Top 10 Software Tools for Pest Control Companies in 2027
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Direct answer
FieldRoutes is the best software for a pest control company: it is built for pest control, with route optimization, a mobile app for techs and Growth and Corporate packages. PestPac is #2 for commercial and multi-unit work and GorillaDesk is #3 for published pricing and no contracts. Add QuickBooks Online Advanced for the books and Gusto Payroll for your crew.
Paying technicians and office staff, with a time clock built in
Pick by what you want
Best overall
FieldRoutes
Best for commercial work
PestPac
Best published price
GorillaDesk
Best offline tech app
Briostack
Best for large operators
ServiceTitan
Best to start on
Jobber
Best for payroll
Gusto Payroll
The ranking
1
FieldRoutes
Answrs VerdictThe pest-specific system built to scale with you.
Price: Not published (request pricing); the monthly subscription is based on the number of active customersPackages: Growth (ideal for small businesses) and Corporate (perfect for scaling)Field tools: Route optimization, mobile app for techs, automated communication and reminders, lead management, customer payment portalRevenue claim: Pest control customers who join see an average growth revenue of 21% within 12 months (illustrative; results vary)Trial: No free trial; a free demo is offered instead
FieldRoutes is a pest control system with route optimization, a mobile app for techs, automated communication and reminders, lead management and a customer payment portal. It comes in Growth (ideal for small businesses) and Corporate (perfect for scaling) packages, priced by number of active customers. FieldRoutes says pest control customers who join see an average growth revenue of 21% within 12 months, though results vary. There is no free trial, only a free demo.
Go ifSmall to mid-size pest control companies that want a pest-specific system with routing and a tech app
Skip ifYou want a published price or a free trial before talking to sales
Why #1 over #2: It is built for pest control and sized for small businesses, which ServiceTitan itself says it is better suited to than its own platform.
2
PestPac
Answrs VerdictA deep, modular platform for commercial-heavy pest companies.
Price: Not published; speak with a consultant for a package built around the modules you needGrowth claim: Pest control operators who choose PestPac grow 55% faster on average, per PestPacMobile app: PestPac Mobile covers residential and commercial accounts, including multi-unit support, with chemical trackingModules: Customer portal, custom reporting, customer communications, scheduling and route planning
PestPac covers customer portal, custom reporting, customer communications, scheduling and route planning as modules, and PestPac Mobile handles residential and commercial accounts, including multi-unit support, with chemical tracking. PestPac says operators who choose it grow 55% faster on average. Pricing comes from a consultant.
Go ifCommercial and multi-unit pest control operators that want modular tools and reporting
Skip ifYou run a small crew and want self-serve pricing
Why #2 over #3: Its mobile app handles multi-unit commercial accounts, while GorillaDesk is aimed at smaller crews.
3
GorillaDesk
Answrs VerdictThe easiest pest control software to price and try.
Price: Basic $49/mo (1 route), Pro $99/mo, Growth $149/mo; Basic is $539/year billed yearlyContract: No setup fees or contracts, completely free data migration, and unlimited trainingUsers: Unlimited admin users and unlimited mobile devices on every planGrowth plan: Basic routing (limited to 25 stops), material tracking and reporting, triggered automations
GorillaDesk publishes its prices: Basic $49/mo for 1 route, Pro $99/mo and Growth $149/mo, or $539/year for Basic. There are no setup fees or contracts, data migration is free and every plan has unlimited admin users and mobile devices. Growth adds basic routing (limited to 25 stops) and material tracking.
Go ifSmall pest companies that want published pricing and no contract
Skip ifYou need advanced routing for dozens of routes
Why #3 over #4: It is the only pest-specific tool here with a published price and no contract, while Briostack needs a demo first.
4
Briostack
Answrs VerdictBuilt by a pest company, with an offline tech app.
Price: Not published (request a demo)Customers: Trusted by 3,700+ pest control and lawn care companiesBrio Tech app: Works even without data connectivity; service history, work orders, turn-by-turn routes and chemical usage trackingVendor claims: 28% average customer revenue increase, 99% average uptime and 11% average collections improvementOrigin: Founded by the CEO of a pest control company
Briostack was founded by the CEO of a pest control company and is trusted by 3,700+ pest control and lawn care companies. Its Brio Tech app works even without data connectivity and covers service history, work orders, turn-by-turn routes and chemical usage tracking. Briostack reports a 28% average customer revenue increase and 99% average uptime. Pricing comes from a demo.
Go ifPest and lawn companies that want a tech app that works offline plus a public API
Skip ifYou want a published price before a demo
Why #4 over #5: Its tech app keeps working without a data connection, while ServiceTitan is built for larger groups.
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ServiceTitan
Answrs VerdictEnterprise pest software for established operators.
Price: Not published; per-technician pricing, request pricingBest fit: Multi-truck businesses through multi-branch and multi-brand portfolios; smaller pest businesses are typically a better fit for FieldRoutesRouting: Routes built around goals like stops per tech, skills and zones, with a preview before committing to the scheduleChemicals: Chemicals logged in the Field App with compliance fields and audit-ready chemical reports
ServiceTitan builds pest control software for established multi-truck and multi-branch operators, with routes built around stops per tech, skills and zones and chemicals logged in the Field App for audit-ready reports. Pricing is per technician on request. ServiceTitan says smaller pest businesses are typically a better fit for FieldRoutes.
