For businesses weighing their options
The free Housecall Pro alternative — every feature, no paid tier.
Housecall Pro runs $59–$299 a month on annual billing, charges $75–$100 per extra user, and locks good/better/best proposals behind its top tier. MakeHay gives every service business those proposals free — plus lead-capture forms, e-signed contracts, and a client portal. Crews that work outside also get satellite measurement and weather-aware scheduling.
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Side by side
MakeHay vs Housecall Pro, feature by feature
Housecall Pro is polished and easy to learn — reviewers genuinely like using it. The differences that matter are the monthly bill, which features sit in the top tier, and what's included for every user.
| Feature | MakeHay | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no monthly plan | $59–$299/mo (annual) + $75–$100/mo per extra user |
| Good/better/best proposals | Free | Top (MAX) tier or paid add-on |
| Recurring service plans | Free | Top (MAX) tier only |
| Satellite site measurement | Built in, free | |
| Weather warnings per job site | Every visit, from rules you set once per trade (about a minute) | |
| Quotes with online approval | ||
| Invoices with card + bank (ACH) payment | ||
| Client portal (messages, documents, billing) | Free — one private link per customer | |
| Contracts with e-signature | Free — audit trail + signed PDF | |
| Lead-capture form you can embed on your site | Free — script, popup, or link | |
| Automated review requests | Free |
Comparison reflects Housecall Pro's published pricing at housecallpro.com as of September 2026 (Basic/Essentials/MAX, annual-billing rates from $59/mo); plans and prices change — verify with the vendor. Housecall Pro is a trademark of its owner; MakeHay is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Housecall Pro.
See the full pricing comparison and try the free satellite measurement tool before you sign up.
Why businesses switch
Everything you switch for, free
Measure the site before you drive to it
Pull up any address on satellite view, trace the areas, and measure the runs — square feet and linear feet, straight into your quote. Older imagery is one dropdown away when today's photo hides what you need to see.
Quotes in the units you bid in
Per square foot, per linear foot, per item, or flat — with categories so the customer sees a clean total, good/better/best packages when you want to upsell, and one-tap approval that skips the printer.
Weather watching every job
Every scheduled visit carries the forecast for that address, and the rules you set once per trade or service — rain, temps, cure window — turn it into warnings. Rain on the job day, a cold snap that stops a cure, rain inside the cure window after you leave — you get warned first, and pointed to the clearer day.
Scheduling made for real jobs
Multi-day jobs, split visits, recurring routes — drag them on the calendar, and unscheduled work sits in a tray so nothing gets forgotten.
Paid without the chase
Approved quote to invoice in one click. Card and ACH online, checks recorded in seconds, and automatic follow-ups so overdue money doesn't stay overdue.
A portal your customers actually use
Every customer gets one private link — messages with photos, documents you request, a heads-up on any contract waiting for their e-signature, and invoices they pay. No app, no password. Free, like everything else.
An honest note
Housecall Pro is genuinely easy to use, its payment stack is mature, and homeowners like its automated texts — if consumer financing, QuickBooks sync, or built-in texting run your business, it may fit you well. MakeHay makes a different bet: the core every service business runs on — quotes, scheduling, invoicing, portal, e-sign, payments — is free with no top tier, and if your revenue depends on dry pavement, cure temperatures, or mowing windows, the weather engine is something Housecall Pro simply doesn't have. You'll feel the difference — and you'll feel the $0 too.
FAQ
Common questions
Is MakeHay a good Housecall Pro alternative?
Yes, for any service business that quotes, schedules, and invoices. Housecall Pro is polished; the differences are the bill ($0 vs $59–$299/mo on annual billing), no per-user fee, and no features held back for a MAX tier. MakeHay also adds a client portal, embeddable lead forms, and e-signed contracts at no cost — and for crews that work outside, satellite measurements and a forecast check on every visit.
How much does Housecall Pro cost compared to MakeHay?
As of July 2026, Housecall Pro's published plans run $59–$299/month on annual billing ($79–$329 billed monthly), plus $75–$100/month per additional user on its multi-user plans, and several popular features — sales proposals with good/better/best options, recurring service plans — sit in the MAX tier or cost extra as add-ons. MakeHay is free, including good/better/best packages and recurring jobs.
What does MakeHay have that Housecall Pro doesn't?
A client portal, embeddable lead forms, and e-signed contracts at no cost. Then, for crews outside: satellite site measurement that flows straight into quote quantities, and weather intelligence on every visit — rain, cure temps, and cure-window warnings from the rules you set once for your trade, with a clearer day suggested when the forecast turns. Housecall Pro has neither of those two; it wasn't built for weather-dependent work.
What does Housecall Pro do that MakeHay doesn't (yet)?
It has a mature ecosystem MakeHay hasn't built yet: consumer financing offers, a deep price book, QuickBooks sync, and built-in text messaging. If those are load-bearing for your business today, it's the more complete general platform — at its price.
How do I switch from Housecall Pro to MakeHay?
Create a free account and send your first quote today. Email support@makehay.io with an export of your customer list and we'll help you bring it in and set up your services and pricing.
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