GorillaDesk is general field-service software for pest control, lawn care, and pool service, with no structured pool chemistry. Its $49 Basic plan leaves out the customer portal, route optimization, and QuickBooks, so the plan that matches PoolBoss is Pro at $99 per route. PoolBoss is built specifically for pools, with chemical tracking, and charges a flat rate by pool count with a free tier, so a pool company gets the actual pool workflow.
| Feature | PoolBoss | GorillaDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Built for pool service | Yes | No (pest/lawn/pool generic) |
| Chemical tracking | Yes, structured readings | No |
| Pricing model | Flat by pool count, every feature included | Per route; full features from $99 (Pro) |
| Free plan | Yes (20 pools) | No (trial only) |
| Recurring routes | Yes | Yes (basic, 25 stops) |
| Route optimization | Yes, every plan | Pro tier and up |
| Customer portal | Yes, every plan | Pro tier and up |
| QuickBooks sync | Yes, every plan | Pro tier and up (not on Basic) |
| Service reports with readings | Yes | Generic only |
| Online payments | Yes | Yes |
What you’d pay as you grow
PoolBoss is flat by pool count and never charges per tech or per seat, so the bill flattens out. Here is the same growth on each tool, from a starter route to a large fleet.
| Routes | GorillaDesk | PoolBoss |
|---|---|---|
| 1 route | $99/mo | $29/mo |
| 5 routes | $299/mo | $79/mo |
| 10 routes | $549/mo | $249/mo |
| 25 routes | $1,299/mo | $249/mo |
| 50 routes | $2,549/mo | $249/mo |
GorillaDesk isn't built for pools
GorillaDesk serves pest control, lawn care, and pool service from one generic product. That breadth means no structured water chemistry, so pool readings live in generic notes. PoolBoss is pool-specific, with chemical tracking and pool service reports built in.
What GorillaDesk does well
GorillaDesk is affordable, has no contracts, and includes unlimited admin users on a per-route price. For a simple recurring-service business that doesn't need pool chemistry, it's a reasonable, low-cost option.
Why a pool company picks PoolBoss
If the work is pools, the chemistry and the service reports are the point. PoolBoss gives you those plus flat pricing by pool count and a free plan, instead of a per-route price on a generalist tool.
Common questions
Does GorillaDesk track pool chemicals?
No. GorillaDesk is generic field-service software for pest, lawn, and pool work, without structured water chemistry. Pool readings go in generic notes. PoolBoss logs structured chemical readings to each pool's history.
Is GorillaDesk or PoolBoss cheaper?
It depends on the feature set you compare. GorillaDesk's $49 Basic plan leaves out the customer portal, route optimization, and QuickBooks; the plan with those is Pro at $99 per route, plus $50 for each added route. PoolBoss is flat by pool count from free to $249 with every feature included and unlimited users, and it has a free tier GorillaDesk doesn't.
Is GorillaDesk good for pool service?
It can handle scheduling, invoicing, and basic routing, but it's not pool-specific and doesn't track water chemistry. For a pool company, a purpose-built tool like PoolBoss fits the work better.
Does PoolBoss have routes like GorillaDesk?
Yes, and they're built for pools. PoolBoss handles recurring routes with ordered stops and ties them to chemical readings and service reports, where GorillaDesk's routing is more basic and generic.
Is there a free version of pool service software?
PoolBoss has a free plan for up to 20 pools with every feature included. GorillaDesk offers a trial rather than a free tier.
