POOL360 PoolService is POOLCORP's pool-service software, priced at about $1 per pool per month, and it requires a POOL360 distributor account to use. PoolBoss is independent of any distributor, charges a flat rate by pool-count tier, starts free up to 20 pools, and doesn't tie your customer data to a supplier.
| Feature | PoolBoss | POOL360 |
|---|---|---|
| Built for pool service | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Flat by pool-count tier | Per pool (~$1/pool) |
| Requires a distributor account | No | Yes (POOL360 / POOLCORP) |
| Free plan | Yes (20 pools) | No (60-day trial) |
| Published pricing | Yes | Demo-gated |
| Chemical tracking | Yes, structured | Yes (POOL360 WaterTest) |
| In-app supply ordering | No | Yes (POOLCORP catalog) |
| Offline mobile app | Yes | Limited |
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 | POOL360 | PoolBoss |
|---|---|---|
| 20 pools | $20/mo | Free |
| 50 pools | $50/mo | $29/mo |
| 100 pools | $100/mo | $29/mo |
| 250 pools | $250/mo | $79/mo |
| 500 pools | $500/mo | $249/mo |
| 1,000 pools | $1,000/mo | $249/mo |
The big difference: POOL360 ties you to one supplier
POOL360 PoolService is built on POOLCORP's POOL360 ordering platform, and you need a POOL360 account to use it. That can make sense if you already buy everything from POOLCORP, but it means your customer and service data lives alongside your supplier's. PoolBoss is independent - no distributor account, no supplier tie, works with whoever you buy from.
What POOL360 PoolService does well
POOL360's advantage is real and hard to match: live POOLCORP pricing, inventory, and one-click supply ordering built right into the service workflow, plus Bluetooth water testing through POOL360 WaterTest. If you buy from POOLCORP and want ordering inside your software, nothing else matches that integration.
Where PoolBoss differs
PoolBoss charges a flat rate by pool count instead of $1 per pool, so a 100-pool company pays one predictable price rather than a per-pool tab that grows with the route. It also starts free, publishes its full pricing, and keeps your data independent of any distributor.
Common questions
How much does POOL360 PoolService cost?
POOL360 PoolService is priced at about $1 per pool per month with a 60-day free trial, though POOLCORP gates full pricing behind a demo. PoolBoss publishes flat pool-count pricing from $0 and is usually cheaper once you pass a few dozen pools.
Do I need a POOL360 account to use POOL360 PoolService?
Yes. POOL360 PoolService requires a POOL360 (POOLCORP) account. PoolBoss is independent and works with any supplier.
Is POOL360 PoolService free?
No. It offers a 60-day free trial, not a permanent free plan. PoolBoss has a free plan for up to 20 pools.
What does POOL360 PoolService do that PoolBoss doesn't?
POOL360 integrates live POOLCORP supply pricing and one-click ordering into the service workflow. PoolBoss doesn't sell supplies and isn't tied to a distributor, so it doesn't offer in-app POOLCORP ordering.
