Tallie is a Housecall Pro alternative for contractors who want AI-powered estimating, real-time material pricing, and transparent plans without add-on surprises. Compare features, pricing, and workflows below.
Teams that need 24/7 call answering (HCP Assist)
Businesses that require GPS fleet tracking
Companies that want an integrated phone system
Contractors comfortable with manual estimating
Contractors who want AI-generated estimates in minutes
Teams that need accurate, real-time material pricing
Businesses tired of paying for add-ons on top of base plans
Small to medium crews (1-20 people) who need change order tracking
Housecall Pro's base price looks affordable—until you add the features you actually need.
What you see is what you pay.
• Lead pipeline? Included in Pro.
• Recurring service plans? Included.
• Marketing features? Included in Pro.
• AI estimates with real pricing? Included in everything.
Tallie Pro: $79/mo — no surprises
A side-by-side look at what each platform includes.
| Feature | Tallie | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Estimates Describe the job and receive an itemized quote | ||
| Real-Time Material Pricing Live Home Depot prices updated automatically | ||
| Scheduling & Dispatch | ||
| Customer CRM | ||
| Quoting & Estimates Tallie generates estimates with AI | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Mobile App Both offer full-featured mobile apps | ||
| Change Order Tracking Built-in change order management | ||
| Lead Pipeline Included in Tallie; paid add-on for HCP | Add-on | |
| QuickBooks Integration In development; Essentials plan+ for HCP | Coming Soon | |
| GPS Fleet Tracking Available as a paid add-on on HCP | Add-on | |
| 24/7 Call Answering HCP Assist starts at $199/mo | Add-on | |
| Marketing Campaigns In development | Coming Soon | Add-on |
| Recurring Service Plans In development | Coming Soon | Add-on |
| Price Book |
We believe in transparency. Here's where Housecall Pro does things we don't (yet):
HCP Assist answers your phones around the clock. We don't have this (yet). Most small contractors don't need it, but if you do, HCP has it.
If you need to track vehicles in real-time, HCP offers it as an add-on. We think most small teams know where their crews are.
HCP Voice integrates phone into the app. We rely on your existing phone—which probably works fine.
Base price to base price, plus the features you actually use.
| Plan Level | Tallie | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | $29/mo | $59/mo |
| Mid-Tier | $79/mo (Pro) | $149/mo (Essentials) |
| Full Features | $79/mo | $299/mo (Max) |
| Per Extra User | $15/user | $35/user (Max only) |
| Lead Pipeline Add-on | Included | +$40-60/mo |
| Contract Required | No | No |
With typical add-ons, HCP can cost: $400-700+/month
Tallie Pro with everything: $79/month — 14-day free trial
✓ You need 24/7 call answering service
✓ Vehicle GPS tracking is essential
✓ You want an integrated phone system
✓ You have budget for all the add-ons
✓ You don't mind manual estimating
✓ You want AI to speed up estimating
✓ Accurate material pricing matters to you
✓ You're tired of add-on costs piling up
✓ Change order tracking is a pain point
✓ You want predictable, simple pricing
✓ You're a small to medium team (1-20 people)
Export your customer data, and we'll help you get set up in Tallie. No complex migration—you'll be working in Tallie the same day.
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