or other trades needs separate software for that work.
Implementation
Start on Scaling Up if you want route optimization: the first month of that plan is free, and Skimmer's FAQ says you can cancel and request a refund within the first 30 days. Import your customer list, set up each service location with its bodies of water, equipment and gate codes, then build routes and assign techs. Connect Stripe to take card and ACH payments, turn on AutoPay for recurring customers, and connect QuickBooks Online if you use it (the sync runs from Skimmer into QBO). If you buy from Heritage Pool Supply, link your Heritage account to sync product costs. Have techs install the iOS or Android app and practice logging readings, dosages, checklists and photos on a few stops before the full route goes live. Enterprise customers get onboarding and migration help and a dedicated success manager.
Best for / Watch out for
Best for
Pool and spa service companies, from solo operators to multi-location groups, that want routing, chemistry logging and recurring billing in one pool-specific app with unlimited users
Watch out for
Pool and spa service only; the bill grows with the number of serviced pools; route optimization and the LSI calculator need the Scaling Up plan; the accounting integration is QuickBooks Online only
Available for these trades
WrenchStack Awards
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Skimmer cost?
Skimmer charges per serviced location each month. Getting Started is $1 per location with a $49 minimum, Scaling Up is $2 per location with a $98 minimum, and Skimmer for Enterprise (over 1,000 pools a month) is custom priced. AI Phone, the Marketing Suite and Skimmer Bookkeeping cost extra.
Does Skimmer charge per technician?
No. Every plan includes unlimited technicians, admins and customers. The price depends on how many locations you service, not on how many people use the software.
Is there a free trial?
The pricing page offers the first month of the Scaling Up plan free, and the FAQ says you can cancel and request a refund within the first 30 days.
Does Skimmer work with QuickBooks?
Yes, with QuickBooks Online on every plan. The sync is one way, from Skimmer into QBO. Skimmer does not list a QuickBooks Desktop integration, so ask before switching if you use Desktop.
Who owns Skimmer?
Skimmer is an independent company based in Austin, Texas, led by CEO Jack Nelson. Mainsail Partners invested $74 million in 2024. In August 2026 Skimmer bought Pool Builder Geek and Poologics, two pool construction software companies.
Can Skimmer handle a large or multi-location pool company?
Skimmer for Enterprise is aimed at companies servicing more than 1,000 pools a month, with custom reports, a public REST API, custom integrations, a dedicated success manager and tools for multi-location and franchise groups.
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