Pool Runs
4.4
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
Pool Runs vs. Pool Service Software Cost & Feature Comparison
This review evaluates Pool Runs and Pool Service Software across core database metrics, including route optimization logic, chemistry/LSI tracking parameters, billing models, and field application stability.
Pool Service Software
4.2
Starting Price: Free Plan
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
Both Pool Runs and Pool Service Software bill per property.
Pool Runs Pricing
Pool Runs charges per property. Core includes 50 properties, plus $1.75 for each additional property, and covers up to 200 properties.
Starting Price
$45/month
+$1.75 per property
Pool Service Software Pricing
Pool Service Software charges per property. Free Plan covers up to 10 properties, Dive In covers 11 to 50 properties, Ripple Effect covers 51 to 100 properties, and Wave Maker includes 101 properties, plus $0.95 for each additional property, and covers 101+ properties.
Starting Price
Free Plan
Up to 10 properties
Additional Tiers/Plans
- Dive In: $49.99/month · 11 - 50 properties
- Ripple Effect: $99/month · 51 - 100 properties
- Wave Maker: $95.95/month · +$0.95 per property
What Would Each Cost Your Company?
Both bill per property. Pick the company closest to yours to see what each would cost as you grow.
For a growing company, Pool Service Software is about $427.50/month and Pool Runs needs a custom quote.
| Company | Pool Runs |  Pool Service Software | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter1 tech · 30 pools | $45 (lower cost)Core | $49.99Dive In | $4.99 |
| Solo1 tech · 75 pools | $88.75 (lower cost)Core | $99Ripple Effect | $10.25 |
| Small team3 techs · 200 pools | $307.50Core | $190 (lower cost)Wave Maker | $117.50 |
| Growing6 techs · 450 pools | Custom quote | $427.50Wave Maker | — |
| Established12 techs · 900 pools | Custom quote | $855Wave Maker | — |
How we priced a growing company
Pool Runs: No public plan fits this size
Pool Service Software: Wave Maker plan, $95.95 base + 349 more properties × $0.95
Estimates from public pricing, monthly billing, before add-ons · Verified Oct 2026
Something out of date? Verify this information
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
| Feature | Pool Runs | Pool Service Software |
|---|---|---|
| Route Management & Scheduling | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Drag-and-Drop Scheduling | Included | Included |
| Efficient Route Optimization | Included | Included |
| Live GPS Tracking | Included | Included |
| Technician Activity Reporting | Included | Included |
| Re-routing Flexibility | Included | Included |
| Fleet Management (speeding, etc) | Not included | Not included |
| Billing & Payments | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Flexible Billing Options (by week, month, stop) | Included | Included |
| Bulk Invoicing | Included | Included |
| Mobile Payments (Apple Pay & Google Pay) | Included | Included |
| ACH & Credit Card Payments | Included | Included |
| Accounting Sync with QuickBooks | Included | Included |
| Manage Quotes & Estimates | Included | Included |
| Consumer Financing | Not included | Not included |
| Late Fee Reminders | Not included | Included |
| Surcharge Options | Not included | Not included |
| Business Intelligence & Admin | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Route Profit Tracking | Included | Included |
| Manage Multiple Bodies of Water | Not included | Not included |
| Create, Manage, & Store Contracts | Included | Not included |
| Inventory Tracking | Included | Included |
| Labor Cost Tracking | Not included | Included |
| Equipment Tracking | Included | Included |
| Technician Scorecards | Not included | Not included |
| Barcode Scanning | Not included | Not included |
| Service History Reporting | Included | Included |
| Customer Experience | 3 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Digital Door-Hangers | Included | Included |
| Customer Portal | Included | Included |
| SMS Notifications | Add-on | Included |
| Mass Broadcast Communications | Add-on | Included |
| Detailed Reporting for Each Stop | Included | Included |
| Branded Reporting | Not included | Included |
| Allow Customer Feedback | Not included | Not included |
| Field Operations | 8 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| App works offline | Included | Included |
| Technician Checklists | Included | Included |
| Stored Customer Information (gate numbers, dog reminders, etc) | Included | Not included |
| Customer Equipment Information (equipment SKUs, etc) | Included | Included |
| Work Order Management | Included | Included |
| Photo / Notes Logging | Included | Included |
| Standardized Job Templates | Included | Included |
| Specialty Task Scheduling (clean salt cell, filter clean) | Included | Included |
| Water Chemistry & Chemicals | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| LSI Calculator (Saturation Index) | Included | Included |
| Chemical Dosing Recommendations | Included | Included |
| Chemical Dosing Costs | Included | Included |
| Historical Chemistry Logs | Included | Included |
| Custom Chemical & Chemistry Ranges | Not included | Not included |
| Customer Chemical Dosage Reporting | Included | Included |
| AI & Automation | 1 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| AI Phone Assistant | Add-on | Not included |
| AI Chatbot | Add-on | Not included |
| Predictive Route Management | Included | Not included |
| Automated Collections & Billings | Not included | Not included |
| Automated Chemistry & Chemical Recommendations | Not included | Not included |
| Automated Anomaly Detection (identify water problems before they occur) | Not included | Not included |
| Automated Lead Engagements | Add-on | Not included |
Something out of date? Verify this information
Integrations & Support
| Integrations | Pool Runs | Pool Service Software |
|---|---|---|
 LaMotte | Not included | Included |
 Orenda | Not included | Included |
 QuickBooks | Included | Included |
 Stripe | Included | Included |
| Support & Training | Pool Runs | Pool Service Software |
|---|---|---|
| Available Devices & Apps | ||
| iOS App | Included | Included |
| Android App | Included | Included |
| Web Browser | Included | Included |
| Offline Mode | Included | Included |
| Customer Support | ||
| Live Chat | Not included | Included |
| Phone Support | Included | Not included |
| 24/7 Support | Included | Not included |
| Included | Included | |
| Dedicated Account Manager | Not included | Not included |
| Knowledge Base | Not included | Not included |
| Platform Training | ||
| Demo | Included | Not included |
| In Person | Not included | Not included |
| Live Online Training | Not included | Included |
| Webinars | Not included | Not included |
| Tutorials | Not included | Not included |
| Videos | Not included | Included |
Which Platform is Better for Your Business
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 field operations, where Pool Runs stands out.
Who Uses Pool Service Software?
Best for: Solo Operators
- Small to medium-sized teams with fewer than 10 techs.
- From a handful of pools up to mid-sized routes of 500.
- Owners who care most about billing & payments and customer experience, where Pool Service Software stands out.
