For you, the owner
See the day and the money in one place, solo or with a team.
- Open quotes, today’s jobs and unpaid invoices at a glance
- Job-cost reports show which small jobs actually paid
FOR HANDYMAN AND HOME REPAIR BUSINESSES
Handyman business software.
Quote the work. Organize your day. Get paid.
Keep handyman estimates, schedules, customer details and invoices together, whether you work alone or manage a team.
Today · 2 technicians6 jobs · 1 request to confirm
8:00
Unit 2B turnover · drywall, door, shelfRidge Property Management · Sam · 8:00–12:00
Confirmed8:30
Kitchen faucet dripAlvarez residence · Dana · 8:30–9:30
Confirmed10:00
Mount 65" TV, hide cablesOkafor residence · Dana · 10:00–11:30
Confirmed1:00
Ceiling fan replacementNguyen residence · Dana · 1:00–2:30
Confirmed2:30
Deck boards and railing fixHarper residence · Sam · 2:30–4:30
ScheduledNEW
Portal request · sticking patio doorPatel residence · prefers Thursday morning · 2 photos
Confirm timeToday · SamJob 1 of 2
Unit 2B turnover
Ridge Property Management · 8:00 AM · Confirmed
- AccessLockbox 2210 · tenant moved out
- TasksPatch 2 holes · plane door, new latch · closet shelf
- BringPatch kit, latch set, 48" shelf kit
- Quote#3012 · $458 approved
- Hours logged0:00 · Clock in
Clock inAdd photos
Zentive customers include
HVAC
Landscaping
Tree care
Commercial landscaping
Construction & property maintenance
Integrates with
the tools you already use.
QuickBooks Online
Stripe
Google Maps
Mailchimp ONE JOB, START TO FINISH
From a repair list
to a paid invoice.
Handyman business software, also called handyman business management software, is one system for the customers, estimates, schedule and invoices behind every small job. Here is a rental turnover in Zentive, from the property manager’s list to the paid invoice.
Homeowners
- Repairs, installs and assembly
- Punch lists and weekend job lists
- Repeat visits with the history on file
Landlords & property managers
- Turnovers between tenants
- Several addresses on one account
- Recurring maintenance where you schedule it
- 1Itemize the estimate
Quote #3012 for unit 2B: patch two drywall holes, plane the bedroom door and fit a new latch, install a closet shelf. Labor by the hour plus materials with markup, $458. The property manager approves online.
- 2Schedule it and assign Sam
Tuesday 8:00 to 12:00 on Sam’s day, with the lockbox code, the task list and the materials to bring on his phone. If the morning runs long, drag the afternoon job later.
- 3Finish, invoice, get paid
Sam checks off the tasks, adds before-and-after photos and closes the job. The invoice for $458 goes out from the app, the property manager pays online, and QuickBooks Online receives the invoice and payment.
PRICE IT FROM YOUR OWN NUMBERS
Handyman estimating software
for clear, itemized quotes.
Zentive is handyman quoting and pricing software that builds the quote from your own rates and materials, one line per task. The customer sees what is included, and you see cost and margin before you send it.
- Hourly, fixed or both. Hourly labor, a trip or minimum fee, fixed-price items like a TV mount, and materials with your markup can sit on the same quote.
- Several tasks, one estimate. Each repair is its own line, so a landlord can approve the whole list and see what each item costs.
- Templates for common jobs. Save the tasks you quote every week and start the next estimate half done. Templates use your prices.
You enter the rates, hours and materials. Zentive does not supply market rates or diagnose repair costs; actual costs show up later in job-cost reports on eligible plans.
THE QUOTE BECOMES THE INVOICE
Handyman invoicing software
that bills before you leave.
- Same lines, no retyping. The approved quote turns into the invoice, with any added task as one more line.
- Send it from the phone. Issue the invoice from the Zentive mobile app the moment the job closes.
- Paid online. Card or ACH, reminders for unpaid balances, and the invoice and payment synced to QuickBooks Online on eligible plans.
LESS ADMIN BETWEEN JOBS
Manage every handyman job,
from request to payment.
Handyman management software for the office and the van: scheduling, job records, customers and invoicing in one place.
Select a feature to explore
Schedule handyman jobs and keep the day organized.
Handyman scheduling software · handyman dispatch software
- Put six short jobs on one day, assign each to a technician (or yourself) and drag to move one when a repair runs long or a customer cancels.
- Customers can request work and a preferred time window through the portal; you confirm the slot. They do not reserve times on your calendar themselves.
- Each technician opens the job on the Zentive mobile app and sees the address, scope, access notes, photos and the materials to bring, with routing between stops.
One job record from request to done.
