# Pool Service Software Pricing Compared

How Skimmer, Pool Brain, Paythepoolman, Pool Office Manager, and Jobber bill, with worked examples and March 2026 source dates.

- Canonical: https://www.poolprostack.com/guides/pool-service-software-pricing-compared
- Category: pricing
- Updated: Mar 1, 2026
- Author: PoolProStack editorial team

Per-pool, per-tech, and per-user fees do not scale the same way. The cheap option at 50 pools is often the expensive one at 200.

> **Verified fact:** Figures below are from vendor and third-party pages checked **March 2026**. Confirm before you buy.

## How each vendor meters you

| Software | Model | Grows with |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Skimmer](/vendors/skimmer) | Base + per pool/location | Route size |
| [Pool Brain](/vendors/pool-brain) | Per tech + admin fee | Headcount |
| [Paythepoolman](/vendors/paythepoolman) | Base + per tech | Headcount |
| [Pool Office Manager](/vendors/pool-office-manager) | Per user | Seats (office and field) |
| [Jobber](/vendors/jobber) | Flat team tiers | Team-size bucket |

| Software | Entry subscription | Variable fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skimmer Getting Started | $49/mo (49 pools in) | $1/pool after 49 |
| Skimmer Scaling Up | $98/mo (49 pools in) | $2/pool after 49 |
| Pool Brain | $10/mo admin (unlimited admins) | $55/tech/mo |
| Paythepoolman | $50/mo | $15/extra tech |
| Pool Office Manager | $125/mo (first user) | $25/extra user |
| Jobber Core | $39/mo (1 user) | Higher tiers for teams |

Add-ons that move the bill: POM QuickBooks Online +$25/mo; Paythepoolman Pool Junction +$25/mo; Jobber AI Receptionist ~$99/mo; Jobber Marketing Suite ~$79/mo.

## Three route sizes (subscription only)

**Solo, 80 pools**

| Software | Est. monthly |
| --- | --- |
| Paythepoolman (1 tech) | ~$65 |
| Skimmer Getting Started | ~$80 ($49 + 31×$1) |
| Skimmer Scaling Up | ~$160 ($98 + 31×$2) |
| Pool Brain (1 tech) | ~$65 |
| Jobber Core | ~$39 |
| Pool Office Manager (1 user) | ~$125 |

**3 techs, 200 pools**

| Software | Est. monthly |
| --- | --- |
| Paythepoolman | ~$95 ($50 + 2×$15) |
| Skimmer Scaling Up | ~$400 ($98 + 151×$2) |
| Pool Brain | ~$175 ($10 + 3×$55) |
| Jobber Connect Teams | ~$169 (up to 5 users) |
| Pool Office Manager (3 users) | ~$175 (+$25 QBO = $200) |

**5 techs, 600 pools**

| Software | Est. monthly |
| --- | --- |
| Paythepoolman | ~$125 ($50 + 4×$15) |
| Skimmer Scaling Up | ~$1,298 ($98 + 551×$2)* |
| Pool Brain | ~$285 ($10 + 5×$55) |
| Jobber Grow Teams | ~$349 (up to 10 users) |
| Pool Office Manager (5 users) | ~$225 (+$25 QBO = $250) |

\*Skimmer may quote Enterprise at this size. Ask.

> **Editorial judgment:** High pools per tech favors per-tech tools. High techs per pool favors per-pool tools. [Tradesman Times (2026)](https://www.tradesmantimes.com/2026-06-25-pool-service-software-skimmer-poolbrain-ernie/) notes Skimmer charges the location fee even if you visit weekly or monthly.

Ask vendors about card processing (often 2.9% + $0.30), POM's $500 activation (sometimes waived), SMS overages, annual-prepay discounts (Jobber cites roughly 20–35%), and whether per-pool billing pauses in winter. POM can deactivate users; per-pool meters usually cannot.

Next: [Skimmer vs Pool Brain](/compare/skimmer-vs-pool-brain) if those two are the shortlist, [Poolside vs Skimmer](/compare/poolside-vs-skimmer) for technician-and-customer-cap versus location, the [small-team guide](/guides/best-pool-service-software-for-small-team) for 2–5 technicians at about 50–150 locations (2026-09-04 units), or the [directory](/directory) for full profiles. [Methodology](/methodology) explains how dates get stamped.

## Related vendor profiles

- [skimmer](https://www.poolprostack.com/vendors/skimmer)
- [pool-brain](https://www.poolprostack.com/vendors/pool-brain)
- [paythepoolman](https://www.poolprostack.com/vendors/paythepoolman)
- [pool-office-manager](https://www.poolprostack.com/vendors/pool-office-manager)
- [jobber](https://www.poolprostack.com/vendors/jobber)

## Sources

- [Skimmer pricing](https://www.getskimmer.com/pricing)
- [Software Finder Pool Brain](https://softwarefinder.com/field-service/pool-brain)
- [Paythepoolman official site](https://www.paythepoolman.com/)
- [Pool Office Manager pricing](https://poolofficemanager.com/pricing)
- [Software Advice Jobber](https://www.softwareadvice.com/field-service/jobber-profile/)
- [Tradesman Times pool software cost comparison](https://www.tradesmantimes.com/2026-06-25-pool-service-software-skimmer-poolbrain-ernie/)