Claver vs GorillaDesk: price, features and which to pick
Pick GorillaDesk if you want unlimited free users and don't mind paying by route. Pick Claver if you run a small home-service team and want users included in one flat price: $19/mo for 2 users or $39/mo for 8, versus GorillaDesk's $49/mo for one route on Basic or $99/mo for Pro, which adds the customer portal and GPS tracking.
Claver makes this page, and Claver is one of the options. Competitor prices come from each company's own pricing page, checked September 27, 2026.
Which is cheaper, Claver or GorillaDesk?
Claver costs less for a small team, because users are included in each plan. GorillaDesk prices by route instead of by user, so a one-route shop with unlimited free users can still cost more than Claver's flat plans.
| Team size | Claver | GorillaDesk |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person, 1 route | $19/mo (Starter, 2 users) | $49/mo Basic ($44.92/mo billed annually) |
| Small team, 1 route with more tools | $39/mo (Crew, 8 users) | $99/mo Pro (customer portal, online booking, GPS tracking) |
| Larger team, 3 routes | $79/mo (Business, 20 users) | $149/mo Basic at 3 routes ($136.58/mo billed annually) |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from GorillaDesk's public pricing page. GorillaDesk prices by number of routes, not users, and includes unlimited free users on every plan. Claver is $1 for 14 days, then $19/mo; Crew and Business are billed at full price from day one.
How do Claver and GorillaDesk compare on features?
Both cover scheduling, dispatch and a customer-facing portal. GorillaDesk gates its customer portal, online booking and GPS tracking behind its Pro plan, while Claver includes online booking on its cheapest plan.
| Feature | Claver plan | GorillaDesk plan |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Starter ($19) | Pro |
| Customer portal | Starter ($19) | Pro |
| GPS device tracking | Crew ($39) | Pro |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Crew ($39) | Pro |
| Route optimization beyond basic stops | Crew ($39, full route optimization) | Pro (Basic caps routing at 25 stops) |
| Free data migration from another system | Included when you switch (CSV import wizard) | Included on every plan |
| Native iOS and Android apps | Coming soon (installable web app today) | Not listed on the pricing page we checked |
| Phone line and AI call answering | Business ($79); the AI receptionist takes booking requests for you to confirm | Not listed on the pricing page we checked |
| Users included | 2, 8 or 20 by plan, flat price | Unlimited free users on every plan; price scales by route count instead |
Where is GorillaDesk better than Claver?
GorillaDesk is ahead on unlimited free users and free data migration built into every plan. If you have a large office staff and only a few routes, GorillaDesk's per-route pricing can work in your favor.
- Unlimited free users. GorillaDesk lets you add unlimited admin users and mobile devices on any plan, since it only charges for routes with an assigned schedule. Claver's user counts are fixed per plan.
- Free data migration. GorillaDesk includes free migration from another system as a standard feature. Claver's import wizard is self-serve, or you can email your export for our team to load.
- Track record. GorillaDesk is an established product in the route-based service software space. Claver is newer.
Where is Claver better than GorillaDesk?
Claver is ahead on price for a small team and on putting online booking and a customer portal on its cheapest plan instead of gating them behind a higher tier.
- Lower entry price. Claver Starter is $19/mo. GorillaDesk's cheapest published plan is $49/mo for one route.
- More on the entry plan. Online booking, a customer portal and customer self-signup into recurring plans are all on Claver Starter. On GorillaDesk, the customer portal and online booking require Pro at $99/mo.
- Phone system included. Claver's Business plan bundles a phone line and AI receptionist at $79/mo. GorillaDesk's plans don't list a comparable built-in phone feature.
Best fit for: Claver is built for pest control, wildlife removal, and lawn care shops. Already running on GorillaDesk? Here's how to move your data over.
How do you switch from GorillaDesk to Claver?
Export your data from GorillaDesk, import it into Claver, and keep GorillaDesk until your open jobs and invoices are done. Most shops finish the import in about 20 minutes.
- Export from GorillaDesk. Download your customer list and your job and invoice reports as CSV files.
- Import into Claver. Upload the files in Claver's import wizard, which maps GorillaDesk's columns for you. Or email your export to [email protected] and we load it for you.
- Check and invite your team. Spot-check a few customers and open invoices, then invite your techs. Users are included in your plan.
- Cancel GorillaDesk when you're ready. Keep GorillaDesk until your open jobs and invoices are finished, then cancel.
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