What is Abixon Engine?

Engine is ops software for hands-on operators built by Abixon Digital. It covers three operator types: field-service businesses (junk removal, lawn care, handyman, cleaning, pool service, pest control, HVAC), route operators (amusement and coin-op businesses managing venues, machines, and collection runs), and shop businesses. One platform for jobs, estimates, invoices, online payments, and expenses.

How much does Engine cost?

Solo: $29/mo (1 user). Crew: $59/mo (up to 5 users). Business: $119/mo (up to 15 users). All tiers include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required at signup. First 50 paying customers get 30% off forever via coupon FOUNDING50.

How is Engine different from Jobber, Housecall Pro, or ServiceTitan?

Engine is priced at $29-$119/mo vs. $169-$399/mo for those platforms. Setup takes under 10 minutes. Live job profitability and a free CPA portal are included at every tier - competitors lock those behind top-tier plans. Card payments route directly to your bank. Engine also covers route operators (amusement, coin-op, vending) and shop businesses - a use case the field-service platforms do not support.

Can I accept online invoice payments with Engine?

Yes. Customer payments go directly to the merchant's own bank account - Engine never holds funds. Standard card processing fees apply (2.9% + 30 cents).

Does Engine support recurring jobs or service contracts?

Yes. Attach a recurrence rule to any job (weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, custom intervals). When the job is marked complete, Engine automatically spawns the next occurrence - built for lawn care, cleaning, pool maintenance, pest control, HVAC quarterly service, and any recurring contract model.

What kinds of businesses use Engine?

Engine is built for three operator types. Field-service businesses: junk removal, hauling, lawn care, landscaping, handyman, residential and commercial cleaning, pool service, pest control, HVAC, pet services. Route operators: amusement businesses, coin-op operators, jukebox and pool table routes, ATM routes, vending operators. Shop businesses: any operator running a customer-facing shop with invoicing and payment needs. The common thread is operators who work with their hands and need to get paid for it.

Can my accountant access Engine?

Yes. Engine includes a free CPA / accountant portal at every tier. Your accountant gets a dedicated login with access to exports, P&L, and transaction data - no extra seat required. Competitors typically charge per-seat for accountant access.

Is there a mobile app?

Engine is a Progressive Web App (PWA). On iOS and Android, tap "Add to Home Screen" from your browser - Engine installs like a native app with its own icon, full-screen mode, and no browser chrome. No App Store download required, and updates ship instantly without waiting on app review.

Comparison

Engine vs. Housecall Pro

Housecall Pro Basic starts at $79/mo. Engine Solo starts at $29/mo. Both run service businesses. Engine includes recurring contracts and live job profitability at every tier - HCP gates those to $149/mo and $299/mo respectively.

Key differences

Engine $29/mo vs. HCP Basic $79/mo - $50/mo cheaper on monthly billing
Engine: recurring jobs and service contracts on every plan - HCP: Essentials+ only ($149/mo)
Engine: live job profitability included - HCP: MAX only ($299/mo)
Engine: free CPA portal - HCP: paid seat per accountant
Engine: 14-day trial, no card - HCP: card required at signup

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Feature by feature

What each platform includes.

Feature	Engine Solo $29/mo	HCP Basic $79/mo	HCP MAX $299/mo
Starting monthly price	$29/mo (Solo)	$79/mo monthly / $59/mo annual	$299/mo
Live job profitability	Included - every tier	Not included	Included (MAX $299/mo)
Free CPA / accountant portal	Included - every tier	Extra seat cost	Extra seat cost
Recurring scheduling and contracts	Included - every tier	Essentials+ ($149/mo)	Included
Online invoice payments	Direct to your bank, 0% Engine fee on Solo	HCP Payments	HCP Payments
14-day free trial, no card required	Yes - no card at signup	14 days - card required	14 days - card required
Route operators (venues, machines, splits)	Included	Not supported	Not supported
Annual contract required	No - month-to-month	Monthly or annual	Monthly or annual
GPS tracking, dispatch board	Not included	Included	Included
Automated postcards, marketing tools	Not included	Pro commerce add-on	Included

Housecall Pro pricing from housecallpro.com as of May 2026. Engine pricing current. Verify with each vendor's pricing page before purchasing. Housecall Pro is a trademark of Codefied Inc. dba Housecall Pro; this comparison is not affiliated with or endorsed by Codefied Inc.

Choose Engine if

You want recurring scheduling and service contracts without paying $149/mo
You need live job profitability without the $299/mo tier
You want a free CPA portal - not an extra paid seat
You run a route business alongside field service
You want a 14-day trial without a credit card

Housecall Pro may be a better fit if

You need GPS tracking and a full dispatch board
Automated postcards and marketing tools are part of your workflow
You run a larger team (20+ users) with complex scheduling needs
You're already running on HCP Payments and customers are used to it
You need Housecall Pro's partner integrations

FAQ

Engine vs. HCP questions.

Is Engine cheaper than Housecall Pro?

Engine Solo is $29/mo. Housecall Pro Basic is $79/mo monthly or $59/mo annual. Engine is $50/mo cheaper on monthly billing and includes live job profitability - a feature HCP gates to its $299/mo MAX plan.

Does Housecall Pro include recurring service contracts?

Housecall Pro includes recurring jobs in its Essentials plan at $149/mo. Engine includes recurring jobs and service contracts - where the next visit auto-schedules on completion - at every tier starting at $29/mo.

Does Housecall Pro include live job profitability?

Housecall Pro's job profitability reporting is in the MAX plan at $299/mo. Engine includes live job profitability at every tier, starting at $29/mo.

What does Housecall Pro have that Engine doesn't?

Housecall Pro has a larger feature set including dispatch board, GPS tracking, automated postcards, and chat. Engine is more focused - core ops (customers, jobs, estimates, invoices, payments, profitability) without the broader marketing tools.

Does Housecall Pro require a credit card for the free trial?

Yes. Engine's 14-day free trial requires no credit card - sign up with an email and start using the app immediately.

Can I switch from Housecall Pro to Engine?

Yes. Export your customer list from Housecall Pro as a CSV and import it into Engine. Your customer base can be running in Engine in under an hour.

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