Free Pest Control Software That Is Actually Free
When you search for "free pest control software," here is what you usually find: a 14-day free trial that requires a credit card, a "free" plan that only lets you store contacts but not actually do anything, a demo version with watermarks on your invoices, and a basic plan that costs nothing but charges for every useful feature as an add-on.
PestPro CRM is not any of those.
Start Free — No Credit CardWhat "Free" Actually Means at PestPro
Free means you create an account today with just your email address and start running your business on PestPro CRM immediately. There is no trial clock ticking down. There is no moment where your invoicing stops working because day 14 has arrived. The free plan is permanent.
Here is exactly what is included.
Create one-time and recurring service appointments for up to 15 customers. Set quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, or custom treatment intervals. Automated SMS reminders go out before each appointment. You see your schedule at a glance — daily, weekly, or monthly view.
This is the same scheduling engine that Premium users get. It is not a simplified version.
Send professional invoices with Stripe payment links. Customers pay by credit card with one tap. Send invoices via SMS or email. Track payment status across all customers.
You keep a clean financial record without manual data entry. And because you can send invoices as text messages, you get paid faster than you would with any spreadsheet or paper-based system.
Every customer gets a profile with their name, address, phone, email, service history, pest types, property notes, and full communication log. Pull up any customer and see everything about their relationship with your business in one screen.
Built-In SMS Messaging — Free
This is the feature that most "free" pest control software does not include. PestPro’s free plan includes native two-way SMS messaging. Text your customers appointment reminders, follow-ups, payment links, and service updates — all from within PestPro.
No third-party texting service. No extra monthly cost. SMS is built in and included free. Most pest control operators pay $50 to $150 per month for a separate SMS tool. With PestPro, it is included at no cost.
Claude AI Integration — Free
PestPro integrates with Claude AI on every plan, including free. Draft customer messages with AI assistance. Ask questions about your business data in plain English. Get recommendations on follow-ups, pricing, and customer retention.
No other pest control software includes AI in a free plan. Most do not include it at all.
See your active customer count, monthly revenue, revenue by service type, and customer retention rate on a clean dashboard. The metrics that matter for a growing pest control business, without the complexity of enterprise analytics.
Why We Offer a Free Plan
This is a fair question. If the software is this capable, why give it away?
The answer is simple. Solo pest control operators starting out cannot afford $100 to $300 per month in software costs. They are buying equipment, paying for licensing, and building a customer base from zero. Asking them to pay for software before they have revenue coming in is backwards.
PestPro CRM's free plan lets you start your business with professional tools from day one. When your business grows past 15 customers — which means it is working — you upgrade to Premium. By that point, PestPro CRM has already proven its value.
We would rather have 1,000 operators using PestPro CRM for free and growing their businesses than 50 operators paying from day one and churning because they could not afford it yet.
How PestPro CRM's Free Plan Compares
vs. GorillaDesk Free Trial
GorillaDesk offers a time-limited free trial. When the trial ends, you pay or lose access. PestPro’s free plan has no time limit. You can use it for months or years if your customer base stays under 15.
vs. Jobber Free Plan
Jobber offers a limited free plan, but it is designed for general field services — not pest control specifically. PestPro is built exclusively for pest control with pest-specific features, and includes SMS and AI that Jobber does not offer for free.
vs. Spreadsheets
Google Sheets is free and many operators start there. But spreadsheets cannot send SMS reminders, generate invoices with payment links, track service history in customer profiles, or give you AI-powered business insights. PestPro replaces the spreadsheet with a real CRM — at the same price: free.
vs. "Freemium" Software
Many software companies offer a free tier that is intentionally crippled to force upgrades. Cannot send invoices? Upgrade. Want customer notes? Upgrade. Need more than one user? Upgrade. PestPro’s free plan includes full functionality for all core features. The only limit is the number of customers.
Who the Free Plan Is Perfect For
New operators just starting out
You need professional tools but cannot justify $200 per month when you have five customers. PestPro gives you scheduling, invoicing, SMS, and AI from day one at zero cost.
Operators testing new software
Already using another platform but curious about PestPro? Start free. Import a few customers. Run both systems side by side. Decide with no financial pressure.
Part-time pest control businesses
If pest control is a side business and you serve a handful of customers, the free plan might be all you ever need. No pressure to upgrade.
Solo operators with a small, loyal customer base
If you have 10 to 15 recurring customers and that is the right size for your lifestyle business, PestPro free is your permanent solution.
What Happens When You Outgrow the Free Plan
When you hit 16 customers — congratulations, your business is growing — you upgrade to Premium. The transition is seamless. Your data stays exactly where it is. Your customer profiles, service history, and communication logs carry over. You just unlock the ability to add unlimited customers plus access advanced reporting features and priority support.
There is no migration. No data export and re-import. No disruption. You tap "Upgrade," and you are on Premium.
And if your business slows down and you drop back under 15 active customers, you can downgrade back to free. No penalties. No contracts.
What Operators Are Saying
"Before PestPro CRM, I was spending two hours every night updating spreadsheets and chasing payments. Now it takes me ten minutes. I actually get to eat dinner with my family."
— Solo pest control operator
"I switched from PestPac and saved hundreds every month. The software is faster, simpler, and I actually enjoy using it."
— Independent pest control operator
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free plan really permanent?
Yes. There is no trial period. The free plan for up to 15 customers is available indefinitely with no expiration date.
What features are NOT included in the free plan?
The free plan includes full access to scheduling, invoicing, CRM, SMS, AI, and basic reporting. Premium adds unlimited customers, advanced reporting and analytics, and priority support.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. You sign up with your email address. No credit card is required at any point during the free plan.
Can I send SMS messages on the free plan?
Yes. Built-in SMS messaging is included on the free plan with no additional cost.
Is the AI included in the free plan?
Yes. Claude AI integration is available on every PestPro plan including free.
What happens to my data if I never upgrade?
Your data stays in PestPro for as long as you have an active account. Free plan accounts are not deleted for inactivity — your business data is always available when you need it.
Can I use PestPro for a business with more than 15 customers without paying?
The free plan supports up to 15 active customers. If you need to manage more, Premium is required. You can deactivate customers who are no longer active to stay within the free tier.
Start Free Today — No Credit Card Required
Scheduling, invoicing, SMS, and Claude AI — all included. Free for up to 15 customers with no time limit.