The short version
How they differ.
The headline difference: Lakehouse gives you everything in one transparent price with a real person to set it up. Here is how that plays out against Workiz, point by point.
Side by side
Every capability, compared.
| Capability | Lakehouse | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & onboarding | ||
| White-glove data migration | Included | Self-serve or paid |
| Price book built for you | Included | Do it yourself |
| Business phone & email setup | Included | Add-on |
| Dedicated success manager | Included, ongoing | Self-serve support |
| Communications | ||
| Text, email, and call in one thread | Included | Partial |
| Internal comments on each job | Included | Yes |
| A2P registration help | Included | Do it yourself |
| Jobs & scheduling | ||
| Calendar & dispatch | Included | Yes |
| Job as a project (full lifecycle) | Included | Partial |
| Multiple invoices per job | Included | Limited |
| Equipment records with nameplate capture | Included | Add-on |
| Money | ||
| Estimates from your price book | Included | Yes |
| Invoicing | Included | Yes |
| Payment processing at cost | Included | Marked-up fees |
| Recurring memberships | Included | Add-on |
| Marketing & growth | ||
| Segmented re-engagement campaigns | Included | Add-on |
| Google review requests | Included | Add-on |
| Lead capture forms with address verification | Included | Yes |
| Team & platform | ||
| Role-based access (owner, office, tech) | Included | Yes |
| iOS, Android, and web | Included | Yes |
| Ongoing real-person support | Included | Tiered |
| Pricing model | ||
| How you pay | One price, everything included | Tiered plus add-ons |
Included with Lakehouse
Built in here. Often extra there.
- White-glove data migration
- Price book built for you
- Business phone and email setup
- Dedicated success manager
- Segmented marketing campaigns
- Google review requests
- Recurring memberships
- Payment processing at cost
- Multiple invoices per job
- Equipment records
Coming from Workiz?
Bring your history. Leave the busywork.
Your success manager moves your customers, price book, and job history for you. It is a guided process at your pace, and we do not leave you to figure it out.
See the switch guideWhen Workiz might fit better
If dispatching is the only thing you need and you do not want memberships, marketing, or the rest of the platform, Workiz is narrowly focused on that.
From the field
“We switched and never looked back. Everything is in one place and someone actually answers when we call.”
Dave R., Metro Plumbing
Common questions
Questions from growth-minded owners.
Is Lakehouse a good Workiz alternative?
Yes. Lakehouse gives you dispatch plus memberships, marketing, and white-glove setup in one included price, and it scales from a single truck to a large multi-crew operation.
Does Lakehouse handle dispatch?
Yes. Calendar, dispatch, and status flows are built in. See scheduling.
Can I migrate from Workiz?
Yes. We handle the import for you.
Which is better as you grow?
Lakehouse scales with you, from a solo operator to a large multi-crew team, with everything included at every stage. Workiz centers on dispatch.
Is marketing included?
Yes, with Lakehouse. It is often an add-on elsewhere.
Sources
Verify it yourself.
Competitor details on this page reflect their published information and pricing model as of July 2026. Pricing and features change, so check Workiz's site directly for current details.
See it on your own jobs.
Book a working session with the Lakehouse team. Bring a real job, a real estimate, and a real question about running your business. We will show you how Lakehouse handles it.