The Pool Stack

EZ Pool Biller vs. Pool Runs Cost & Feature Comparison

This review evaluates EZ Pool Biller and Pool Runs across core database metrics, including route optimization logic, chemistry/LSI tracking parameters, billing models, and field application stability.

EZ Pool Biller

4.3

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Starting Price: $35/month

Per Location Pricing

Key Features

  • Route Optimization
  • ACH & CC Autopay
  • QuickBooks Sync
  • Offline Field Mode
  • Digital Door Hangers
  • LSI Calculator

Includes

  • Trial
  • Demo

Pool Runs

4.4

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Starting Price: $45/month

Per Property Pricing

Key Features

  • Route Optimization
  • ACH & CC Autopay
  • QuickBooks Sync
  • Offline Field Mode
  • Digital Door Hangers
  • LSI Calculator

Includes

  • Trial
  • Demo

Price Breakdown

EZ Pool Biller bills you per location and Pool Runs bills you per property.

What Would Each Cost Your Company?

Starting prices don’t compare well when tools bill by different units. Pick the company closest to yours to see what each would cost as you grow.

For a growing company, EZ Pool Biller is about $230/month and Pool Runs needs a custom quote.

Monthly cost as your company growsEZ Pool BillerPool Runs
CompanyEZ Pool BillerPool Runs
Starter1 tech · 30 pools$35 (lower cost)Base Price$45Core
Solo1 tech · 75 pools$42.50 (lower cost)Base Price$88.75Core
Small team3 techs · 200 pools$105 (lower cost)Base Price$307.50Core
Growing6 techs · 450 pools$230Base PriceCustom quote
Established12 techs · 900 pools$455Base PriceCustom quote

How we priced a growing company

EZ Pool Biller: Base Price plan, $35 base + 390 more locations × $0.50

Pool Runs: No public plan fits this size

Estimates from public pricing, monthly billing, before add-ons · Verified Oct 2026

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Feature Comparison

To evaluate how these platforms perform during daily field operations, we audited both systems against a standardized matrix of core industry requirements. The following breakdown isolates the primary must-have features required to manage a scalable pool route, mapping out how each platform structures its database logic for scheduling, billing infrastructure, field accountability, and water chemistry logging.

  • Included
  • Add-on
  • Not included
  • Upgrade needed
FeatureEZ Pool BillerPool Runs
Route Management & Scheduling5 of 65 of 6
Drag-and-Drop SchedulingIncludedIncluded
Efficient Route OptimizationIncludedIncluded
Live GPS TrackingIncludedIncluded
Technician Activity ReportingIncludedIncluded
Re-routing FlexibilityIncludedIncluded
Fleet Management (speeding, etc)Not includedNot included
Billing & Payments8 of 96 of 9
Flexible Billing Options (by week, month, stop)IncludedIncluded
Bulk InvoicingIncludedIncluded
Mobile Payments (Apple Pay & Google Pay)IncludedIncluded
ACH & Credit Card PaymentsIncludedIncluded
Accounting Sync with QuickBooksIncludedIncluded
Manage Quotes & EstimatesIncludedIncluded
Consumer FinancingNot includedNot included
Late Fee RemindersIncludedNot included
Surcharge OptionsIncludedNot included
Business Intelligence & Admin7 of 95 of 9
Route Profit TrackingIncludedIncluded
Manage Multiple Bodies of WaterNot includedNot included
Create, Manage, & Store ContractsIncludedIncluded
Inventory TrackingIncludedIncluded
Labor Cost TrackingIncludedNot included
Equipment TrackingIncludedIncluded
Technician ScorecardsIncludedNot included
Barcode ScanningNot includedNot included
Service History ReportingIncludedIncluded
Customer Experience5 of 73 of 7
Digital Door-HangersIncludedIncluded
Customer PortalIncludedIncluded
SMS NotificationsIncludedAdd-on
Mass Broadcast CommunicationsIncludedAdd-on
Detailed Reporting for Each StopIncludedIncluded
Branded ReportingNot includedNot included
Allow Customer FeedbackNot includedNot included
Field Operations8 of 88 of 8
App works offlineIncludedIncluded
Technician ChecklistsIncludedIncluded
Stored Customer Information (gate numbers, dog reminders, etc)IncludedIncluded
Customer Equipment Information (equipment SKUs, etc)IncludedIncluded
Work Order ManagementIncludedIncluded
Photo / Notes LoggingIncludedIncluded
Standardized Job TemplatesIncludedIncluded
Specialty Task Scheduling (clean salt cell, filter clean)IncludedIncluded
Water Chemistry & Chemicals4 of 65 of 6
LSI Calculator (Saturation Index)IncludedIncluded
Chemical Dosing RecommendationsNot includedIncluded
Chemical Dosing CostsIncludedIncluded
Historical Chemistry LogsIncludedIncluded
Custom Chemical & Chemistry RangesNot includedNot included
Customer Chemical Dosage ReportingIncludedIncluded
AI & Automation0 of 71 of 7
AI Phone AssistantNot includedAdd-on
AI ChatbotNot includedAdd-on
Predictive Route ManagementNot includedIncluded
Automated Collections & BillingsNot includedNot included
Automated Chemistry & Chemical RecommendationsNot includedNot included
Automated Anomaly Detection (identify water problems before they occur)Not includedNot included
Automated Lead EngagementsNot includedAdd-on

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Integrations & Support

IntegrationsEZ Pool BillerPool Runs
QuickBooksIncludedIncluded
StripeIncludedIncluded
Support & TrainingEZ Pool BillerPool Runs
Available Devices & Apps
iOS AppIncludedIncluded
Android AppIncludedIncluded
Web BrowserIncludedIncluded
Offline ModeIncludedIncluded
Customer Support
Live ChatNot includedNot included
Phone SupportIncludedIncluded
24/7 SupportNot includedIncluded
EmailIncludedIncluded
Dedicated Account ManagerNot includedNot included
Knowledge BaseIncludedNot included
Platform Training
DemoNot includedIncluded
In PersonNot includedNot included
Live Online TrainingNot includedNot included
WebinarsNot includedNot included
TutorialsIncludedNot included
VideosNot includedNot included

Which Platform is Better for Your Business

Who Uses EZ Pool Biller?

Best for: Field Tech Experience

  • Teams of any size, from owner-operators to crews of 10+ techs.
  • Routes of any size, from a handful of pools to 500+.
  • Owners who care most about billing & payments and business intelligence, where EZ Pool Biller stands out.

Who Uses Pool Runs?

Best for: Field Tech Experience

  • Small to medium-sized teams with fewer than 10 techs.
  • Small to mid-sized routes, up to 500 pools.
  • Owners who care most about AI & automation and water chemistry, where Pool Runs stands out.