Pool service is weekly route work: the same pools on the same day, with chemical readings, photos and a service report at each one. Pool-specific software handles readings, dosing and billing, and most now include route optimization. A general route planner makes sense when those are covered elsewhere.
The same pools on the same day every week.
Record readings and work out doses at the pool.
Photos and notes sent to the customer after each visit.
Even days across technicians as pools are added.
Monthly invoices per pool.
Add technicians in summer without a big jump in cost.
Five tools for pool service, in the order we'd suggest them.
Best for
Pool companies of most sizes
Built for pool service, priced per pool with unlimited technicians, with a dosing calculator, service reports and invoicing. Route optimization is on its Scaling Up plan.
Pricing: $1 per pool a month (from $49); route optimization on Scaling Up at $2 per pool (from $98)
Best for
Pool companies that want everything on one plan
All features on one plan at $65 per technician a month, with one-click route optimization, automatic chemical dosing and use tracking, and automatic invoicing. A 30-day trial.
Pricing: $65 per technician a month; unlimited office users
Best for
Pool companies that already handle readings and billing elsewhere
Weekly visits on a fixed cycle with each pool's last visit tracked; you choose the day. Optimized routes, proof of service with photos and notes, and unlimited technicians. No chemical readings, dosing or invoicing.
Pricing: Monthly plans by stops, from $150 a month billed annually ($187 monthly); unlimited drivers and users on every plan
See Routes & Maps plansBest for
Pool businesses that also do pest or lawn work
Lists pool service with pest control and lawn care, with scheduling, invoicing and route optimization that can include recurring jobs.
Pricing: From $49 a month for one route (Basic); full routing on Pro and up
Best for
Teams that want the software to choose service days
Weekly Planning (Pro plan) picks the day for each visit up to five weeks ahead. Priced per driver.
Pricing: From $35.10 per driver a month billed annually (Lite); proof of delivery and Weekly Planning on Pro ($44.10)
Routes & Maps vs OptimoRoute| Tool | Pricing model | Recurring visits | Invoicing | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skimmer | Per serviced pool | Recurring work orders | Yes | First month free (Scaling Up) |
| Pool Brain | Per technician | Jobs created on any schedule | Yes | 30 days |
| Routes & Maps | Flat monthly plan by stops | Any cycle; you pick the day | No | 7 days |
| GorillaDesk | Per route | Optimizes recurring jobs | Yes | 14 days |
| OptimoRoute | Per driver | Picks the day, up to 5 weeks ahead (Pro) | Not on its pricing page | 30 days |
If you want readings, dosing and billing in the same app, Skimmer or Pool Brain covers that. If they are handled elsewhere, a route planner is simpler.
Per-technician and per-user prices rise with every person you add. Plans priced by stops, like Routes & Maps, don't change when you add technicians, including seasonal ones. Compare both at your real monthly visit count.
Ask whether you can set a visit cycle once, such as every 4 weeks, and have it stay right, and whether you can see when each customer was last visited.
Use the free trial with your own addresses, time windows and technicians. Compare drive time and how long planning takes each morning.
For most pool companies, pool-specific software such as Skimmer or Pool Brain is the better fit, because it handles readings, dosing and billing too. A general route planner like Routes & Maps suits companies that already have those covered.
Skimmer starts at $1 per pool a month (from $49), with route optimization on Scaling Up at $2 per pool. Pool Brain is $65 per technician a month. Routes & Maps is a monthly plan by stops with unlimited technicians. Small team? We price by stops, not drivers. If our standard plans are more than you need, talk to sales about a Custom plan sized to your monthly stops.
Yes. In Routes & Maps, set each pool to repeat weekly on its day once, with no limit on how far ahead.
No. Routes & Maps records photos, signatures, notes and stop outcomes, but not readings or doses.
Skimmer and Pool Brain send service reports. Routes & Maps provides proof-of-delivery reports as PDF or ZIP files on every plan.
Import your stops and plan an optimized route with your real addresses.
Competitor details checked October 2026 on each company's own website. Verify on their website before buying.
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