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On the record · read 2 Oct 2026 · 13 facts

ProDesk

What it is

ProDesk is a contractor workspace for estimates, scheduling, invoicing, customer records, payments and job tracking. Contractors can create and send estimates on-site, monitor approvals, send follow-ups automatically and turn estimates into invoices. Scheduling tools assign crews, help avoid double-booking and send appointment reminders. Its CRM keeps job history, notes, photos and billing records together. Customers can use a portal to review estimates, approve work, follow job status and access past invoices. Team members can be assigned jobs, with technicians seeing only their own jobs in the mobile app. ProDesk runs on Android, iOS and the web, and is presented for service contractors across 28+ industries. The plan is free while users remain active in both Service Connection and FieldDirect; closing availability entirely may bring a software fee. Lead coverage and program availability vary by location and trade. Stripe handles payment processing at its standard rates; the pricing page says this typically costs 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.

For and against

For

  • No caps on estimates, invoices, customers or jobs.
  • Create estimates on-site and track approvals.
  • Assign crews and send appointment reminders.
  • Customer portal supports approvals and job-status viewing.
  • Android, iOS and web access.

Against

  • Free access requires active visibility in two programs.
  • A software fee may apply if availability is fully closed.
  • Stripe processing typically costs 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.
  • Lead coverage and program availability vary by location and trade.

Who it suits

ProDesk suits service contractors who need estimates, scheduling, customer records, invoices and job tracking in one workspace. Its free access condition matters to contractors using Service Connection and FieldDirect.

Getting started

  1. Visit the ProDesk website.
  2. Use the web version or access ProDesk on Android or iOS.
  3. Maintain active visibility in both Service Connection and FieldDirect for free access.
  4. Connect payments through Stripe and account for its standard processing rates.

Limits to know

Free access depends on active visibility in both Service Connection and FieldDirect, and a software fee may apply if availability is closed entirely. Coverage and lead volume vary by location and trade; FieldDirect programs vary by trade and geography.

The verdict

ProDesk brings contractor estimates, scheduling, customer records and payment tasks into a single workspace. Check the availability conditions and Stripe fees before relying on its free access.

Questions

Is ProDesk free?

The software plan is free while users remain active in both Service Connection and FieldDirect. A software fee may apply if availability is closed entirely.

Are there usage limits?

The pricing page says there are no usage caps on estimates, invoices, customers or jobs.

Which platforms does ProDesk support?

ProDesk is available on Android, iOS and the web.

How does ProDesk handle payments?

Online payments are processed through Stripe at its standard rates, typically 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.

Can customers access their job information?

Contractors can provide portal access for customers to view estimates, approve work, track job status and access past invoices.

What integrations are listed?

The pricing page lists Stripe payment integration. Jobs from Angi, Thumbtack and TaskRabbit can be added manually.

The long read

Overview

ProDesk is a contractor workspace that brings estimates, scheduling, invoicing, customer records, payments and job tracking together. Contractors can prepare and send estimates on-site, monitor approvals, follow up automatically and turn approved estimates into invoices. Customer records keep job history, notes, photos and billing details together, giving contractors a place to refer back to the work and its related records.

ProDesk also includes a customer portal. Contractors can let customers view estimates, approve work, check job status and access past invoices. The platform is presented for service contractors across more than 28 industries, though its lead-network coverage and program availability depend on trade and location.

Key features

Estimates, approvals and invoices

Contractors can create and send estimates while on-site, track whether customers approve them, and use automatic follow-ups. An estimate can be converted into an invoice, connecting the proposed work to billing. Estimate templates are listed among the available capabilities.

Scheduling and job coordination

Scheduling tools let contractors assign crews, reduce double-booking and send appointment reminders automatically. ProDesk also lists a dispatch board and job tracking. Team members can be assigned jobs; in the mobile app, each technician sees only their own jobs.

Customer records and communication

The CRM groups each customer’s job history, notes, photos and billing records. Customer messaging is also listed as a capability. With portal access, customers can review estimates, approve work, follow job status and look up earlier invoices.

