Pool Service Software (PSS) and PoolBoss are the two pool-specific tools that price by pool count and offer a real free plan, so the model feels familiar. PoolBoss's free tier covers 20 pools to PSS's 10, costs less at the same pool count, includes unlimited users, and puts every feature on every tier.
| Feature | PoolBoss | Pool Service Software |
|---|---|---|
| Built for pool service | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Flat by pool-count tier | By property count |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 20 pools | Yes, up to 10 properties |
| Price at 100 pools | $29/mo | $99/mo |
| Chemical tracking | Yes, structured | Yes (LSI + LaMotte) |
| Offline mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Every feature on every plan | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited users | Yes | Yes (priced by property) |
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.
| Pools | Pool Service Software | PoolBoss |
|---|---|---|
| 20 pools | $50/mo | Free |
| 50 pools | $50/mo | $29/mo |
| 100 pools | $99/mo | $29/mo |
| 250 pools | $238/mo | $79/mo |
| 500 pools | $475/mo | $249/mo |
| 1,000 pools | $950/mo | $249/mo |
The closest match on pricing model - PoolBoss is cheaper per pool
PSS is one of the few tools that, like PoolBoss, prices by pool count and offers a real free plan, so the model feels familiar. The difference is the rate. At 100 pools PSS runs $99/mo on its Ripple Effect tier; PoolBoss is $29 on Startup. PoolBoss's free tier also covers 20 pools to PSS's 10.
What Pool Service Software does well
PSS is a capable, modern pool tool, not a generic field-service product. It has real chemistry depth - LSI calculations, LaMotte meter sync, and Orenda guidance - plus offline mode, QuickBooks Online sync, and customizable service reports. On the pool-specific basics it's a genuine peer.
Where PoolBoss differs
Beyond price, PoolBoss puts every feature on every plan including Free, includes unlimited users, and is backed by flat pool-count pricing that stays predictable as you grow. PSS is a solid option; PoolBoss covers more pools for less at the same tier.
Common questions
Is PoolBoss or Pool Service Software (PSS) cheaper?
At the same pool count PoolBoss is usually cheaper. PoolBoss's free plan covers 20 pools to PSS's 10, and at 100 pools PoolBoss is $29/mo versus $99 on PSS's comparable tier.
Do both PoolBoss and PSS have a free plan?
Yes. Both offer a real free plan, not just a trial. PoolBoss's covers up to 20 pools; PSS's covers up to 10 properties.
Does Pool Service Software track water chemistry?
Yes. PSS has solid chemistry depth, including LSI calculations and LaMotte meter integration. PoolBoss also tracks structured readings on every plan, including Free.
What's the difference between PoolBoss and PSS?
They share a pool-count pricing model and a free tier. PoolBoss differs on price (cheaper at the same pool count), a larger free tier, unlimited users, and every feature on every plan.
