Already Handle Invoicing? Just Add the Tracking Layer for $29/mo
Housecall Pro bundles scheduling, invoicing, and tracking together. If you only need the tracking part, ArrivalLink gives you a better customer experience at a fraction of the cost.
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The Real Problem
Why Teams Are Looking Beyond Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is a solid all-in-one platform. But when you're already using QuickBooks, Jobber, or another tool for invoicing — paying for a bundle you don't fully use doesn't make sense.
Paying for Features You Already Have
Housecall Pro's tracking is bundled with invoicing, payments, and marketing. If you already handle those elsewhere, you're paying $49-199/mo for one feature.
Tracking That's Good — Not Great
Housecall Pro includes basic GPS tracking, but it's one feature among dozens. ArrivalLink's tracking is our entire product — purpose-built and polished.
Customers Still Call Your Office
Even with Housecall Pro's notifications, many teams report customers still calling for ETAs. The tracking link needs to be front and center — not buried in a booking confirmation.
Learning Curve for Your Whole Team
Housecall Pro touches every part of your business. Training your team on a full platform when you just need tracking adds weeks of adoption time.
What if you could give customers a beautiful tracking experience — without switching your entire invoicing and scheduling workflow?
Housecall Pro vs ArrivalLink: Different Tools for Different Needs
Housecall Pro focuses on
- All-in-one scheduling, invoicing, and payments
- Online booking and customer portal
- Marketing tools and postcard campaigns
- QuickBooks integration for accounting
- Estimate and proposal generation
ArrivalLink focuses on
- Best-in-class GPS arrival tracking for customers
- SMS tracking links that work without any app or login
- Automated notification sequences (reminder → dispatched → arriving → done)
- Post-job review collection that drives 5-star ratings
- $29/mo with zero bundled features you don't need
Housecall Pro is a great all-in-one platform for teams who want everything in one place. ArrivalLink is the specialist — we do one thing (arrival tracking) and we do it better than any bundled feature can. Many Housecall Pro users add ArrivalLink because our tracking links are more polished and customer-friendly than what's built into their platform.
How It Works For You
Purpose-Built Arrival Tracking — Not a Bundled Afterthought
One-Tap Tracking Links via SMS
Every dispatched job automatically generates a unique tracking link. Your customer taps once and watches their tech approach in real time — like tracking an Uber.
- No app download or account creation required
- Works on every smartphone via SMS link
- Beautiful map interface with live ETA countdown
- Automatic 'arriving in 5 minutes' heads-up notification
The Right Message at the Right Time
ArrivalLink sends a complete notification sequence — from appointment reminder to post-job review request — so your office staff never has to manually text or call.
- Day-before reminder with appointment details
- Tech dispatched notification with live tracking link
- Arrival notification when tech is 5 minutes away
- Automatic review prompt after job completion
Collect 5-Star Reviews on Autopilot
The best time to ask for a review is right after a great experience. ArrivalLink sends a review request the moment a job is marked complete.
- Timed review request via SMS and email
- Direct link to Google, Yelp, or your preferred platform
- Review performance tracking by technician
- Increases review volume by 3-5x for most teams
The Results
What Happens When You Stop Guessing and Start Tracking
Based on average results from service teams using ArrivalLink for live dispatch tracking and automated customer communication.
How It Works
Up and Running in Minutes
Set Up Your Team
Create your company account and invite your technicians via a secure link. No app install required.
Tech Starts a Trip
Your tech enters the customer's name and phone, taps Start. GPS broadcasting begins immediately.
Customer Tracks Live
Customer receives an SMS with a tracking link — live map, ETA, and a call button. No app needed.
Tech Arrives
Tech taps Arrived. Trip is logged automatically. The customer can rate their experience.
Set Up Your Team
Create your company account and invite your technicians via a secure link. No app install required.
Tech Starts a Trip
Your tech enters the customer's name and phone, taps Start. GPS broadcasting begins immediately.
Customer Tracks Live
Customer receives an SMS with a tracking link — live map, ETA, and a call button. No app needed.
Tech Arrives
Tech taps Arrived. Trip is logged automatically. The customer can rate their experience.
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
FAQ
Answers to Your Top Questions
Everything you need to know before you start your free trial.
Yes. ArrivalLink is a standalone tracking layer. You can keep using Housecall Pro for scheduling and invoicing while using ArrivalLink to give customers a superior tracking experience.
Housecall Pro's tracking is one feature among many. ArrivalLink is built from the ground up for customer-facing arrival tracking — with smoother maps, better notifications, and a more polished experience that customers actually love.
ArrivalLink starts at $29/mo for up to 5 technicians. Housecall Pro ranges from $49 to $199/mo. If you only need arrival tracking and already have other tools in place, ArrivalLink is significantly more affordable.
ArrivalLink focuses on arrival tracking, not full business management. If you're looking for a complete replacement, you'd still need scheduling and invoicing tools. But for tracking specifically, ArrivalLink is the upgrade.
Yes, technicians use the lightweight ArrivalLink tech app to share their GPS location during jobs. It's simple, focused, and doesn't interfere with whatever other apps they're already using.
Add World-Class Tracking to Your Existing Workflow
Keep the tools that work. Add the one thing they're missing — a customer arrival experience that eliminates 'where are you?' calls forever.