Workhand vs Workiz

Workiz is built for high-volume dispatch businesses, HVAC, plumbing, locksmiths, garage doors. It plugs into Google Local Services, runs a real dispatch grid, and has a built-in mini call center. Workhand is built for project-based crews who run jobs over days and weeks, not 60-minute service calls. Here is the honest side-by-side.

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Different shape of work
Workhand $89/mo flat, project-first vs Workiz dispatch-first with marketing integrations.
+ flat pricing instead of tier-with-add-ons that climbs as you grow

Quick verdict

Pick Workhand if you…

$0 / $35 / $89 flat per month, no per-user fees
  • Run project-based work measured in days or weeks, not service calls
  • Do pool builds, fence installs, remodels, landscape installs, decks, roofs
  • Need daily logs with photos so customers see progress mid-build
  • Want per-job crew chat with photo attachments
  • Send selection sheets for paint, tile, fixtures, finishes
  • Are not running Google Local Services Ads at scale
  • Want flat published pricing and no annual contract

Pick Workiz if you…

Tiered pricing; last reviewed May 2026, verify on workiz.com
  • Run HVAC, plumbing, locksmith, garage door, or appliance repair
  • Dispatch 8+ short service calls a day across multiple trucks
  • Have a dispatcher or CSR taking phone calls all day
  • Run Google Local Services Ads as a primary lead source
  • Need call recording and IVR
  • Want a marketplace of HVAC and plumbing supplier integrations
  • Bill the customer in 60 minutes and move to the next call

Feature-by-feature

Last reviewed May 2026. Verify current rates on workiz.com/pricing before deciding. The reference figures below come from Workiz's published pricing and public review sites at time of writing.

Feature Workhand Workiz
Pricing & commitment
Published pricing on the website $0 / $35 / $89Right on the homepage Per-user tiered; verify current rates
Entry tier Free1 user, 1 active job Paid onlyNo free plan; Starter tier reportedly around $225/mo
Small-crew tier (~5 users) $35/mo flat (Pro)Up to 5 users Tier-dependentReportedly around $295/mo for Team-equivalent
Per-user fees over included seats No YesEach tier has user caps with add-on seats
Free plan ×
Free trial 14 days, no card Typically 7 days
Annual contract required × ×Annual discount available
Dispatch & routing (Workiz's home turf)
Drag-and-drop dispatch board ×Calendar view, not grid Best-in-class for short calls
Real-time tech location on map ×
Route optimization ×
Call tracking + recording × Native IVR + recording
Google Local Services Ads integration × Native LSA bidirectional integration
GPS-stamped check-in / check-out Time-stamped
Project-based field operations (Workhand's home turf)
Daily logs with photos Customer-facing optional Job notes only
Per-job team chat with photos WhatsApp-style, role-scoped Internal messaging
Photo annotations ×
Punch list ×
Customer selection sheets Paint, finishes, tile, fixtures ×
Customer-facing job portal Day-by-day progress visibility Job updates
Customizable job tabs per job type Job templates
Estimates & invoices
Estimates with e-signature
Multi-language estimates (en/es/pt) ×
AI line-item suggestions Trained on your past jobs Templates
Good-better-best estimate options Manual
Online invoice payments Stripe Connect, keep 100% Workiz Pay
Consumer financing offers × Built-in financing partners
Recurring invoices
Sales & customer-facing
Public profile page (lead capture) workhand.app/c/your-name ×
Sales pipeline / CRM
Customer review automation Google funnel
Automated SMS reminders Push only
Subs & team
Subcontractor invitations + insurance tracking ×Built around W-2 techs
1099 export ×
Accounting
QuickBooks Online sync Built into Team plan
Job costing + profit per job
Mileage tracking + IRS write-offs ×
Onboarding & support
Self-serve sign-up 90 seconds, no card
Phone support Email-only Higher tiers
Mobile app (iOS + Android) Mobile-first build
Founder reachable Andrew, Tampa Bay ×

The pricing math (5-person crew)

Workiz uses tiered pricing that changes periodically. The reference numbers below come from Workiz's published pricing and public review sites as last reviewed May 2026. Verify on workiz.com/pricing before deciding.

