Housecall Pro is built to dispatch service calls. Expansion OS is built to win more jobs, with texting, follow-up, reviews and campaigns in one system, set up for your trade. Here's how they compare, with prices checked on Housecall Pro's own pricing page.
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Green checks show who comes out ahead on each line. Where Housecall Pro wins, we say so.
| What you're comparing | Expansion OS | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Solo plan (1 user) | Starter: $97/mo | Basic: $79/mo |
| Team plan (5 users) | Pro: $297/mo, set up for your trade | Essentials: $189/mo |
| Top plan | Done-For-You: $497/mo, includes website, Google Business Profile work, review campaign and monthly strategy call | MAX: $329/mo for 8 users, $35/mo per extra user |
| Missed-call text-back | Every plan | Call answering offered as a separate product |
| Google review requests | Every plan | Every plan |
| Automated quote follow-up | Pro and Done-For-You | Pipeline offered as a separate product |
| Past-customer campaigns | Email campaigns on Pro and Done-For-You | Campaigns offered as a separate product |
| Dispatching, routes and GPS | Not included | Included, with GPS on Essentials and up |
| Setup | Set up for your trade on Pro and Done-For-You | Dedicated onboarding specialist on MAX |
| Website | Built for you on Done-For-You | Websites offered as a separate product |
| Try before you commit | 30-day money-back guarantee | 14-day free trial, no contracts |
| Price protection | Founding members locked for life | Standard pricing and promotions |
Housecall Pro prices are monthly-billing list prices from Housecall Pro's pricing page, checked September 22, 2026. Annual billing is lower. Some products are sold separately and priced on request. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
Housecall Pro is a trademark of its owner. Expansion OS is not affiliated with or endorsed by Housecall Pro.
Housecall Pro costs less on paper for dispatching a team. Expansion OS costs more because it includes the tools and setup that bring in the next job.
Missed-call text-back, follow-up and review requests come standard. Founding members keep their price for as long as they stay.
For solo operators who want to stop missing calls and get paid faster.
Billed monthly
Includes
Texting and calling usage billed separately by usage.
For growing crews that want the whole system, set up for them.
Billed monthly
Everything in Starter, plus
Includes $15/mo in texting and calling credit. Most contractors never go over.
For owners who want it built and managed for them.
Billed monthly
Everything in Pro, plus
Includes $30/mo in texting and calling credit.
Switching is a big decision. Use Expansion OS for 30 days. If it's not right for your business, email us and we'll refund your first payment.
Straight answers for contractors comparing Expansion OS and Housecall Pro.
It is if your priority is winning more jobs: missed-call text-back, automated quote follow-up, review requests and past-customer campaigns in one app, set up for your trade. If you mainly need dispatching, routes and GPS for a team of techs, Housecall Pro may fit better.
No. At monthly list prices, Housecall Pro Basic is $79 and Essentials is $189 for 5 users, while Expansion OS Starter is $97 and Pro is $297. The difference pays for setup for your trade plus follow-up and campaign tools that Housecall Pro sells as separate products.
Yes. Export your customer list as a spreadsheet and import it during setup. On Pro and Done-For-You, we help you with the import.
No. Expansion OS focuses on answering leads, quoting, getting paid, follow-up and reviews. If dispatching several techs with routes and GPS is a must-have, Housecall Pro is the better fit.
Instead of a free trial, every plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Pro and Done-For-You include setup for your trade so you're not starting from a blank account.
The first 100 contractors who join lock in their monthly price for as long as they stay subscribed. When the spots are gone, founding pricing is gone.