A Contractor App That Doesn't Tax Your Headcount
Per-user pricing punishes growth. Prybar charges one flat price for your whole crew — add a tech, an office helper, or a second truck, and the bill doesn't move.
Per-user pricing sounds harmless until your first hire. That's when the software bill doubles — or triples — right as payroll does. For a small contractor, the tool you use to win jobs shouldn't get more expensive every time you grow.
Prybar's model is the opposite: one flat $39/month, full stop. Your whole team uses it — you, your techs, whoever answers the texts. Add five people and it's still $39. And because Prybar runs on text, your crew doesn't need licenses or logins to do their jobs; they just work.
The Pricing Problem
| Feature | Per-user pricing (Jobber, HCP…) | Prybar |
|---|---|---|
| Base platform | $89+/mo, tiers | |
| Per-user fee | Yes — each seat adds $ | |
| First hire cost impact | Software bill grows | |
| Crew of 5 real monthly cost | $200–400+ | |
| AI response to texts | No real AI | |
| Texting | Limited / pay-per-message | |
| Missed call text-back | — |
*Competitor pricing from their public sites — always verify. Prybar: $39/mo Office Manager (+$29/mo AI voice receptionist).
Why per-user pricing is the wrong model for trades
01
It taxes your growth
Every new tech doubles a slice of your overhead. Software should get cheaper per job as you grow — not more expensive.
02
Licenses don't match reality
On a job site, everyone shares one phone. Paying per seat for tools people barely log into is waste.
03
It hides the real cost
The advertised $49/mo becomes $200+/mo once users, add-ons, and message fees stack up. Prybar's price is the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prybar really have no per-user fees?+
Correct. One flat $39/month covers your whole business — the owner, every technician, everyone who touches customer conversations. Your crew works through text; they don't need paid seats.
What about message fees?+
None. Texting is unlimited — no pay-per-message, no overage charges.
How does my crew use it without accounts?+
Techs get a simple login for their job list, photos, estimates, and invoices. No tiered seats, no extra licenses.
How much does it cost for a 5-person crew?+
$39/month. Same as a one-person operation. Compare that to per-user competitors where the same crew pays $200–400+.