Alternatives · Field Service
Skimmer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Skimmer alternative for most people is Jobber (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of field service apps.
Skimmer compared with 6 alternatives: Pool Brain, GorillaDesk, Jobber, Service Fusion, Housecall Pro and 1 more.
Skimmer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month for up to 49 serviced locations. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkimmerThis tool | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pool Brain | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| GorillaDesk | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Service Fusion | From $208/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Housecall Pro | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Service Autopilot | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Skimmer starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Jobber.
Pool Brain, GorillaDesk, Service Fusion and Housecall Pro score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Skimmer
Pool Brain
Pool company software for routes, jobs, dosing and billing
- Pool Brain starts at $50 per month, plus $65 per active technician.
- Pool Brain also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Pool companies that want every feature at one price
GorillaDesk
Field service software for pest control, lawn care and pool routes
- GorillaDesk starts at $49 per month for 1 route schedule, billed monthly.
- GorillaDesk also covers time clock, appointment booking and review collection.
- GorillaDesk does not cover reports, which Skimmer does.
Suits: Pest control companies that must keep chemical use records
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jobber also covers time tracking, business texting and appointment booking.
- Jobber does not cover reports, which Skimmer does.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
Service Fusion
Field service software with flat pricing and unlimited users
- Service Fusion starts at $208 per month for unlimited users, billed annually ($245 billed monthly).
- Service Fusion also covers business phone line and inventory.
- Service Fusion does not cover reports, which Skimmer does.
Suits: Trade companies with many technicians and office staff, since users are unlimited
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, quotes and payments for home service businesses
- Housecall Pro starts at $59 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($79 billed monthly).
- Housecall Pro also covers appointment booking and review collection.
- Housecall Pro does not cover reports, which Skimmer does.
Suits: Home service trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and cleaning
Service Autopilot
Scheduling and invoicing software for lawn, cleaning and pest firms
- Service Autopilot starts at $49 per month, billed annually, plus a sign-up fee.
- Service Autopilot lists no iOS and Android apps, which Skimmer has.
- Service Autopilot also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
Suits: Lawn, landscape, cleaning and snow businesses
Limits worth knowing in Skimmer
- Built for pool service; it is not a general field service tool.
- Add-ons cost extra: AI Phone $99/month, Marketing Suite $150/month, Bookkeeping from $198/month.
- Service texts are $0.029 per message on Getting Started and included on Scaling Up.
- A location you do not service in a month is not billed that month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Skimmer?
The alternatives to Skimmer in this directory are Pool Brain, GorillaDesk, Jobber, Service Fusion, Housecall Pro and Service Autopilot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Skimmer.
Is there a free alternative to Skimmer?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Pool Brain, GorillaDesk, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Service Autopilot offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.