Your search for an alternative to Housecall Pro ends here

People switch from Housecall Pro to Cadobook because it looks better, is easier to use, AI-powered, and has transparent pricing. Here's why we think you should make the switch too.

The all-in-one business management platform tradespeople have been looking for

There are hundreds of quoting, invoicing, and scheduling tools out there, however, most are either too basic, too expensive, or built for generic businesses instead of for YOU.

That's why we built Cadobook.

We've worked hard to balance price with powerful features, while making Cadobook genuinely enjoyable to use — not another admin headache.

So if you're reviewing your options and looking for an alternative to tools like Housecall Pro… keep reading.

Better Value than traditional business software

Free forever plan

Unlimited quotes, invoices & customers at no cost

AI-powered tools

Natural language quotes, smart pricing & insights

Zero platform fees

We don't take a cut of your payments

Built for speed

Set up in minutes, not weeks

"Quote for bathroom renovation £2,500 plus materials £600"

AI generating professional quote...
Bathroom renovation£2,500.00
Materials£600.00
Total£3,100.00

Quotes & invoices without friction

Create professional quotes in seconds. No line-item spreadsheets. No guesswork.

Just type what you need and Cadobook's AI instantly generates a branded, professional quote, ready to send.

  • Auto-convert accepted quotes to invoices
  • Request deposits automatically
  • Get paid online via Stripe

Bookings that work while you sleep

Let customers book you online — without back-and-forth messages.

  • Online booking pages you can share
  • Collect deposits at booking
  • Automated email & SMS reminders
  • Google Calendar sync

Less no-shows. Less admin. More paid work.

Book an Appointment

Service

Boiler Service

Date

Friday, 24 January 2026

Time

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Deposit required£25.00

Get a Free Quote

Sarah Mitchell
Kitchen Renovation
Looking to renovate my kitchen...

Lead capture that actually converts

Stop losing leads to messy inboxes or spreadsheets.

  • Drag-and-drop form builder
  • 20+ industry-specific templates
  • Auto-create contacts in your CRM
  • Trigger workflows automatically

Every enquiry flows straight into your business — organised and actionable.

AI that actually helps your business grow

Most tools stop at admin. Cadobook goes further with daily AI-powered insights.

  • Daily personalized recommendations
  • Pricing optimization suggestions
  • Quote conversion insights
  • Revenue growth opportunities

It's like having a business coach built into your dashboard.

Today's Insights

Quote acceptance up 12%

Your faster response times are paying off. Keep it up!

Pricing opportunity

Your bathroom jobs are priced 15% below market average. Consider increasing rates.

Follow-up reminder

3 quotes from last week haven't been viewed. Send a gentle nudge?

Workflow: Quote Accepted

When quote is accepted

Create invoice automatically

Create job in calendar

Send confirmation email

Automations that save hours every week

Set it up once. Let Cadobook handle the rest.

  • Auto-follow up on unanswered quotes
  • Auto-send invoice reminders
  • Auto-create jobs from accepted quotes
  • Auto-request reviews after payment

Powerful workflows — without complexity.

A customer portal they'll actually use

Give your customers a professional, self-service experience.

  • Passwordless login (email code)
  • View and accept quotes instantly
  • Pay invoices online
  • Message you directly
  • Access full job history

Professional. Simple. No app download required.

Customer Portal

Welcome back, Sarah

Kitchen Renovation Quote

Sent 2 days ago

Pending

Bathroom Repair Invoice

Due in 5 days

Pay Now

Boiler Service

Completed Dec 2025

Paid

Cadobook vs Housecall Pro

See how Cadobook compares feature by feature

Start for free

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CadobookFree forever with unlimited quotes, invoices & customers. Upgrade only when you need AI features.
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Housecall Pro14-day trial, then $59-$299/month. Transaction fees on payments.

Quotes & invoices

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CadobookAI generates quotes from natural language. Auto-convert to invoice. Stripe payments, zero platform cut.
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Housecall ProManual estimates with templates. One-click convert available. Payment processing fees apply.

Natural language quote creation

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CadobookSay 'emergency callout £85 plus drain unblock £150' and get a branded quote in 3 seconds.
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Housecall ProNot available. Traditional form-based quote creation only.

AI-timed payment reminders

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CadobookAI picks the optimal time to nudge - when customers are most likely to pay.
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Housecall ProAutomated invoice reminders on schedules you set.

AI business insights

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CadobookWake up to insights like 'Bathroom jobs have 40% higher margins - here's how to get more.'
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Housecall ProStandard reports and dashboards. Marketing features, but no AI business coaching.

Online booking

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Cadobook24/7 booking with deposit collection, SMS reminders, and automatic calendar sync.
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Housecall ProOnline booking and scheduling included.

Custom lead forms

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CadobookBuild custom forms in minutes. 20+ templates for plumbers, electricians, cleaners & more. Auto-CRM sync.
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Housecall ProLead capture through booking requests. No dedicated form builder.

Customer portal

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CadobookCustomers login with email code (no passwords). View history, accept quotes, pay bills, send messages.
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Housecall ProCustomer portal/app for estimates, jobs, and payments.

Core focus

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CadobookAI-first platform that automates your admin and grows your revenue.
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Housecall ProBroad FSM platform with marketing add-ons at extra cost.

Frequently asked questions

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