How much locksmith software costs in 2026
Most locksmith 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 locksmith
Here's what each OptimizeIt plan costs for a locksmith 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 Locksmith Market ([IBISWorld](https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/list-of-industries/))
The US locksmith industry generated $3.0 billion in revenue in 2026 across 29,620 contractor businesses (IBISWorld 2026). The industry CAGR ran negative slightly (-1.1% over five years) despite 1.8% growth in 2026, as gains in advanced security segments (smart locks, cloud-managed access control, integrated video) only partly offset broader cyclical pressures. Locksmiths are increasingly broadening service mix beyond mechanical work into IoT and access-control integrations.
Typical residential pricing: lockout service runs $50-$150 per call ($85-$200 emergency/after-hours), rekey $25-$80 per lock, lock installation $50-$200 per lock + parts, smart lock installation $150-$400 per lock + hardware. Commercial work (master key systems, access control, panic bars) runs significantly higher. The lockout call is the customer-acquisition lever , 2am locked-out customers don't shop on price, they pick the first locksmith to answer. 24/7 AI voice with deposit capture closes 50-65% of lockout calls vs. 15-25% for voicemail.
Public Pricing
Workiz Lite: 2 users · Free
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
Workiz Kickstart: per-tier · $187
OptimizeIt Pro: $239/mo annual · $299/mo monthly
Workiz Pro: 5 users + $55/add'l · $270
Housecall Pro MAX: 8 users + $35/add'l · $299-329
Jobber Plus: 15 users + AI · $477-699
How to Pick
Solo locksmith just starting: Workiz Lite (free) or Jobber Core. 1-5 tech operation needing 24/7 AI + commercial rekey portal: OptimizeIt Pro ($239/mo annual, $299/mo monthly). Multi-trade: Jobber Plus for AI Voice Agent.
Frequently asked questions
How much does locksmith software cost per month?
Free to $700/mo public. Workiz free-$270, Jobber $29-477, Housecall Pro $59-329, OptimizeIt $49-$299/mo month to month across the tier ladder ($39/mo annual at Starter; Pro at $239/mo annual, $299/mo monthly for 24/7 AI Voice).
Cheapest?
Workiz Lite (free, 2 users) or Jobber Core ($29-49).
Cheapest 24/7 AI for lockout calls?
OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly). Jobber AI at Plus ($477+).
Can locksmith software handle commercial rekey accounts?
OptimizeIt's Commercial Account Portal lets property managers self-serve. Generic FSM tools require manual setup.
Does trip-fee auto-capture work?
Yes. OptimizeIt charges card on file when tech accepts dispatch.
Should I pay annual?
15-25% savings on most platforms.
Is locksmith 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).