CleanGuru vs ZenMaid (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, ZenMaid grades higher than CleanGuru: 2.6 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
ZenMaid grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CleanGuru
Bidding, scheduling and inspection software for commercial cleaners
ZenMaid
Scheduling and booking software for maid and cleaning services
Which one is for you
Pick CleanGuru if
- Fits if you clean offices and other commercial buildings and price contracts by cleaning time
- Works for crews of 5 to 15 users who want bids and schedules in one tool
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want more than one bid template, as Starter includes a single one
- Pricey if you add people: extra cleaners are $5 a month each and admins beyond 2 are $15 each
- Watch out: the $59, $89 and $119 prices last two months, then the standard rates apply
- Tight if you need mobile checklists or QuickBooks, which start on Guru at $129 a month
- Not for you if you want inspections, since the QC inspection app is Guru Plus only
Pick ZenMaid if
- Fits if you run a small cleaning business with fewer than 40 jobs a month
- Works for owners who want booking, scheduling and cleaner reminders in one place
Look elsewhere if
- Too light for a growing cleaning firm: Starter stops at 40 appointments a month
- Tight if you want payroll or GPS tracking, as both need Pro at $39
- Pricey if you text customers a lot, because SMS charges are on top of every plan
- Watch out: QuickBooks is marked coming soon on Pro, and Mailchimp and Zapier are Pro Max only
How we grade them
| 2.2GPACleanGuruFair | 2.6GPAZenMaidGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $79 a month at the standard rate ($59 for the first two months), against a category middle of $49 and a dearer quarter from $99. Guru is $129 and Guru Plus $159, so the plans most firms need sit in the dearer quarter. | A$19 a month is under 60% of the category's $35 cheaper-quarter figure, but Starter caps you at 40 appointments and unlimited ones need the $39 Pro plan. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day free trial, cancel anytime, and the listing does not say it needs a card. No free plan, so you pay once the two weeks are up. | C14 days free, and the page doesn't say that no card is needed. No free plan after it. |
| Features | CTime-based bids, proposals, scheduling, timekeeping with geofence and invoicing. Gaps: Starter has one bid template of eight, mobile checklists and QuickBooks start on Guru, and the QC inspection app is Guru Plus only. | CScheduling, booking and cleaner tools are covered, but payroll, reports and GPS tracking need Pro, and QuickBooks is marked coming soon. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Bid templates and production rates have to be set up before the bids come out right. | CNo store rating on record, and clients and cleaners to load before it helps. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with a QuickBooks integration on Guru and up. No desktop app and no other integrations on record. | BWeb plus iPhone and Android apps, with 4 integrations, but Mailchimp and Zapier are only on Pro Max and there is no desktop app. |
| Best for | bids and schedules for commercial cleaners | maid and cleaning companies with a small route |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CleanGuru and ZenMaid. How we grade
Price against what you get
CleanGuru starts at $79 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ZenMaid starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and ZenMaid starts $60 a month lower. Of the other field service apps on the chart, 11 score higher than CleanGuru for less, and 1 scores higher than ZenMaid for less.
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
Where they differ
- CleanGuru also covers quotes and estimates.
- ZenMaid also covers reports and appointment booking.
At a glance
| CleanGuru | ZenMaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $79 per month at the standard rate, after a first two months at $59 | $19 per month |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, cancel anytime | 14 days free; the vendor says no hidden fees and cancellation anytime from account settings. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | CleanGuru | ZenMaid, Inc. |
| Price read from | cleanguru.com | get.zenmaid.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
CleanGuru
- Starter includes only one bid template; all eight need Guru or higher.
- Mobile checklists and the QuickBooks integration are not on Starter, and the QC inspection app is Guru Plus only.
- Additional cleaners cost $5 per cleaner per month (no charge past 50 additional cleaners), and admin users beyond the 2 included cost $15 per user per month.
- The advertised first-two-months prices are $59, $89 and $119; the standard rates apply afterward.
ZenMaid
- Starter stops at 40 appointments per month. Unlimited appointments need Pro at $39.
- SMS charges are not included in any plan's monthly price.
- Payroll, reports and cleaner GPS tracking need Pro. Mailchimp and Zapier integrations are limited to Pro Max.
- The QuickBooks integration is marked as coming soon on the Pro plan.
Key features
CleanGuru
- Time-based bidding
- Pricing is built from cleaning time calculated from building type, frequency and size, using preloaded layouts and production rates.
- Proposals and bid templates
- Proposals are generated from bid templates for janitorial, construction, maid, tile, move in/out, carpet, window cleaning and disinfecting work.
- Scheduling and timekeeping
- Drag-and-drop scheduling and mobile timekeeping with a geofence are on every plan.
- Checklists and inspections
- Mobile checklists start on Guru; the separate QC inspection app is part of Guru Plus.
- Invoicing
- Invoicing is on every plan, and the Guru and Guru Plus plans add a QuickBooks integration.
ZenMaid
- Scheduling and dispatch
- Calendar, dispatch and map views for jobs, with recurring appointments and a Spotfinder tool for fitting new recurring customers into the schedule.
- Customer and cleaner messages
- Automated SMS and email templates go to cleaners and customers. Starter has a limited set, Pro more, and Pro Max all of them.
- Booking forms
- Booking forms for the business website. Pro forms carry ZenMaid branding, and Pro Max forms use your own branding.
- Payments and payroll
- Online payments through Stripe and Square with invoicing on every plan. Payroll and reports start on the Pro plan.
- Mobile app for cleaners
- A mobile app with an SOS alert for cleaners. GPS tracking of cleaners is included from the Pro plan up.
Plans
CleanGuru
Starter$79
per month at the standard rate, after a first two months at $59
5 users included, one bid template of your choice, drag-and-drop scheduling, mobile timekeeping with geofence and invoicing. Advertised at $59 for the first two months.
Guru$129
per month at the standard rate, after a first two months at $89
10 users included and all eight bid templates, plus mobile checklists and a QuickBooks integration. Advertised at $89 for the first two months.
Guru Plus$159
per month at the standard rate, after a first two months at $119
15 users included, plus the QC inspection app, coaching videos and guided onboarding. Advertised at $119 for the first two months.
ZenMaid
Starter$19
per month, SMS charges not included
Up to 40 appointments per month, calendar, dispatch and map views, limited message templates, mobile app without GPS tracking, Stripe and Square payments.
Pro$39
per month, SMS charges not included
Unlimited appointments, digital checklists, mobile app with cleaner GPS tracking, booking forms with ZenMaid branding, reports, payroll and Spotfinder.
Pro Max$49
per month, SMS charges not included
Adds availability and PTO tracking, service ratings, all message templates, data export, Mailchimp and Zapier, own-brand booking forms and priority support.
Ways to pay less
CleanGuru
- Other savings
First two months at a reduced rate
The pricing page lists $59 for Starter, $89 for Guru and $119 for Guru Plus for the first two months, then $79, $129 and $159 a month.
ZenMaid
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CleanGuru or ZenMaid?
As of Nov 12, 2026, ZenMaid is cheaper to start with: $19 a month, against $79 a month for CleanGuru. CleanGuru starts at $79 per month at the standard rate, after a first two months at $59, and ZenMaid starts at $19 per month.
Which has a free plan, CleanGuru or ZenMaid?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither CleanGuru nor ZenMaid has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.