Go ifEstablished multi-truck and multi-branch pest operators and PE-backed groups
Skip ifYou are a small owner-operator business with simpler needs
Why #5 over #6: It is stronger for enterprise groups, while Jobber is easier for a small crew.
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Jobber
Answrs VerdictThe easiest general-purpose option to start on.
Price: Core is $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment) for 1 user; add users for $29/mo each; free trialRecurring visits: Set up monthly or quarterly treatments once and Jobber books the visits automaticallyChemicals: Keeps a record of every chemical and pesticide you applyBilling: Send the invoice before you leave the property; overdue invoices get automatic reminders by email or text
Jobber Core is $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment) for 1 user, with a free trial, and extra users cost $29/mo each. You set up monthly or quarterly treatments once and Jobber books the visits, keeps a record of every chemical and pesticide you apply, and lets you send the invoice before you leave the property.
Go ifNew and small pest companies that want an easy, low-cost starting point
Skip ifYou need deep pest-specific compliance and commercial tools
Why #6 over #7: It is easier to start on than Housecall Pro for recurring treatments, though it has less pest-specific depth than FieldRoutes.
7
Housecall Pro
Answrs VerdictA broad home-service app with a low entry price.
Price: From $59/mo with a 14-day free trial; Basic includes 1 userEssentials: $149/mo with 5 users included; adds routes, employee GPS tracking, photo reports and QuickBooks Online syncBasic features: Online booking, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoicing, payments, price book, job costing and review managementPest page: Publishes a software page for pest control businesses
Housecall Pro starts at $59/mo with a 14-day free trial and 1 user included. Essentials is $149/mo with 5 users and adds routes, employee GPS tracking, photo reports and QuickBooks Online sync. Basic covers online booking, dispatch, estimates, invoicing, payments, job costing and reviews.
Go ifSmall crews that want booking, dispatch, invoicing and reviews in one mobile app
Skip ifYou need pest-specific service-plan and chemical reporting
Why #7 over #8: It bundles reviews and online booking into the app, while OptimoRoute only plans routes.
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OptimoRoute
Answrs VerdictA routing add-on priced per driver.
Price: Lite $35.10 per driver per month, Pro $44.10 per driver per month, billed annually; 30-day free trialPro capacity: Plan 1000 orders at once, with Live Tracking and AnalyticsDriver app: Mobile app for drivers with routes sent directly to the driverIndustries: Lists pest control among the industries it serves
OptimoRoute is a routing add-on at $35.10 per driver per month for Lite and $44.10 for Pro, billed annually, with a 30-day free trial. Pro plans 1000 orders at once with Live Tracking and Analytics, and routes go straight to the driver app.
Go ifPest companies that want to add stronger route planning to the system they already use
Skip ifYour pest software already optimizes routes
Why #8 over #9: It adds route planning to any system, which QuickBooks and Gusto never touch.
9
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Answrs VerdictThe books that sit behind your field software.
Price: Advanced is $340/mo with 25 usersLocations: Advanced tracks performance with unlimited classes, locations and custom KPIsSmaller tier: Plus is $140/mo list price with 5 users; tracks classes and locations (40) and can track and manage inventory
QuickBooks Online Advanced is $340/mo with 25 users. It tracks unlimited classes, locations and custom KPIs, so each branch can have its own books. The smaller Plus tier is $140/mo with 5 users and tracks classes and locations (40) plus inventory.
Go ifPest owners with several branches that want the books tracked by location
Skip ifYour field software already handles invoicing and you only need basic books
Why #9 over #10: It keeps the full books for each location, while Gusto Payroll only covers payroll.
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Gusto Payroll
Answrs VerdictPayroll plus a time clock for your crew.
Price: Not published on the vendor pagePayroll: Run regular or off-cycle payroll from the Gusto mobile appTime: Review and approve your team’s hours and time offTeam: Add and onboard team members, and approve expense reimbursements, from the app
Gusto’s mobile app runs regular or off-cycle payroll, lets you review and approve your team’s hours and time off, onboard new team members and approve expense reimbursements. Pricing is not published on the vendor page.
Go ifPaying technicians and office staff, with a time clock built in
Skip ifYou want a published price before you sign up
How we ranked these
We ranked the tools by how much of a pest control company’s daily work they run, from scheduling, routing and chemical records to service plans, billing, books and payroll, using each vendor’s own pages for every price and feature. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best software for a pest control company?
FieldRoutes. It is built for pest control, includes route optimization and a mobile app for techs, and ServiceTitan itself points smaller pest businesses to it.
How much does GorillaDesk cost?
GorillaDesk Basic is $49/mo for 1 route, Pro is $99/mo and Growth is $149/mo. Basic is $539/year billed yearly, with no setup fees or contracts.
Which pest control software has a free trial?
GorillaDesk, Jobber and Housecall Pro (14 days) all offer a free trial. FieldRoutes does not; it offers a free demo instead.
Do I need ServiceTitan or PestPac as a small pest company?
Usually not. ServiceTitan says smaller pest control businesses with less complex needs are typically a better fit for FieldRoutes, and PestPac prices by module package after a consultant call.
Entry price per month (as published) at a glance
Jobber29 USD
GorillaDesk49 USD
Housecall Pro59 USD
QuickBooks Online Advanced340 USD
Entry price per month (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
