Pool-Route vs PoolBoss
Pool-Route
poolroutesoftware.com
PoolBoss
poolboss.appSide by side
| Figure | Pool-Route | PoolBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $95/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Pool Service Software | 7.8 (#14) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Chemical tracking | The platform records chemical amounts, time, technician, and pool, including chlorine, pH, alkalinity, salt, and cyanuric acid. | Technicians can log pool readings, retain a per-pool history, and see readings flagged when they fall outside target ranges. |
| Field app | The iOS and Android technician app supports schedules, navigation, chemical readings, photos, field notes, and job completion. | The mobile app runs on iPhone and Android, works offline, and syncs visits when the phone reconnects. |
| Headquarters | Albany, Georgia, United States | Sheridan, Wyoming, United States |
Plans
In their own words
Pool-Route
Pool-Route has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PoolBoss
PoolBoss is pool-service management software for independent operators, from solo businesses to multi-truck companies. It organizes recurring routes and schedules, assigns technicians, and maps daily work. Technicians can record pool readings, keep a history for each pool, and see readings flagged when they fall outside target ranges. Its iPhone and Android app works offline and syncs visits after the phone reconnects. PoolBoss can prepare monthly invoices from completed visits, email payment links, and charge autopay customers when invoices come due. Customers can enter a company-branded portal through a magic link without a password or app download. Listed integrations include Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Apple Maps, Google Maps, email reports, API, and webhooks. The REST API and webhooks are included on every plan; API keys can be read-only or read-write. Free covers up to 20 pools and one admin. Startup is $29/mo, Pro is $79/mo, and Fleet is $249/mo, each with a 30-day trial. PoolBoss says it is pre-launch and directs prospective users to its waitlist.