The best ZenMaid alternatives in 2026
The best ZenMaid alternatives for cleaning businesses are BookingKoala, Launch27, MaidCentral, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Claver. BookingKoala and Launch27 are also cleaning-specific, MaidCentral suits larger multi-location operations, Jobber and Housecall Pro are general field service apps, and Claver includes several users in one flat monthly price.
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.
What are the best ZenMaid alternatives?
Six tools cover most cleaning businesses leaving ZenMaid. BookingKoala and Launch27 are also cleaning-specific, MaidCentral fits larger operations, Jobber and Housecall Pro are general field service apps, and Claver prices by users included instead of by appointment volume.
| Software | Best for | Starting price | Users included | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claver | Small cleaning teams that want users included in one flat price | $19/mo | 2 on Starter, 8 on Crew ($39/mo), 20 on Business ($79/mo) | Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon; dispatch and two-way texting start on Crew |
| BookingKoala | Cleaning businesses that want a built-in website builder | $27/mo (Starter, 5 providers) | Priced by provider count or storage, whichever is higher | Price rises as you add providers or use more storage |
| Launch27 | Cleaning businesses that want unlimited users at a flat price | $75/mo (Base) | Unlimited users on every plan | No plan under $75/mo |
| MaidCentral | Larger cleaning operations that want pricing tied to job volume | From $450/mo + $1.50/job | Unlimited users on every plan | Highest entry price of this group, plus an undisclosed onboarding fee |
| Jobber | General field service teams, not cleaning specific | $49/mo (Core, 1 user) | 1 on Core; 5 on Connect ($199/mo) | Team plans price by team size and rise quickly as you add people |
| Housecall Pro | Residential contractors who want an established all-in-one platform | $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) | 1 on Basic; 5 on the Essentials team plan ($299/mo) | Extra users cost $100/mo each on Essentials |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from each company's public pricing page: ZenMaid, BookingKoala, Launch27, MaidCentral, Jobber and Housecall Pro. Housecall Pro shows its prices after a short quiz about your trade and team size. Prices change, so check the source before you buy.
Why do shops look for a ZenMaid alternative?
ZenMaid prices by appointment volume rather than by user or team size: Starter caps you at 40 appointments a month for $19/mo, and unlimited appointments start on Pro at $39/mo. SMS charges are billed separately from the plan price on every tier, which can add up for a busy schedule.
- Appointment caps. Starter's 40-appointment limit can be tight for a growing cleaning business, forcing an upgrade to Pro sooner than expected.
- Features by tier. Cleaner GPS tracking starts on Pro. Payroll, reports and recurring-customer scheduling tools are also Pro and up.
- Coming-soon integrations. QuickBooks integration is marked coming soon even on the Pro tier, per ZenMaid's own pricing page.
Which ZenMaid alternative should you choose?
It depends on team size, appointment volume and how much you want to spend each month. Use the short profiles below: each says who the tool suits, what it costs and the main tradeoff.
Claver
Claver is field service software for small home-service businesses: scheduling, quotes, invoicing, payments and customer texting, with users included in one flat monthly price. Starter is $19/mo for 2 users, Crew $39/mo for 8 and Business $79/mo for 20. Online booking with live pricing and customer self-signup into recurring plans are on Starter; dispatch, two-way texting and route optimization are on Crew.
Tradeoff: Native iOS and Android apps and Tap to Pay are coming soon, and Claver has a smaller integration list than ZenMaid or Jobber. There is no free plan: it is $1 for 14 days, then $19/mo.
BookingKoala
BookingKoala includes a built-in website builder and marketing campaigns alongside scheduling. Starter is $27/mo for 5 providers, Growing $57/mo for 15, and Premium starts at $197/mo for 50 and climbs with usage. It offers a 14-day free trial.
Tradeoff: Price rises as you add providers or use more storage, whichever is higher.
Launch27
Launch27 includes unlimited users and unlimited bookings on every plan, starting at $75/mo (Base). Pro at $150/mo adds QuickBooks, Zapier and Google integrations, and Plus at $299/mo adds mobile apps and multi-location pricing.
Tradeoff: The cheapest plan is $75/mo, higher than ZenMaid, BookingKoala or Claver's entry prices.
MaidCentral
MaidCentral prices by physical locations and completed job count, starting around $450/mo plus $1.50 per job at the default calculator setting (1 location, 100 jobs a month). It includes unlimited users on every plan.
Tradeoff: The highest entry price of this group, no free trial, and an undisclosed one-time onboarding fee.
Jobber
Jobber is a general field service app used across trades, including cleaning. Its Core plan ($49/mo for one user) covers online booking, quoting and invoicing, Connect ($199/mo for up to five users) adds GPS tracking and route optimization, and two-way texting starts on Grow.
Tradeoff: Not cleaning specific, and team pricing rises quickly: Connect for a team of five is $199/mo.
When is ZenMaid still the right choice?
Stay on ZenMaid if it already runs your appointments well and 40 appointments a month covers your business, or you have already moved to Pro's unlimited tier. It offers a 14-day free trial and free data migration. Switching makes the most sense when appointment caps or per-user pricing at another tool start costing more than a flat per-user price would.
Best fit for: Claver is built for cleaning, janitorial, and carpet cleaning shops. Already running on ZenMaid? Here's how to move your data over.
How do you switch from ZenMaid?
Export your data from ZenMaid as CSV files, import them into the new tool, then run both side by side for a week before you cancel. Moving to Claver takes about 20 minutes for most shops.
- Export from ZenMaid. Download your client list and your job and invoice history as CSV files.
- Import into Claver. Upload the files in Claver's import wizard, which maps the 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 cleaners. Users are included in your plan.
- Cancel ZenMaid when you're ready. Keep ZenMaid until your open jobs and invoices are finished, then cancel.
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