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ServiceTitan Alternative for Small Trade Businesses (and How It Compares to Housecall Pro)

Writer: Aviva Ounap
Aviva Ounap
16 hours ago
2 min read

ServiceTitan is a powerful platform built for large contractors. For a plumbing, landscaping or tree service company with a handful of trucks, it is often more software, more setup and more cost than the business needs. Housecall Pro is simpler, but its price climbs quickly as you add users and features. AlpacaBOSS gives small and mid-size trade businesses the core tools they actually use for much less than ServiceTitan, with more built in than Housecall Pro.

What these platforms cost

  • ServiceTitan does not publish its prices. Third-party reviewers commonly estimate roughly $245 to $500 per technician per month, usually with a 12-month contract and onboarding fees.

  • Housecall Pro lists plans at $79 (1 user), $189 (up to 5 users) and $329 (up to 8 users) per month billed monthly, or $59, $149 and $299 billed annually. Extra users on its Max plan are $35 each, and some features are paid add-ons.

  • AlpacaBOSS FSM is $199 per month plus $10 per field technician per month. For a 10-tech team that is $299 a month, against $399 on Housecall Pro Max. AlpacaBOSS also includes a full point of sale, inventory, gift cards, loyalty and Bitcoin and stablecoin payments, which Housecall Pro doesn't offer. POS alone is $99 per month and BOS (POS plus business operations) is $199 per month. Save up to 30% with annual billing.

Competitor prices are from their public sites and independent reviews as of October 2026 and may change.

What you get with AlpacaBOSS

  • Scheduling, dispatch and work orders on iPhone, Android and iPad.

  • Estimates, including a Landscape Estimator for landscaping companies.

  • Invoicing, accounts receivable and automatic payment reminders.

  • Built-in payments: card, tap-to-pay, ACH, online invoice payments and recurring billing.

  • A point of sale for counters and supply yards, with inventory.

  • Time and expense tracking, CRM and multi-location management.

  • QuickBooks integration.

Who should pick which

Choose ServiceTitan if you run a large operation with a call center and need enterprise reporting. Consider Housecall Pro if you want a well-known app and don't mind per-user pricing. Choose AlpacaBOSS if you want scheduling, invoicing, payments and a POS in one system at a price a small shop can live with.

Real results

Lowcountry Mulch cut its time-to-payment by 62% with AlpacaBOSS. Read the story. See trade guides for plumbing, landscaping and tree service companies.

Try it before you commit

Book a free demo or call (843) 502-6767.

 
 
 

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