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Scheduling & Field Service

Housecall Pro Plans: How Many Logins Pick Your Plan?

Basic includes 1 login, Essentials 5, MAX 8, and only MAX adds more at $35 a month each (October 2026).

Business · 9-minute read
02
Billing & Operations

Stripe Dispute Fees: Counter It Yourself or Smart Disputes?

Every dispute costs $15 even if you win; Smart Disputes adds 30% of the disputed amount when it wins.

Business · 8-minute read
03
Billing & Operations

Melio Go vs. Paid Plans: Where Does the Free Plan Stop?

Go: one login, 5 free ACH payments a month, QuickBooks sync for the first 10 payments; Core is $25/mo.

Business · 9-minute read
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Scheduling & Field Service

Square Appointments Free vs. Plus: Who Needs the $49 Plan?

Free covers deposits and reminders; Plus ($49/mo per location) adds held-card no-show fees and calendar sync.

Business · 8-minute read
05
Billing & Operations

Canceling Google Workspace: What Does Annual Still Charge?

Flexible bills the days used; Annual bills the rest of the contract, no refund, so plan the exit at renewal.

Business · 8-minute read
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Billing & Operations

PayPal Invoice Fees: Who Sets the Rate on a Big Invoice?

Card 2.99% + $0.49, PayPal or Venmo 3.49% + $0.49, Pay Later 4.99% + $0.49, Pay by Bank 1% capped at $10.

Business · 6-minute read
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CRM & Lead Management

Google Voice for Business: When Does $10 Stop Being Enough?

One owner: $10/mo Voice-only. A shared line: Workspace seat + Voice Standard, $27–$28.40 per person/mo.

Business · 9-minute read
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AI & Automation

Jobber AI Receptionist: What Does Each Conversation Cost?

$29 a month on Core, Connect or Grow, $0.79 per conversation past the allowance, or pause at the limit.

Business · 7-minute read
09
Scheduling & Field Service

Urable Pricing: Do Maintenance Memberships Need Enterprise?

Billed monthly $70, $120 or $220 per location; yearly saves $0, $120 or $440. UrPay unlocks memberships.

Business · 8-minute read
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Billing & Operations

Venmo Business Profile: What Does a Job Really Net?

Business profile 1.9% + $0.10 vs. 2.99% tagged personal; Instant Transfer 1.75%, max $25 per transfer.

Business · 7-minute read
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CRM & Lead Management

Roofr Pricing (2026): Free Starter, Measure+ or Essentials — What a Small Roofing Company Pays per Month

Roofr pricing 2026: Starter is free, but reports cost $19 ($13 on paid plans). Measure+ is $109/mo (6-hour), Essentials…

Business · 6-minute read
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Scheduling & Field Service

CompanyCam Pricing for Contractors (2026): Core’s 2-User Limit, Extra Logins and Monthly vs. Annual Cost

CompanyCam 2026 US list prices: Core $79, Crew $149, Scale $299/mo, or $63/$119/$249 billed annually. Core caps at 2 us…

Business · 9-minute read