Honest Comparison

Compare scheduling apps

We've done the research so you don't have to. Here's how Scheduling Hero stacks up against Squeegee, CleanerPlanner, getSoapy and 2 others.

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Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

Three features you won't find together anywhere else.

Free SMS messaging

Other apps charge 3.5-10p per text. We use your phone's native SMS—completely free from your existing plan.

Save £22+/month

True offline mode

Full database on your phone. Create invoices, schedule jobs—all without signal. Not cached data, a real database.

Works in basements & rural areas

Genuine free tier

Not a 14-day trial. Not limited to 30 jobs. Unlimited customers, unlimited jobs, forever free.

Upgrade only when we've earned it

Feature-by-feature comparison

All information verified December 2024. Prices shown are entry-level tiers.

Feature	Scheduling Hero	Squeegee	CleanerPlanner	getSoapy	Aworka
Monthly cost	Free or £12.99	From £19	From £19	From £4.90	From £10-12
Free tier	Yes (forever)	No	No	Yes (Limited features, no notifications)	No
SMS messaging	Free (uses your plan)	~4.3p/message	Via TextLocal (separate)	3.5-5p/message	Via TextLocal (separate)
Works offline	Full functionality	Yes	Mobile app with offline mode	Cloud-based	Works offline
Route optimisation	£12.99/mo (Premium)	Included	No	Advanced plan (£9.90/month)	No
Scheduling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Customer database	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Invoicing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recurring jobs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expense tracking	Yes (with receipts)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Payment links / QR	Yes (free)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Built for	Solo operators	Window cleaners, mobile cleaning	Window cleaners, round-based businesses	Window cleaners, gardeners, service businesses	Round-based service businesses
Setup time	60 seconds	5-15 mins	5-15 mins	5-15 mins	5-15 mins

Scheduling Hero

schedulinghero.com

Free or £12.99/mo

Free forever tier

SMS costFree

Works offlineFull functionality

Route optimisationPremium (£12.99/mo)

Squeegee

squeeg.ee

From £19/mo

SMS cost~4.3p/message

Route optimisationIncluded

Works offlineYes

Strengths

•Built specifically for window cleaners
•Active development with frequent updates
•GoCardless & Stripe integration

Limitations

•No free tier
•SMS costs extra (credits system)
•Starting at £19/month

CleanerPlanner

cleanerplanner.com

From £19/mo

SMS costVia TextLocal (separate)

Route optimisationNo

Works offlineMobile app with offline mode

Strengths

•Built by window cleaners
•Long track record (15+ years)
•Data import from competitors

Limitations

•No free tier
•SMS requires separate TextLocal account
•Development has slowed

getSoapy

getsoapy.com

From £4.90/mo

Free tier available

SMS cost3.5-5p/message

Route optimisationAdvanced plan (£9.90/month)

Works offlineCloud-based

Strengths

•Free tier available
•Low entry price (£4.90/month)
•Route optimisation included

Limitations

•Free plan has limited features
•SMS costs 3.5-5p per message
•Cloud-dependent (no offline mode)

Aworka

aworka.com

From £10-12/mo

SMS costVia TextLocal (separate)

Route optimisationNo

Works offlineWorks offline

Strengths

•Very affordable (£10-12/month)
•Simple, easy to use
•Good for regular rounds

Limitations

•No free tier after trial
•No route optimisation
•Limited map features

Jobber

getjobber.com

From £31/mo

SMS cost£0.10-0.20/message

Route optimisationExtra £20-30/month

Works offlineLimited (read-only)

Strengths

•Comprehensive feature set
•Desktop and mobile apps
•Multi-user with permissions

Limitations

•No free tier (14-day trial only)
•Expensive for solo operators
•SMS costs extra

Detailed comparisons

Scheduling Hero vs Squeegee

squeeg.ee

Full comparison

Squeegee strengths

✓Built specifically for window cleaners
✓Active development with frequent updates
✓GoCardless & Stripe integration
✓Good customer support (1-2 hour response)

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Free tier available (Squeegee is £19/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (Squeegee charges ~4.3p/message)
→Full offline database vs limited offline

Scheduling Hero: Free or £12.99/mo

Squeegee: From £19/mo

Scheduling Hero vs CleanerPlanner

cleanerplanner.com

Full comparison

CleanerPlanner strengths

✓Built by window cleaners
✓Long track record (15+ years)
✓Data import from competitors
✓Good customer service

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Free tier available (CleanerPlanner is £19/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (CleanerPlanner charges Via TextLocal (separate))
→Full offline database vs limited offline
→Route optimisation available (CleanerPlanner doesn't offer this)

Scheduling Hero: Free or £12.99/mo

CleanerPlanner: From £19/mo

Scheduling Hero vs getSoapy

getsoapy.com

Full comparison

getSoapy strengths

✓Free tier available
✓Low entry price (£4.90/month)
✓Route optimisation included
✓Customer portal
✓Lead marketplace

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Free tier with more features (Limited features, no notifications vs unlimited)
→Free SMS (getSoapy charges 3.5-5p/message)
→Works offline (getSoapy requires internet)

Scheduling Hero: Free or £12.99/mo

getSoapy: From £4.90/mo

Scheduling Hero vs Aworka

aworka.com

Full comparison

Aworka strengths

✓Very affordable (£10-12/month)
✓Simple, easy to use
✓Good for regular rounds
✓6-week free trial

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Free tier available (Aworka is £10-12/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (Aworka charges Via TextLocal (separate))
→Full offline database vs limited offline
→Route optimisation available (Aworka doesn't offer this)

Scheduling Hero: Free or £12.99/mo

Aworka: From £10-12/mo

Scheduling Hero vs Jobber

getjobber.com

Full comparison

Jobber strengths

✓Comprehensive feature set
✓Desktop and mobile apps
✓Multi-user with permissions
✓Phone, email, chat support
✓Established market leader

Why people switch to Scheduling Hero

→Free tier available (Jobber is £31/mo minimum)
→Free SMS (Jobber charges £0.10-0.20/message)
→Works offline (Jobber requires internet)

Scheduling Hero: Free or £12.99/mo

Jobber: From £31/mo

The hidden cost of "cheap" apps

Per-message SMS fees add up faster than you think.

SMS cost comparison (typical month)

Messages sent per day10

Working days per month22

Total messages220

At £0.10 per message£22/month

At £0.05 per message£11/month

Scheduling Hero£0/month

Scheduling Hero uses your phone's native SMS. If you have unlimited texts in your mobile plan, customer messages cost you nothing extra.

Common questions

Is this comparison biased?

Yes, we'd obviously prefer you choose Scheduling Hero. But everything here is factually accurate as of December 2025. We've included competitor strengths honestly—some apps are better for teams or specific use cases. Try a few and decide for yourself.

Can I import data from other apps?

Yes. Scheduling Hero can import customer data from spreadsheets (CSV/Excel). Export your data from your current app, then import it into Scheduling Hero. Most users complete the migration in 1-2 hours.

Why is Scheduling Hero cheaper?

We're built specifically for solo operators, not teams. No complex permission systems, no desktop app, no call centre support. This lets us keep costs low and pass savings to you. Premium is £12.99/month because that's what it actually costs us to run, not what the market will bear.

What if I need team features later?

Team features are on our roadmap. We're building multi-user support, permissions, and team management for growing businesses. Start with our free tier today—when you need team features, they'll be ready for you without switching apps.

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Free forever. Upgrade to Premium (£12.99/month) when route optimisation and cloud sync become worth it to you.