Cleaning business software pricing (2026): what a small cleaning company pays
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Updated 12 Oct 2026 (ET). Prices are from each vendor’s official pricing page, checked that day. Subscription prices only; card processing is listed separately.
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Key takeaways
- 6–8 cleaners: Zentive $175, Jobber $229, Housecall Pro $299.
- 15 cleaners: Zentive $175, Jobber $299, Housecall Pro $544.
- Recurring automation: Jobber from Connect, Housecall Pro Recurring Service Plans on MAX, Zentive from Standard.
- No free plans; all three have 14-day trials with no card.
Which tool fits a cleaning business (recurring vs one-off, residential vs commercial) is on best cleaning business software for small shops. This page is just the cost.
Small cleaning business software cost by crew size
Lowest published plan that covers the headcount, billed annually. FACT from each vendor’s pricing page, 12 Oct 2026.
| Crew size | Jobber | Housecall Pro | Zentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo cleaner | Core $29/mo ($348/yr) | Basic $59/mo ($708/yr) | Starter $51/mo ($612/yr) |
| 2–5 cleaners | Connect 5 $149/mo ($1,788/yr) | Essentials $149/mo ($1,788/yr) | Standard $95/mo ($1,140/yr) |
| 6–8 cleaners | Connect 10 $229/mo ($2,748/yr) | MAX $299/mo ($3,588/yr) | Growth Pro $175/mo ($2,100/yr) |
| 10 cleaners | Connect 10 $229/mo ($2,748/yr) | MAX + 2 users $369/mo ($4,428/yr)* | Growth Pro $175/mo ($2,100/yr) |
| 15 cleaners | Connect 15 $299/mo ($3,588/yr) | MAX + 7 users $544/mo ($6,528/yr)* | Growth Pro $175/mo ($2,100/yr) |
*Our arithmetic from Housecall Pro’s “$35/mo per additional user” on MAX.
Month-to-month costs more: Jobber Core $49, Connect 5 $199; Housecall Pro Basic $79, Essentials $189, MAX $329. Zentive’s monthly prices aren’t printed as text; its page says annual saves $156, $288 and $528 a year, which works out to about $64, $119 and $219/mo (our arithmetic).
Recurring cleans: which plan has the automation
Recurring cleaning work runs on reminders and card-on-file billing. On each vendor’s list:
- Jobber: automated client reminders and automatic payments start on Connect ($99/mo for 1 user, $149 for 5). Core does not list them.
- Housecall Pro: Recurring Service Plans are on MAX ($299/mo, 8 users); invoices, payments and online booking are on every plan.
- Zentive: automated invoice follow-ups start on Standard; Starter marks them not included.
Card processing for cleaning businesses
| Vendor | Online card | Bank (ACH) |
|---|---|---|
| Jobber | 2.9% + 30¢ (Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢) | 1% |
| Housecall Pro | “as low as 2.59%”; 2.99% when the customer enters the card online (help center, July 2026) | 1% |
| Zentive | 2.9% + $0.30 | 1% |
Free trials
All three offer 14 days with no credit card: Jobber on Grow, Housecall Pro on MAX, Zentive with full access. The trial plan is usually above the plan you’ll buy, so note which features you actually used.
- Jobber 14-day trial (official link)
- Housecall Pro 14-day MAX trial (affiliate link)
- Zentive 14-day trial (partner link; we may earn a 20% commission)
More pricing detail
- Jobber pricing by crew size
- Housecall Pro pricing and cost
- Zentive review and pricing
- Jobber vs Housecall Pro year-one cost
- Also run lawn routes in summer? Best lawn care software for small shops
FAQ
How much does cleaning business software cost?
For a solo cleaner, published annual prices run from $29/mo (Jobber Core) to $59/mo (Housecall Pro Basic), with Zentive Starter at $51/mo. For 2–5 cleaners, Jobber Connect and Housecall Pro Essentials are both $149/mo and Zentive Standard is $95/mo, billed annually (12 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest software for a small cleaning business?
For one person, Jobber Core at $29/mo billed annually. For 2–15 people, Zentive’s published annual prices are lowest of the three we track: $95/mo for up to 5 users and $175/mo for up to 15.
Do I need a login for every cleaner?
Not always. Plans charge per user who accesses the account. Jobber defines a user as anyone who views or manages the team’s schedule at the office or in the field.
Which cleaning software handles recurring cleans?
Jobber lists automated reminders and automatic payments from Connect. Housecall Pro lists Recurring Service Plans on MAX. Zentive lists automated invoice follow-ups from Standard.
Is there free software for a small cleaning business?
None of the three tools we track has a free plan. Each offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card.
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