Migrate from Housecall Pro
to SchedulingKit
Complete guide to migrating from Housecall Pro to SchedulingKit. Switch from Housecall Pro's $65-169+/mo plans to an AI-powered scheduling platform with built-in CRM and AI agents for growing home service businesses.
What Transfers from Housecall Pro?
Can Be Transferred
- Customer contact list (CSV export)
- Service types and pricing
- Team member information
- Business hours and settings
Cannot Be Transferred
- Job history and completed work orders
- Invoice and estimate records
- Review and reputation data
- Postcard/marketing campaign history
- HCP financing records
Migration Steps
Follow these steps to complete your migration in 1-3 hours
Export Your Housecall Pro Data
Export your customer list and service information from Housecall Pro. Navigate to Settings to download customer data as CSV.
💡 Tips:
- •Export full customer list with addresses and notes
- •Document your service types, pricing, and durations
- •Note team member schedules and assignments
- •Screenshot any automated follow-up sequences
Create Your SchedulingKit Account
Sign up for SchedulingKit (free plan available). Choose your home service industry during onboarding for a customized setup experience.
Recreate Your Services
Add your service offerings as SchedulingKit event types with matching durations, pricing, and booking requirements.
💡 Tips:
- •Create event types for each service category
- •Add intake forms to collect job details before the visit
- •Set travel time buffers between appointments
- •Configure deposit collection for larger jobs
Set Up Your Team
Invite technicians and office staff. Configure schedules, service assignments, and appropriate permissions for each role.
💡 Tips:
- •Use round-robin scheduling for fair job distribution
- •Set up role-based access (office manager vs technician)
Enable AI Chatbot & Voice Agent
Configure SchedulingKit's AI chatbot for website booking and AI voice agent for phone inquiries. These AI agents handle the customer communication that would normally require office staff.
💡 Tips:
- •Train the chatbot on your services, pricing, and service area
- •Set up the voice agent to qualify leads and book appointments
- •Configure after-hours AI handling
- •Customize AI responses for your brand voice
Connect Payments & Calendar
Link Stripe, PayPal, or Square for payment processing. Connect Google or Outlook calendar for availability sync.
Transition & Cancel HCP
Update all booking links, run both systems briefly for overlap, then cancel Housecall Pro.
💡 Tips:
- •Update your website and Google Business Profile
- •Change booking links in all marketing materials
- •Wait until end of billing cycle to cancel HCP
Feature Comparison
How Housecall Pro features map to SchedulingKit
| Feature | Housecall Pro | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Job Scheduling | Dispatch + scheduling ($65-169/mo) | AI-powered scheduling (from free)Major cost savings |
| Customer Management | Customer database | Built-in CRM with AIFull CRM included |
| Online Booking | Online booking page | AI-powered booking + chatbotAI handles booking 24/7 |
| Phone Handling | Not included | AI voice agentAI answers calls automatically |
| Estimates & Invoicing | Built-in | Via payment integrationsPair with QuickBooks if needed |
| Marketing | Postcards + email | AI chatbot + email + SMSAI-driven engagement |
| Payments | HCP Payments | Stripe, PayPal, Square |
| Reminders | Email + SMS | Email + SMS + AI follow-ups |
What to Expect
What You'll Gain
- AI chatbot that qualifies leads and books appointments 24/7
- AI voice agent that handles phone calls without hiring office staff
- Built-in CRM for complete client relationship management
- 60-80% cost savings ($65-169/mo → from free, paid from $12/mo)
- No per-user fees that scale with team size
- AI-powered automation that reduces administrative overhead
- Simpler interface focused on scheduling and client management
Things to Consider
- Built-in invoicing and estimates (use QuickBooks or FreshBooks)
- HCP's postcard marketing feature
- Consumer financing integration
- Instapay same-day payment feature
Migration Questions
Can SchedulingKit handle home service scheduling like Housecall Pro?
Yes. SchedulingKit handles appointment booking, team scheduling, client management, and payment collection. Plus it adds AI chatbot and voice agent capabilities that Housecall Pro doesn't offer. For invoicing, pair with QuickBooks or FreshBooks.
How much will I save?
Housecall Pro costs $65/mo (Basic) to $169+/mo (Essentials/MAX). SchedulingKit has a free plan and paid plans from $12/mo that include AI chatbot, voice agent, and CRM — saving $50-150+/mo.
What about estimates and invoicing?
SchedulingKit focuses on scheduling, CRM, and AI-powered client communication. For invoicing, pair with QuickBooks, FreshBooks, or Wave — most home service businesses already use a dedicated accounting tool.
How does the AI voice agent help home service businesses?
The AI voice agent answers calls when you're on a job site, provides service information and pricing, checks availability, and books appointments. It means you never miss a potential customer call, even during your busiest hours.
Further Reading
- G2: Scheduling Software Reviews — Compare scheduling platforms before switching.
- Capterra: Scheduling Software — Independent reviews and comparisons.
Ready to Switch from Housecall Pro?
Join thousands who have made the switch. Migration takes just 1-3 hours. Start free today.
Free forever plan available • No credit card required