Detailed Comparison

Sergio vs Housecall Pro

Why window cleaning businesses need specialized software, not generic home services platforms

The Key Differences

Housecall Pro is great for HVAC and plumbing, but lacks critical features for window cleaning

Feature

Sergio

Housecall Pro

Pricing Model
$25-1000/mo founder ($100-4000 regular)
$59-$499/mo + add-ons & per-user fees
Window Cleaning Specific
Built by window cleaner, 16 years experience
Generic home services software
Story Count Quoting
Native multi-story pricing calculator
Manual workarounds only
Glass Rail Pricing
Per railing (interior/exterior) pricing
Not available
Weather-Based Scheduling
14-day forecast, proactive rain alerts (3-day notice if >50% POP)
No weather integration
Route Optimization
Algorithmic daily routing, turn-by-turn nav
Route optimization available
Mobile App Offline Mode
Native iOS, full offline functionality
Requires internet connection
Customer Portal
Included on all plans
Included
QuickBooks Integration
Two-way sync (Team+ plan)
Available on higher tiers
Payment Processing Fees
Standard Stripe rates (2.9% + 30¢)
Housecall Payments required, higher fees
White-Label Branding
Enterprise plan only
Available on Pro tier
Unlimited Users
Enterprise (unlimited users)
Pay per user on all plans
SMS Messages
500/mo (Pro), Unlimited (Business+)
Pay per message
Review Automation
Automated review requests (Business+)
Available as add-on
API Access
RESTful API & webhooks (Business+)
Not available
Daily Checklists
Quality control workflows (Business+)
Not available
Custom Domain
Full white-label with custom domain (Enterprise)
Not available
SSO/SAML
Enterprise security (Enterprise)
Not available
99.9% SLA Guarantee
Guaranteed uptime (Enterprise)
No SLA
Founded by Industry Pro
16 years window cleaning experience
Generic HVAC/plumbing focus

Why Window Cleaners Choose Sergio

1. Industry-Specific Workflows

Housecall Pro was built for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Window cleaning requires different workflows—story count pricing, glass rail measurements, weather-dependent scheduling. Sergio handles these natively, not through awkward workarounds.

2. True Offline Functionality

Sergio's iOS app works completely offline with Core Data sync. Housecall Pro requires constant internet connectivity. When you're 30 feet up cleaning windows in areas with poor cell reception, offline mode isn't optional—it's essential.

3. No Hidden Fees or Add-Ons

Housecall Pro charges extra for SMS, payment processing has higher fees, and many features require premium tiers. Sergio includes everything at one price—SMS reminders, standard payment processing, QuickBooks sync, customer portal. No surprises.

4. Built by Someone Who Gets It

The founder of Sergio has 16 years of window cleaning experience. Every feature was designed to solve real problems from the field. Housecall Pro is venture-backed software built for growth, not for the nuances of your specific trade.

Real-World Cost Comparison

See how much you can save by switching to Sergio

Solo Operation (1-2 people)

Sergio Solo$25/mo (founder)
Housecall Pro Basic$59/mo

Save $10/mo ($120/year) with Sergio, plus get industry-specific features Housecall Pro doesn't offer.

Small Team (5 users)

Sergio Team$50/mo (founder)
Housecall Pro Essentials$249/mo

Save $140/mo ($1,680/year) with Sergio

Growing Team (10 users)

Sergio Team$50/mo (founder)
Housecall Pro Essentials$399/mo

Save $290/mo ($3,480/year) with Sergio

Established Company (20 users)

Sergio Business$100/mo (founder)
Housecall Pro Pro$699/mo

Save $480/mo ($5,760/year) with Sergio

Watch Out for Hidden Costs

SMS charges: Housecall Pro charges per SMS message. Sergio includes SMS reminders via OpenPhone on Team+ plans.

Payment processing: Housecall Pro Payments has higher fees than Stripe. Sergio uses standard Stripe rates (2.9% + 30¢).

Per-user fees: Every additional team member costs extra on Housecall Pro. Sergio Business includes unlimited users.

Feature tiers: Many features require upgrading to expensive tiers. Sergio includes everything you need at one price.

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