Workhand Team

$89/month flat, includes everything below
Per month, all-in $89
5 users Included
QuickBooks sync Included
Customer portal Included
Setup fee $0
Year-1 total $1,068

Workiz (Team-equivalent, 5 seats)

Per-user tiered; last reviewed May 2026, verify on workiz.com
Per month ~$295
5 users Tier-dependent
QuickBooks sync Included
Dispatch grid + routing Included (Workiz's core)
Setup fee $0
Year-1 total (estimate) ~$3,540

Workhand is roughly 3x cheaper at a 5-person crew. The honest tradeoff: you give up dispatch boards, route optimization, and Google Local Services integration. If you dispatch 10+ service calls a day, that delta is worth paying. For project-based crews, those features are dead weight.

How to switch from Workiz to Workhand

Be honest first. If you run an HVAC or plumbing dispatch operation, do not switch. If your work has shifted toward longer project-based jobs (installs, remodels, builds), the move makes sense.

  1. Audit what you actually use. Open Workiz and check the dispatch board and call-tracking screens. If you have not opened them in 30 days, switching is low-risk.
  2. Export your data. From Workiz, export customers, jobs, and invoice history to CSV. Workiz supports this directly.
  3. Document any LSA integration setup. If you have Google Local Services or Yelp lead routing configured, screenshot the rules so you can rebuild any external pieces.
  4. Create your Workhand company. Download the app, sign up in 90 seconds.
  5. Import customers and active jobs. Email the CSVs to [email protected]. We handle the import on Pro and Team plans.
  6. Set up your public profile. Claim your slug at workhand.app/c/your-name. Workiz does not have a profile page, so this is a net-new lead source.
  7. Invite your crew. Send them the app link. Switch one job over end-to-end before committing.
  8. Cancel Workiz at your next billing period. If you are on annual, ride it out and switch fully on month one of the new period.

Common questions

Is Workhand a real alternative to Workiz?

If you run an HVAC or plumbing service business doing 8-20 calls a day with a dispatcher and Google Local Services Ads, Workiz is purpose-built for that flow and Workhand is not trying to compete there. See our ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro comparisons for service-dispatch alternatives. If you run project-based work that lasts days or weeks (pool builds, fence installs, remodels, landscape installs), Workiz is overkill for what you do. Workhand fits that work better at a flat price.

How much does Workiz cost?

Workiz publishes tiered pricing that has historically run around $225/mo for the Starter tier, up past $300/mo for higher tiers, with included-user limits and add-ons. Last reviewed May 2026, verify current rates on workiz.com/pricing. Workhand is flat: $0 Free, $35/mo Pro for up to 5 users, $89/mo Team for up to 15 users, no per-user fees.

Can I migrate from Workiz?

Yes. Workiz supports CSV exports of customers, jobs, and invoices. We help with first-time migrations on Pro and Team plans. Email [email protected]. Workiz-specific automations (call recording, IVR, Google Local Services integration) do not transfer; you are picking a simpler, project-oriented product.

What does Workiz have that Workhand does not?

Drag-and-drop dispatch boards, route optimization across many short calls, native call tracking and IVR, deep integration with Google Local Services Ads and Yelp lead sources, and a built-in mini call center for high-volume service-call businesses. If your daily reality is dispatching 15 trucks across a metro, you need Workiz, not Workhand.

Why pick Workhand for a project-based crew?

Project-based work plays out over days or weeks per job, not 60-minute service calls. You need daily logs with photos, crew chat per job, customer-facing portals that show progress, punch lists, and selection sheets. Workhand is built for that. Workiz is built for the opposite shape of work. Built by a PM at a pool building company who needed this exact tool and could not find it.

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