What will cleaning software actually cost?
Start with the features and people you need. Then add the costs the headline price leaves out.
USD · Official pricing research · Not independently tested
Three useful price reference points.
These plans have different features. This is a budget comparison, not a claim that they are interchangeable.
| Software and plan | Monthly reference | 12 months at that rate* | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenMaid Pro | $39 base | $468 base | Website booking forms and unlimited appointments are listed here. The team-size calculator changes the total; SMS is extra. Official pricing |
| BookingKoala Starter | $27 | $324 | Lists up to five providers or 5 GB, website tools, and booking forms. Staff app, SMS, and other requirements may change the plan needed. Official pricing |
| Jobber Connect, five users | $199, no commitment | $2,388 | Includes automated client reminders. This is not the cheapest Jobber plan or the minimum cost for online booking alone. Official pricing |
*Monthly reference × 12, assuming an unchanged rate. These are not annual-plan quotes. Taxes, usage charges, payment processing, additional staff, and optional services are excluded. ZenMaid totals are base amounts, not team quotes.
Build your full monthly budget.
- Subscription: Choose the plan that includes your actual booking workflow.
- People: Count everyone needing access. A cleaner, provider, office manager, and user can mean different things in each product.
- Messages: Include appointment reminders, confirmations, rescheduling messages, and follow-ups. Check allowances and overage rates.
- Payments: Card processing is separate from the subscription where applicable. Use the vendor or processor's current fee schedule.
- Extras: Include a custom domain, add-ons, migration, or integrations only when you need them.
$50 subscription + $15 messaging + $10 add-ons = $75/month, or $900/year before tax and payment-processing fees.
Two situations that change the answer.
You only need a simple calendar.
If your current calendar and payment tools work well, a paid platform may add more administration than value. Identify a specific problem before subscribing.
You need online booking and reminders.
Check both features on the same plan. A product's cheapest advertised price may not include the booking form, automated reminders, or staff access you want. Our booking guide explains requests versus confirmed slots.
Check the trial before entering a card.
During our ZenMaid signup review, activation required a credit card and displayed $39/month after a 14-day trial unless canceled. We stopped before activation. Jobber's pricing page advertises a no-card trial. Trial terms can vary; read your own activation screen.
Our pricing method
We use official pricing pages and distinguish base prices, user bundles, monthly billing, and annual commitments. Unverified team or usage totals stay unquoted. We have not independently tested billing, support, or product performance.