Home Watch IT is the most complete app built only for home watch, and for a small company it costs less. ProValet is a system for companies that run routes, do concierge work on the side, and want the money collected without chasing.
Side by Side
| ProValet | Home Watch IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 a month for unlimited admins and the first technician license. $59 a month for each additional technician. | From $69/mo incl. first full user; + $39 per full user; $29 reporting-only |
| Getting paid | AutoPay on file; invoice sent when work is done; 70%+ paid in 7 days | Invoices from reports; Stripe and QuickBooks connect |
| Scheduling | Service plans with their own timing; routes rebuild when a tech is out | Recurring and one-time; route optimization |
| Client app | Homeowner App: reports with photos, invoices, AutoPay, requests | Access app included: reports, schedule, issues, chat |
| Visit reports | Photos, delivered in the client's app | Photos and short video, checklists, works offline |
| One-off and concierge work | Estimates, down payments, completion invoicing | Not published |
| Pool and lawn on the same routes | Yes | No |
| Moving over | Free, done for you; invoicing in 14 days or it's free | Not published |
Competitor pricing read October 19, 2026. See each vendor's own site for current pricing.
Home Watch IT facts read from homewatchit.com and homewatchit.com/pricing on October 19, 2026.
Owl Home Watch & Concierge, Naples. Grew from 44 to 89 clients on ProValet. Peak-season revenue up 216%. 74.7% of invoices paid within 7 days. Went from one full-time technician to two.
Fair Questions
Is ProValet or Home Watch IT better for home watch?
Home Watch IT is the better buy for a home-watch-only company that wants a purpose-built app from $69 a month and keeps its books in QuickBooks or Zoho. ProValet is better when you run technicians on routes, bill hundreds of homes monthly, want AutoPay collecting for you, or also do pool or lawn.
How much does Home Watch IT cost compared to ProValet?
Home Watch IT Fundamentals starts at $69 a month, plus $39 for each extra full user and $29 for a reporting-only user. ProValet is $149 a month for unlimited admins and the first technician license. $59 a month for each additional technician. Neither charges per client. Read October 19, 2026.
Can ProValet move my clients over from Home Watch IT?
Yes, and we do the work: we import your clients, properties and visit schedules. It is free, and you are invoicing within 14 days or it costs nothing.
ProValet operators get 70% of invoices paid within 7 days. Automatically. We move you over for free. Invoicing in 14 days or it's free. $149 a month, $59 per technician.
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