myPoolFlow vs Skimmer
The most widely used pool-specific platform — strong routes, homeowner service reports, and QuickBooks sync.
Last reviewed: · Skimmer website
Where myPoolFlow tends to win
- Five built-in customer billing models with Stripe Connect (not just invoicing)
- Warehouse + per-truck inventory, vendors, and purchase orders
- Profitability reporting (revenue vs chemical, labor, and vehicle cost)
- Full web back office at parity with mobile
- Built-in team chat for staff
- Built and used daily by a working pool service operator
Where Skimmer tends to win
- QuickBooks Online integration for paid transactions
- LSI & dosing calculator (Orenda) and LaMotte Bluetooth water testing
- Optional AI phone receptionist and consumer financing (Sunbit)
- Mature onboarding, help center, and dedicated support packages
Who is Skimmer best for? Established pool-only companies that want a proven brand, polished customer service emails, LaMotte/Orenda tooling, and QuickBooks Online sync.
Field operations
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Weekly routes & planner Per-tech schedules, drag-and-drop, recurring stops | Yes | Yes |
Route optimization Reduce drive time between stops | Yes | Yes |
Visit logging (readings, chemicals, photos, tasks) Document work at each pool | Yes | Yes |
Offline field use Log visits without cell signal, sync later | Yes | Yes |
LSI / Orenda dosing calculator In-app water balance and dosing recommendations | No | Yes |
LaMotte Bluetooth water testing Pull test results into the app automatically | No | Yes |
Billing & payments
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Invoicing & online payments Bill customers and accept card/ACH | Yes | Yes |
Auto-pay & card on file Charge on due date when a card is saved | Yes | Yes |
Multiple recurring billing models Flat monthly, sub + chemicals, per visit, per visit + chemicals, chemicals-only Skimmer supports routine service billing and work orders; flexible per-client pricing models are a myPoolFlow focus. | Yes | Partial |
QuickBooks Online sync Push paid transactions to accounting | No | Yes |
Consumer financing on large jobs Pay-over-time options (e.g. Sunbit) | No | Yes |
Work orders & jobs
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Quotes → approval → schedule → invoice Repair and project workflow | Yes | Yes |
Deposits at customer approval Collect a deposit when the customer approves | Yes | Yes |
Inventory
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Warehouse + truck stock & POs Vendors, purchases, auto-deduct on visits Skimmer lists a shopping list for parts/chemicals; myPoolFlow includes full inventory ledger and purchasing. | Yes | Partial |
Reporting
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Route / account profitability See which customers are actually profitable Skimmer offers billing and sales reports; myPoolFlow includes per-customer profitability with labor and vehicle cost. | Yes | Partial |
Customer experience
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Automated service report emails Homeowner sees photos and readings after each stop | Yes | Yes |
Customer self-service portal History, invoices, quotes, and payments online myPoolFlow uses secure email links for pay, approve, and feedback; Skimmer offers a dedicated customer portal. | Partial | Yes |
Platform
| Capability | myPoolFlow | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
Full web back office Run the company from a browser, not only phones Skimmer has web admin tools; myPoolFlow targets full feature parity on web and mobile. | Yes | Partial |
In-app team chat Staff messaging without personal text threads | Yes | No |
AI phone receptionist 24/7 inbound call handling (optional add-on) | No | Yes |
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Your first 15 pools are free — no card required. Same complete feature set on web, iOS, and Android.