Payments and integrations

ProDesk supports online payments and automated payment reminders. Payments are processed through Stripe, which charges its standard processing fees. The pricing page lists Stripe as an integration. Jobs from Angi, Thumbtack and TaskRabbit can be added manually through the ecosystem; these are not described as automatic integrations.

Pricing

ProDesk Software is listed as free for customers with active availability in both Service Connection and FieldDirect. The plan has no listed usage caps on estimates, invoices, customers or jobs. A separate software price is not listed, and Stripe processing fees apply. The pricing page says Stripe processing typically costs 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.

Free access has a condition: contractors need to remain visible in both Service Connection and FieldDirect. A software fee may apply if availability is closed entirely. Coverage and lead volume in Service Connection vary by location and trade, while FieldDirect programs vary by trade and geography, so access to those programs may not be the same for every contractor. There is no free trial.

Platforms

ProDesk is available on Android, iOS and the web. The mobile app supports technician job access, with each technician limited to seeing their own assigned jobs.

Who it's for

ProDesk is aimed at service contractors who want estimates, customer records, scheduling, job coordination, invoices and payments in one workspace. Its features may suit teams that assign jobs to crews and technicians, while the customer portal offers a way to share estimates, approvals, progress and invoice history with clients.

Its free-plan terms are especially relevant to contractors who can remain active and visible in both Service Connection and FieldDirect. Because availability, coverage and lead volume depend on trade and geography, contractors should consider whether those programs apply to their work before treating the software as free on an ongoing basis.

For more options in this category, see our Handyman software list.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Estimates, approvals, follow-ups and estimate-to-invoice conversion are covered in one workflow.
  • Scheduling includes crew assignment, double-booking avoidance and customer appointment reminders.
  • Customer job history, notes, photos and billing records are kept together.
  • The plan lists unlimited estimates, invoices, customers and jobs for qualifying customers.
  • A customer portal can provide access to estimates, approvals, job status and past invoices.

Cons

  • Free access depends on active visibility in both Service Connection and FieldDirect.
  • A software fee may apply if availability is closed entirely.
  • Service Connection coverage and lead volume, and FieldDirect program access, vary by trade and location.
  • Stripe processing fees apply to payments.
  • Jobs from Angi, Thumbtack and TaskRabbit are added manually, according to the ecosystem details.

Alternatives

Contractors comparing work-management and business tools can also consider Fieseros, Contractor+, FieldVibe, MrTask, Wallist, FieldAx, Handymanda and Joist.

Verdict

ProDesk combines the core administrative tasks of a service contractor—estimates, scheduling, customer records, job assignments, invoicing and payments—with a customer portal and mobile access for technicians. Its free plan has no stated caps on estimates, invoices, customers or jobs, but that offer is tied to active availability in two contractor networks, and Stripe processing fees still apply. The key consideration is whether those availability requirements and trade-and-location limits fit the contractor’s business.

Facts on the record

Availability condition
Free access requires active visibility in both Service Connection and FieldDirect, and a software fee may apply if availability is closed entirely.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Customer portal
Contractors can give customers portal access to view estimates, approve work, track job status and access past invoices.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Customer records
The CRM keeps customer job history, notes, photos and billing records together.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Estimates
Contractors can create and send estimates on-site, track approvals, follow up automatically and convert estimates to invoices.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
The pricing page lists Stripe payment integration, while the ecosystem page says jobs from Angi, Thumbtack and TaskRabbit can be added manually.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Intended users
ProDesk is presented for service contractors across 28+ industries.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Network limits
Service Connection coverage and lead volume vary by location and trade, and FieldDirect programs vary by trade and geography.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Payment fee
The pricing page says Stripe processing typically costs 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Payments
The platform supports online payments and automated payment reminders, with payment processing through Stripe at its standard rates.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Product
ProDesk is a contractor workspace for estimates, scheduling, invoicing, CRM, payments and job tracking.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Scheduling
Scheduling tools let users assign crews, avoid double-booking and send automated appointment reminders to customers.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Team access
Team members can be assigned jobs, and each technician sees only their own jobs in the mobile app.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026
Usage limits
The pricing page says there are no usage caps on estimates, invoices, customers or jobs.prodesk.io · read 2 Oct 2026