Comparison
Gus vs. Housecall Pro
“All-in-one field service management for home service businesses”
See which tool is right for your lawn care business.
The Verdict
Housecall Pro is a feature-rich platform for managing field service operations across many industries. But it treats lawn care as one of 50+ trades, and its job costing is bolted on rather than built in. If you need to know your true costs before every quote, Gus gives you that visibility without the add-on fees.
- Housecall Pro covers scheduling, invoicing, payments, and GPS in one platform
- Gus shows your real costs — equipment, fuel, labour — before you send the quote
- Housecall Pro serves 50+ industries; Gus is built specifically for lawn care
- Housecall Pro's add-on pricing can escalate quickly as your business grows
- If knowing your margin on every quote matters most, Gus is the sharper tool
Feature Comparison
Gus vs. Housecall Pro
See how the features stack up
Quoting
Satellite property measurement
Gus
Housecall Pro
Quote creation
Gus
Housecall Pro
Online quote approval
Gus
Housecall Pro
Quote templates
Gus
Housecall Pro
Custom branding on quotes
Gus
Housecall Pro
Quote sent by email
Gus
Housecall Pro
Quote acceptance notifications
Gus
Housecall Pro
Cost Visibility
Real-time cost calculation
Gus
Housecall Pro
Basic (requires setup)Equipment cost tracking
Gus
Housecall Pro
Via Price BookLabour rate by service type
Gus
Housecall Pro
Manual configurationMargin visibility per quote
Gus
Housecall Pro
In reports onlyCustomisable cost frequencies
Gus
Housecall Pro
Operations
Job scheduling
Gus
Coming soonHousecall Pro
Route optimisation
Gus
Coming soonHousecall Pro
GPS tracking
Gus
Housecall Pro
Essentials plan and aboveClient portal
Gus
Shareable linksHousecall Pro
Online bookingSite visits with photos & notes
Gus
Housecall Pro
CRM
Client & property management
Gus
Housecall Pro
Team management
Gus
Housecall Pro
Equipment management
Gus
Housecall Pro
Essentials plan and aboveInvoicing
Invoice generation
Gus
Housecall Pro
Payment processing
Gus
Housecall Pro
Recurring billing
Gus
Housecall Pro
Integrations
QuickBooks integration
Gus
Coming soonHousecall Pro
Essentials plan and aboveXero integration
Gus
Coming soonHousecall Pro
Being Fair
Where Housecall Pro Wins
Every tool has its strengths. Here's where they shine.
Built-in Payment Processing
Housecall Pro handles credit cards, bank transfers, consumer financing, and even mobile check deposits. If getting paid faster is your biggest headache, their payment stack is mature.
Scheduling and Dispatching
Drag-and-drop scheduling, real-time dispatching, and GPS tracking for your crew. If managing a team across multiple jobs daily is your core challenge, they have the tools.
Mobile-First Field App
Their mobile app is built for technicians on-site — manage jobs, create estimates, process payments, and communicate with customers from the field.
Online Booking and Lead Generation
24/7 customer self-booking, integration with Thumbtack and Google Local Services, and automated review collection to grow your online presence.
Invoicing and Accounting
One-click digital invoicing with automated payment reminders and QuickBooks integration. If you need invoicing now, they have it built in.
Our Edge
Where Gus Wins
Built specifically for lawn care quoting and costing.
Know Your Costs Before You Quote
Gus calculates your actual costs — equipment, fuel, labour — before you send the quote. Housecall Pro's job costing is bolted on and lives in reports, not in your quoting workflow.
Satellite Property Measurement
Measure any property in seconds using satellite imagery. Housecall Pro has no measurement tools — you need a site visit or a third-party app just to size up a lawn.
Built for Lawn Care
Gus isn't trying to serve plumbers, electricians, and 48 other trades. Every feature is designed around how lawn care businesses actually work.
Margin Visibility on Every Quote
See your profit margin on every quote before you send it. Housecall Pro shows margins in reports after the job — Gus shows them when it actually matters.
No Add-On Surprises
Housecall Pro's add-on costs are the number one reason users leave. GPS tracking, phone features, and fleet management all cost extra. Gus keeps it simple.
Making the Switch
Switching from Housecall Pro is straightforward
You can run both tools side by side while you transition. Most operators move their quoting to Gus first, then migrate other functions as Gus's feature set grows.
Need help switching? Our team is happy to assist with data migration.
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