ValLedger vs Housecall Pro
The short version: Housecall Pro Basic is $59/month for 1 user, which is the same as ValLedger. But job costing and route optimization require Housecall Pro Max at $299/month. ValLedger includes every feature at $59/month for 1–5 users: job costing, expenses, routing, GPS clock-in, 1099 tracking and QuickBooks sync. At matching capability that is $240/month less.
Housecall Pro pricing and features verified against their own pricing page and help centre on July 27, 2026. Annual-billing list rates.
| Feature | ValLedger | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $59/mo — 1–5 users | $59/mo — 1 user |
| Price with job costing + route optimization | $59/mo | $299/mo — Max |
| Per-user fees | None up to 5 users | $35/user/month on Max |
| Job costing & profitability | Included | Essentials $149+ |
| Route optimization | Included | Max $299+ |
| 1099 subcontractor tracking | Included | Payroll add-on |
| Spanish across the whole product | Office + field | Mobile app |
| Every feature on every plan | Yes | Tiered |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Choose Housecall Pro if…
They are a good product. Here is where they genuinely win.
- You want built-in consumer marketing: postcards, email campaigns and their booking network
- You are an HVAC or plumbing shop that wants their trade-specific templates and price books
- You need their vehicle GPS and dashcam add-ons
Choose ValLedger if…
Mostly a question of crew size and whether you need costing.
- You want job costing without paying $149/month for Essentials
- You need route optimization, which Housecall Pro reserves for Max at $299/month
- You want more than one user on the entry plan, since Basic is single-user at $59
- You pay subcontractors and don't want to buy their Payroll add-on to handle 1099s
What Housecall Pro gates behind higher plans
These features exist in Housecall Pro — the difference is what you pay to reach them.
Route optimization
Reserved for the Max plan at $299/month. Basic routes and employee GPS start at Essentials ($149/month).
Job costing
Real and thorough, but on Essentials ($149/month) and above, not on Basic.
1099 subcontractor tracking
Only through HCP Payroll, a paid add-on whose price isn't published. There is no subcontractor job-margin view.
Seats on the entry plan
Basic is a single user at $59/month. Five users means Essentials at $149/month.
QuickBooks sync
Requires Essentials at $149/month.
Recurring service plans
Recurring Service Plans are a Max-tier feature.
Housecall Pro comparison FAQ
Is ValLedger cheaper than Housecall Pro?
Not at the entry tier — Housecall Pro Basic starts at $59/month for 1 user, and ValLedger starts at $59/month. The difference appears once you need job costing and route optimization: those require Housecall Pro Max at $299/month, while ValLedger includes them at $59/month for up to 5 users — a difference of $240/month.
Does Housecall Pro charge per user?
Yes — $35/user/month on Max. ValLedger's $59/month Starter plan covers 1–5 users with no per-seat charge.
Does Housecall Pro track 1099 subcontractor payments?
Only through HCP Payroll, a paid add-on whose price isn't published. There is no subcontractor job-margin view.
When is Housecall Pro the better choice?
You want built-in consumer marketing: postcards, email campaigns and their booking network You are an HVAC or plumbing shop that wants their trade-specific templates and price books You need their vehicle GPS and dashcam add-ons
Try ValLedger free for 14 days
Every feature on every plan. No credit card required, no per-user fees up to 5 users.