Housecall Pro's "Extras"Are Bleeding You Dry
Platform fee $129-329/month + AI answering $149-299/month+ per-minute charges = $300-700+/month. Get superior AI answering for just $39-179/month with no hidden fees.
The Housecall Pro Fee Stack:
No per-minute charges • No hidden fees • Save $110-521+/month
Why Housecall Pro Users Are Fed Up
Death by 1000 Fees
Platform fee, answering fee, per-minute fee, setup fee...
Prices Keep Rising
15-25% increases yearly, features stay the same
Limited Hours = Lost Calls
After hours? Weekends? Extra charges or no service
Platform Lock-In
Leave Housecall Pro, lose everything
Industry Alert: Housecall Pro users report average monthly bills 40-60% higher than advertised prices due to add-ons and overages.
The Housecall Pro Nickel & Dime Playbook
They advertise "starting at $129" but by the time you add what you actually need, you're paying 3-5x more. Here's how they get you:
📞 The Base Plan Trap
Base plan sounds affordable at $129/month. But it includes almost nothing. Want call answering? That's extra. Marketing? Extra. Everything useful? Extra.
Real "usable" price: $278-628/month
⏱️ Per-Minute Gotcha
"$149 for 100 minutes" sounds reasonable until you realize that's 3 minutes per day. Go over? $1.25-1.75 per minute. One busy day can double your bill.
Average overage: $50-200/month
🕐 Limited Hours Scam
Basic answering is only 8am-6pm weekdays. Need evenings? Weekends? That's the "premium" tier at double the price. Emergencies don't follow business hours.
24/7 coverage: +$150/month
The Housecall Pro Fee Calculator™
What They Show You:
- •Essentials Plan: $129/month
- •"Affordable" answering service
- •"No setup fees"
What You Actually Pay:
- •Pro/Max Plan: $229-329/month
- •Answering + overages: $199-399/month
- •Hidden fees: $50-100/month
Total: $478-828/month
Housecall Pro vs Ringing.io: No Contest
| Feature | Housecall Pro | Ringing.io |
|---|---|---|
| Base Answering Cost | $149-299/mo | $39-179/mo |
| Per-Minute Charges | $1.25-1.75/min | None |
| 24/7 Coverage | +$150/mo extra | Included |
| Setup Fee | $199-499 | Free |
| Contract Required | 12 months | No contract |
| Works Without Platform | ||
| AI Quality | Basic scripts | Advanced AI |
| True Monthly Cost | $300-700+ | $39-179 |
| Annual Savings | - | $1,320-$6,252 |
Housecall Pro Escapees Tell All
"My Housecall Pro bill was never the same twice. $129 base became $329 Pro, then $199 for answering, then overages every month. Final bill: $687. Ringing.io: $99 flat. Same features, better AI, no surprises."
Tom Wilson
Wilson's Plumbing, Austin TX
Saves $588/month ($7,056/year)
"The per-minute charges killed me. One emergency weekend and my $149 answering service became $450. Ringing.io has no minute limits. I actually answer MORE calls now for 70% less money."
Lisa Chen
Chen Electric, Seattle WA
No more overage anxiety
Former Housecall Pro Employee Reveals:
"The answering service is a profit center, not a feature. They make more from overages than base fees. The 100-minute plan is designed to be insufficient. Most customers need 300+ minutes but don't realize until they're locked in."
- Anonymous, verified former sales rep
Questions from Housecall Pro Users
What about my Housecall Pro contract?
Most Housecall Pro contracts are month-to-month after the first year. Even if you're locked in, calculate the savings - many users save money even after paying an early termination fee. Plus, you can keep Housecall Pro for dispatch and just use Ringing.io for answering.
How do I avoid the per-minute charges?
Simple - use Ringing.io. We don't charge per minute. Whether you get 10 calls or 1000 calls, your price stays the same. No watching the clock, no overage anxiety, no surprise bills.
Can I port my Housecall Pro phone number?
You can forward any number to Ringing.io in seconds. If Housecall Pro owns your number, we'll help you transition to a new number smoothly, or you can keep forwarding indefinitely.
What about Housecall Pro's other features?
Keep using Housecall Pro for scheduling, dispatch, and invoicing if you like them. Just use Ringing.io for phone answering. You'll save $110-521/month and get better AI service.
Is Ringing.io really unlimited?
Our plans include generous minutes (500-unlimited depending on tier). No per-minute charges ever. Most businesses never hit limits, but if you do, upgrading is still 70% cheaper than Housecall Pro.
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