The Pool Stack

EZ Pool Biller vs. Skimmer Cost & Feature Comparison

This review evaluates EZ Pool Biller and Skimmer 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

Skimmer

4.7

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Starting Price: $49/month

Per Location Pricing

Key Features

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

Includes

  • Trial
  • Demo

Price Breakdown

Both EZ Pool Biller and Skimmer bill per location.

Skimmer Pricing

Skimmer charges per location. Getting Started includes 49 locations, plus $1 for each additional location, and covers up to 49 locations, Scaling Up includes 49 locations, plus $2 for each additional location, and covers up to 1,000 locations, and Enterprise (over 1,000) has custom pricing.

Starting Price

$49/month

+$1 per location

Additional Tiers/Plans

  • Scaling Up: $98/month · +$2 per location
  • Enterprise: Custom · For 1,001+ pools

What Would Each Cost Your Company?

Both bill per location. Pick the company closest to yours to see what each would cost as you grow.

For a growing company, EZ Pool Biller costs $670/month less than Skimmer (74% less), about $8,040 a year.

Monthly cost as your company growsEZ Pool BillerSkimmer
CompanyEZ Pool BillerSkimmer
Starter1 tech · 30 pools$35 (lower cost)Base Price$49Getting Started
Solo1 tech · 75 pools$42.50 (lower cost)Base Price$150Scaling Up
Small team3 techs · 200 pools$105 (lower cost)Base Price$400Scaling Up
Growing6 techs · 450 pools$230 (lower cost)Base Price$900Scaling Up
Established12 techs · 900 pools$455 (lower cost)Base Price$1,800Scaling Up

How we priced a growing company

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

Skimmer: Scaling Up plan, $98 base + 401 more locations × $2

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 BillerSkimmer
Route Management & Scheduling5 of 62 of 6
Drag-and-Drop SchedulingIncludedUpgrade needed
Efficient Route OptimizationIncludedUpgrade needed
Live GPS TrackingIncludedNot included
Technician Activity ReportingIncludedIncluded
Re-routing FlexibilityIncludedIncluded
Fleet Management (speeding, etc)Not includedNot included
Billing & Payments8 of 97 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 & EstimatesIncludedUpgrade needed
Consumer FinancingNot includedUpgrade needed
Late Fee RemindersIncludedIncluded
Surcharge OptionsIncludedIncluded
Business Intelligence & Admin7 of 95 of 9
Route Profit TrackingIncludedUpgrade needed
Manage Multiple Bodies of WaterNot includedIncluded
Create, Manage, & Store ContractsIncludedNot included
Inventory TrackingIncludedIncluded
Labor Cost TrackingIncludedIncluded
Equipment TrackingIncludedIncluded
Technician ScorecardsIncludedNot included
Barcode ScanningNot includedNot included
Service History ReportingIncludedIncluded
Customer Experience5 of 74 of 7
Digital Door-HangersIncludedIncluded
Customer PortalIncludedIncluded
SMS NotificationsIncludedAdd-on
Mass Broadcast CommunicationsIncludedUpgrade needed
Detailed Reporting for Each StopIncludedIncluded
Branded ReportingNot includedUpgrade needed
Allow Customer FeedbackNot includedIncluded
Field Operations8 of 87 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)IncludedUpgrade needed
Water Chemistry & Chemicals4 of 63 of 6
LSI Calculator (Saturation Index)IncludedUpgrade needed
Chemical Dosing RecommendationsNot includedUpgrade needed
Chemical Dosing CostsIncludedIncluded
Historical Chemistry LogsIncludedIncluded
Custom Chemical & Chemistry RangesNot includedNot included
Customer Chemical Dosage ReportingIncludedIncluded
AI & Automation0 of 70 of 7
AI Phone AssistantNot includedUpgrade needed
AI ChatbotNot includedNot included
Predictive Route ManagementNot includedNot included
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 BillerSkimmer
HeritageNot includedIncluded
LaMotteNot includedIncluded
OrendaNot includedIncluded
QuickBooksIncludedIncluded
StripeIncludedIncluded
SunbitNot includedIncluded
ZapierNot includedIncluded
Support & TrainingEZ Pool BillerSkimmer
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 includedIncluded
Knowledge BaseIncludedNot included
Platform Training
DemoNot includedIncluded
In PersonNot includedNot included
Live Online TrainingNot includedIncluded
WebinarsNot includedIncluded
TutorialsIncludedIncluded
VideosNot includedIncluded

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 route management and field operations, where EZ Pool Biller stands out.

Who Uses Skimmer?

Best for: Field Tech Experience

  • Teams of any size, from owner-operators to crews of 10+ techs.
  • Routes from small to large, scaling past 500 pools.
  • Owners who care most about AI & automation and customer experience, where Skimmer stands out.