How much carpet cleaning software costs in 2026
Most carpet cleaning software costs about $30 to $300 a month for a small operation before add-ons, and per-user or per-truck pricing climbs as you grow. OptimizeIt starts at $39 a month on an annual plan ($49 month to month) for a solo operator, and Pro, which adds the 24/7 AI Voice Agent, is $239 a month ($299 month to month). Plans include 1 to Infinity seats, extra seats are a flat $25 a month, and every plan has 14-day free trial.
OptimizeIt plans and prices for carpet cleaning
Here's what each OptimizeIt plan costs for a carpet cleaning business and who it fits. Prices are per month for the whole account with the listed seats included. Annual plans save 20% over month to month.
Extra seats are a flat $25 a month on every plan.
AI credits pay for the AI work. A photo quote uses about 72 credits and an Opti chat turn about 6, and top-up packs start at $20.
Only Pro includes 300 AI voice agent minutes a month; Plus adds a business phone line. Ordinary phone minutes are separate from AI agent minutes.
Every paid plan includes a free, hands-on move of your customers and schedules from your old software.
Every plan starts with 14-day free trial. Full plan details are on the OptimizeIt pricing page.
| Plan | Annual / month to month | Seats included | AI allowance per month | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Starter | $39 / $49 | 1 | 300 AI credits | Solo operator working one trade |
Core | $79 / $99 | Infinity | 1,500 AI credits | Small team getting off paper and spreadsheets |
Plus | $159 / $199 | Infinity | 3,000 AI credits + phone line with 1000 phone min | Growing team that wants a business phone line with the software |
Pro | $239 / $299 | Infinity | 6,000 AI credits + 300 AI agent min allowance + 24/7 AI Voice Agent | Busy operation that wants the 24/7 AI Voice Agent answering and booking calls |
The 2026 Carpet Cleaning Market ([IBISWorld](https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/industry/janitorial-services/1488/) + [HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/house-cleaning-cost))
The US carpet cleaning industry generated $6.9 billion in revenue in 2026 across 41,611 contractor businesses, growing at a 2.6% CAGR over the past five years (IBISWorld 2026). Stanley Steemer is the largest single operator but the market remains highly fragmented , every metro is winnable. Carpet cleaners increasingly bundle related services (upholstery, dyeing, water/damage restoration, ventilation duct cleaning) which drives the platform decision: software that handles only carpet quotes leaves the upsell revenue on the table.
Customer pricing from HomeGuide 2026: professional carpet cleaning runs $0.25-$0.50 per square foot. Hot water extraction (steam cleaning) costs $40-$90+ per room (most pros use 200-250 sqft as one room). Minimum job fees run $100-$150+. A 5-room job at $75/room = $375 , and the upsell to upholstery + stairs + scotchguard easily lifts that to $600. The platform's photo-to-room-count auto-quoting is the lever.
Public Pricing
Jobber Core: 1 user · $29-49
Housecall Pro Basic: 1 user · $59-79
Jobber Connect: 5 users · $99-139
Housecall Pro Essentials: 5 users · $149-189
Jobber Grow: 10 users · $149-199
OptimizeIt Core: $79/mo annual · $99/mo monthly
Housecall Pro MAX: 8 users + $35/add'l · $299-329
Jobber Plus: 15 users + AI · $477-699
ServiceMonster: tiered · Demo
CleanGuru: tiered · Demo
How to Pick
1-2 tech carpet cleaning: Jobber Core or Housecall Pro Basic. 2-10 techs needing photo + room-count quoting + recurring engine: OptimizeIt Core ($79/mo annual, $99/mo monthly). Established carpet ops with commercial routes: ServiceMonster (demo).
Frequently asked questions
How much does carpet cleaning software cost per month?
Jobber $29-477, HCP $59-329, OptimizeIt $39-$239/mo on annual plans ($49-$299 month to month), with 14-day free trial. ServiceMonster + CleanGuru demos.
Cheapest carpet cleaning software?
Jobber Core ($29-49) or HCP Basic ($59-79).
Cheapest photo + room-count quoting?
OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly). Only platform with native room-count + photo quoting.
Does ServiceMonster cost more than OptimizeIt?
ServiceMonster pricing requires demo, typically scales by tech count. For 3-10 tech ops, OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly) is competitive.
Should I pay annual?
15-25% savings on most platforms.
Is carpet cleaning software worth the cost?
Usually yes, as long as it pays for itself in work you would otherwise lose. Run your own math: count last month's calls that went to voicemail and the quotes that took more than a day, then put a dollar value on the jobs that never booked. If that number beats the plan price, the software is worth it. OptimizeIt costs $39 to $239 a month on an annual plan, with seats included and a flat $25 per extra seat, and 14-day free trial lets you check the math on your own jobs before you pay. Plan details are on the pricing page (https://optimizeit.ai/pricing).