Handyman job management software · handyman work order software
- A request from the portal, a phone call or a landlord email becomes a job with the tasks, the address and the person responsible.
- Zentive has no separate work-order document; the job record does that work: scope, access notes, before-and-after photos and time logged, visible to the office and the field.
- Mark tasks done, log the hours and close the job from the phone. The invoice starts from the same record.
A CRM for your handyman business.
CRM for handyman business · handyman customer management software
- One record per customer holds the address (or several), the repair list from each visit, job details, photos and every quote and invoice, so the service history is there before you knock.
- A landlord or property manager keeps all their addresses under one account, so a turnover at unit 2B starts with what was done there last spring.
- Follow up on open quotes and portal requests from the same list. A CRM for your handyman business manages the customers you have; it is not a lead marketplace.
Handyman invoicing software that keeps billing moving.
Handyman invoicing software · handyman invoice app
- Turn the completed job into an itemized invoice in the app and send it before you leave the driveway.
- Customers pay by card or ACH online. Reminders follow up on unpaid balances so you are not chasing checks.
- Invoices and payments sync to QuickBooks Online on the Standard and Growth Pro plans.
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A BETTER DAY FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
You, your jobs, your customers.
Everyone on the same page.
In the field
You or your technician arrive with the list and the parts.
- Tasks, access notes, photos and materials on the phone
- Clock in, check off tasks, invoice before leaving
For the customer
Fewer calls to ask what happens next.
- Request work with photos and a preferred time window
- Approve the quote and pay the invoice online
Appointment and payment reminders by SMS and email are one-way. Customers reply by phone or email.
START SMALL. MAKE ROOM TO GROW.
A plan for the way you work.
A price you can see.
Try Zentive free for 14 days. No credit card required.
Starter
1 user$51/month
$612/year, billed annually.
For a one-person handyman business.
- Scheduling and job management
- Create quotes and invoices
- Digital payments
Standard
Up to 5 users$95/month
$1140/year, billed annually.
For a small team, or solo with QuickBooks sync.
- Automated email and SMS
- Route planning
- QuickBooks integration
Growth Pro
Up to 15 users$175/month
$2100/year, billed annually.
For a growing business that needs job costing.
- Automated SMS notifications
- Real-time job costing data
- Quote follow-up automations
Working alone? Starter is the plan: one login, estimates, scheduling, invoices and online payments. Hire a helper or want QuickBooks Online sync, and you move to Standard (up to 5 users), then Growth Pro (up to 15) when job costing matters. You can change plans any time. Prices are per plan, not per user; annual prices are the monthly equivalent of a plan paid once a year, and “Billed monthly” shows month-to-month pricing.
All prices in USD. See the full feature breakdown for plan availability. More than 15 users? Talk to us.
ACCOUNTING, CONNECTED
Keep your handyman business connected to QuickBooks Online.
Searching for handyman accounting software usually means one thing: stop typing the same invoice twice. Zentive runs the jobs and hands the numbers to QuickBooks Online. Here is exactly what the integration does.
- Which QuickBooks
- QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported.
- What syncs, and which way
- Customers, invoices, payments and approved time flow from Zentive to QuickBooks Online. Enter them once in Zentive.
- When it syncs
- Automatically, as invoices are created and payments are recorded. Built-in checks flag duplicates and mismatches before they reach your books.
- Which plans
- Standard and Growth Pro. Starter does not include the QuickBooks Online connection.
Zentive is not accounting, payroll or tax software. Keep QuickBooks Online for the books and let Zentive feed it. Read more about the QuickBooks integration.
CHOOSING HANDYMAN SOFTWARE
What to look for.
Then compare the price.
The best handyman software for your business is the one that fits a day of short jobs and a small team. When you compare software for a handyman business, check these six things before you compare prices.
- Itemized estimates with your own labor, materials and markup
- A schedule that handles several short jobs a day and reassigns them in seconds
- Invoices and online payment from the phone, before you leave
- Customer records with every address and past repair
- QuickBooks Online sync so nothing is typed twice
- Total cost for your team size, including per-user charges
| Software | Entry price & basis | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Zentive | $51/moStarter · 1 user · billed annually ($64/mo monthly) | Price is per plan, not per user: Standard covers up to 5 users and adds QuickBooks Online sync at $95/mo annually. 14-day free trial, no credit card. |
| Jobber | $29/moCore · 1 user · billed annually | QuickBooks Online sync and automatic payments are listed on Connect, from $99/mo for 1 user annually. Additional users are $29/mo each. |
| Housecall Pro | $59/moBasic · 1 user · billed annually ($79/mo monthly) | Additional users are listed at $35/mo each. Check which plan includes the QuickBooks integration and the features your team needs. |
Sources: each vendor’s published pricing page, checked October 16, 2026. Entry plans are not feature-equivalent. Billing terms, user limits, modules and fees differ. Confirm a quote for your exact needs.
