Hively vs Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is field-service software with AI add-ons. Hively's team sets up and runs your AI front desk for you.
Housecall Pro does the paperwork side of home services well — quotes, invoices, dispatch. Answering the phone at 8pm, when a lead is deciding between you and the other guy, is a paid add-on there (CSR AI). Hively's team sets that part up for you, and that's where Hively earns its keep.
How they stack up
AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7
Housecall Pro sells CSR AI, its call-answering AI, as a paid add-on.
AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7
Housecall Pro sells CSR AI, its call-answering AI, as a paid add-on.
Hively
Housecall Pro
Calendar booking + dispatch
Calendar booking + dispatch
Hively
Housecall Pro
Automatic follow-up on cold leads
Housecall Pro lists automated lead follow-ups in its Pipeline add-on.
Automatic follow-up on cold leads
Housecall Pro lists automated lead follow-ups in its Pipeline add-on.
Hively
Housecall Pro
Automated AI review requests
Automated AI review requests
Hively
Housecall Pro
Local SEO work done for you
Housecall Pro's Websites add-on includes SEO work by its team.
Local SEO work done for you
Housecall Pro's Websites add-on includes SEO work by its team.
Hively
Housecall Pro
Estimates, invoices, payments
Estimates, invoices, payments
Hively
Housecall Pro
Done-for-you setup
Housecall Pro's Max plan includes a dedicated onboarding specialist for setup guidance.
Done-for-you setup
Housecall Pro's Max plan includes a dedicated onboarding specialist for setup guidance.
Hively
Housecall Pro
Website chat that books, not just collects leads
Housecall Pro's CSR AI chat is included on every plan and can book jobs.
Website chat that books, not just collects leads
Housecall Pro's CSR AI chat is included on every plan and can book jobs.
Hively
Housecall Pro
Pricing at a glance
Hively has no preset plans. You get one monthly price for a clearly defined scope.
Hively
Custom quote
One monthly scope, no per-seat fees
- Free consultation and audit first
- Done-for-you setup by our team
- Custom AI trained on your business
- Month-to-month, 30 days' notice to cancel
Housecall Pro
From $59/mo
Basic plan billed annually ($79/mo billed monthly). From Housecall Pro's pricing page, checked October 2026.
- Check Housecall Pro's own site for current plans. Contract terms, onboarding fees, and per-user multipliers may apply.
Why local businesses switch to Hively
Housecall Pro handles the paperwork; its 24/7 AI call answering (CSR AI) is a paid add-on.
Hively's AI answers the phones your dispatcher can't catch in time.
Auto-books directly into the same calendar your team already uses.
Our team writes your review requests and local SEO content for you.
One platform can replace the extra tools many contractors stack on top of HCP.
Keeps working the lead while your crew is on the roof.
Start with a free demo
Book a free 15-minute demo. We'll show you how Hively would handle your calls and bookings — you decide if it beats Housecall Pro for your team.