The Hidden Cost of "Free" Software
YardBook's free model sounds great until you need professional features, reliable support, or realize they're taking an extra 1% of every payment. For serious businesses, "free" becomes very expensive.
Do the Math: Who Really Costs More?
YardBook charges 3.9% processing vs our 2.9%
YardBook's "Free" Model
- Software: $0/month
- Payment processing: 3.9% total
- GPS tracking: Limited/unreliable
- QuickBooks: Basic sync only
- Phone system: Not available
- SMS: Not available
- Support: Forums only
MyServiceHQ Standard ($49/month)
- Software: $49/month
- Payment processing: 2.9% only
- GPS tracking: Full featured
- QuickBooks: Complete integration
- SMS: 500 messages included
- Support: Real humans
- Offline mode: Full functionality
Total Monthly Cost Comparison
Monthly Revenue | YardBook Total | MyServiceHQ Total | Your Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000/month | $195 | $194 | Same cost, 10x features |
| $10,000/month | $390 | $339 | Save $51/month |
| $20,000/month | $780 | $629 | Save $151/month |
What YardBook Users Complain About
Common Frustrations We Solve
No Real Support
YardBook offers community forums only. MyServiceHQ has real humans answering phones.
Missing Professional Features
No business phone, no SMS, no route optimization. These are essentials, not premiums.
Unreliable GPS Tracking
Users report constant GPS failures. Our GPS works everywhere, even offline.
Can't Scale
YardBook works for solo operations but falls apart as you grow. No team management.
Professional Features YardBook Doesn't Have
What You're Missing with "Free"
Business Phone System
Professional phone number with auto-attendant, call recording, and voicemail transcription.
Two-Way SMS Messaging
Send quotes via text, get approvals instantly, and handle schedule changes automatically.
Real Offline Mode
Work without internet access. Create invoices anywhere and sync when connected.
Traffic-Aware Routing
Real-time traffic data saves 30% on fuel costs and avoids congestion.
Total Cost of Ownership Study
12-Month Cost Analysis
YardBook "Free" (Solo, $8K/month revenue)
MyServiceHQ Standard (Same scenario)
Making the Switch from YardBook
Easy Migration in 3 Steps
Export from YardBook
Download your customer list (CSV)
Import to MyServiceHQ
Our wizard maps everything automatically
Start Saving
Better features, lower total cost, immediate benefits
What Transfers Over
- ✅ Customer list with details
- ✅ Job history
- ✅ Recurring schedules
- ✅ Service descriptions
- ✅ Pricing information
What You'll Gain
- ✅ Professional phone presence
- ✅ Automated SMS communication
- ✅ Real GPS tracking that works
- ✅ Support that actually helps
- ✅ Software that scales with you
Why Professionals Upgrade from YardBook
Common Upgrade Triggers
Growing Beyond Solo
YardBook works for 1-person operations but falls apart when you add employees. MyServiceHQ scales from 1 to 100+.
That 1% Is Killing Me
At $50K/month revenue = $500 extra annually. MyServiceHQ: 2.9% flat, period.
Need Professional Features
Business phone, two-way texting, real GPS tracking, actual customer support. MyServiceHQ has it all.
Want to Grow Faster
YardBook keeps you small with no tools for scaling. MyServiceHQ built for growth.
FAQs from YardBook Users
Yes. When you factor in the extra 1% payment fee and missing features you need anyway, MyServiceHQ saves most businesses $100-500/month.
Most businesses are fully migrated in 30 minutes using our import wizard. We also offer full migration service for $299.
Even at $5,000/month in payments, you save money with MyServiceHQ when you factor in the features included.
Yes, though our Stripe integration at 2.9% is probably better than what you're paying now.
Customer list, job history, recurring schedules, service descriptions, and pricing information all transfer seamlessly.
Stop Paying for "Free" Software
YardBook works for hobbyists. If you're serious about growth, you need professional tools that scale with success.