IS ZENTIVE THE RIGHT FIT?
For handyman businesses that want the day organized.
Choose Zentive when your priority is keeping requests, quotes, the schedule, job details and payments together, at a price built for one van or a small team.
Need two-way texting or a built-in phone system?
Zentive sends one-way appointment and payment reminders. Customers reply by phone or email. If a texting inbox is essential, factor a separate tool into your total cost.
GETTING STARTED
A fresh start.
Without starting from scratch.
Moving from a paper book, Google Calendar and texts, a payments app, Jobber or Housecall Pro? Start with your customer list, then set up your rates the way you already price jobs.
- 01
Bring over your customers
Import your customer list by CSV.
- 02
Set your rates and common jobs
Hourly labor, a trip or minimum fee, fixed-price items and your materials markup.
- 03
Schedule tomorrow
Add your technicians, put tomorrow’s jobs on the calendar and send the first invoice. Guided onboarding and support are available during the trial.
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LET’S WALK THROUGH YOUR WORKDAY
See how your handyman business
could run with Zentive.
Bring a real day: a turnover list from a landlord, a Saturday of small jobs or the invoices you still need to send. We’ll walk through it together.
- See the features that matter to your team
- Ask about migration, QuickBooks and pricing
- Check the fit before you commit
Your questions.
A real product walkthrough.
Free, 30-minute demo with the Zentive team.
Choose a time Pick an available slot directly in our calendar.GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A few things
worth knowing.
Estimates, scheduling, invoicing from the phone, customer history, online requests, QuickBooks and the trial.
Ask us about your workflow →What does handyman business software help manage?
The business side of a handyman company: customer records with every address and past repair, itemized estimates, the day's schedule and who is assigned to each job, job details and photos, invoices and online payments, and reporting. Zentive keeps those together so you can run the day from your phone and hand the accounting to QuickBooks Online.
Can I create estimates for labor, materials and several tasks on one job?
Yes. Build the estimate from your own services and prices: hourly labor, a trip or minimum fee, fixed-price items like a TV mount or a door adjustment, and materials with your markup. Several tasks sit as separate lines on one estimate, so the customer sees exactly what is included. You set the prices; Zentive does not supply market rates or diagnose repair costs.
Can I schedule jobs and assign work to a team?
Yes. Put several short jobs on one day, assign each to a technician, and drag to reschedule when a job runs long or a customer cancels. Each technician sees their own jobs with the address, scope, notes and photos. Routing between stops and GPS help the office see where the team is.
Can I create invoices and accept payments from my phone?
Yes. Turn the finished job into an itemized invoice in the Zentive mobile app and send it before you leave the driveway. The customer pays by card or ACH online, and reminders follow up on unpaid balances. Payment-processing fees are separate from the subscription.
Can I keep customer details and service history together?
Yes. Each customer record holds contacts, one or more properties, past quotes, completed jobs, notes and photos. A landlord or property manager can have several addresses under one account, so the next request for unit 2B starts with what was done there last time.
Can customers book jobs online?
Customers can request work through the customer portal, describe the job, add photos and ask for a preferred time window. You confirm the appointment and it lands on the schedule. Customers do not reserve a time slot themselves, so your calendar stays under your control.
Does Zentive work with QuickBooks Online, and is it accounting software?
Zentive syncs customers, invoices, payments and approved time to QuickBooks Online automatically as they are created and recorded, on the Standard and Growth Pro plans. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported. Zentive is not accounting, payroll or tax software; QuickBooks Online handles the books.
Is Zentive suitable for a solo handyman, and is it free?
Yes to solo. Starter is one user at $51 per month equivalent billed annually, or $64 month to month, with estimates, scheduling, invoices and online payments. Zentive is a paid subscription with a 14-day free trial and no credit card to start, not permanently free software. The free handyman estimate template and invoice generator on this page work without an account.
USEFUL BEFORE YOUR FIRST LOGIN
Free tools for
your next handyman job.
Start with the paperwork. Then bring the whole workflow together in Zentive.
FREE ESTIMATE TEMPLATE
Quote the repair list.
Itemize tasks, labor and materials and download a clear PDF estimate. A quote template, not a cost estimator.
Create a handyman estimate →FREE INVOICE GENERATORBill for the work.
Create a professional handyman invoice with your job details.
Create a handyman invoice →FREE WORK ORDER TEMPLATEMake the scope clear.
Give your technician a clear record of the job and instructions.
Create a work order →MAKE ROOM FOR THE BUSINESS YOU WANT
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