ServiceTitan is for HVAC giants. FlowRoute is for operators.
$5,000–$50,000 setup. 90–180 day implementation. Overkill for a 20-truck portable toilet company? Absolutely.
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY PAY IN YEAR ONE
ServiceTitan — typical PT operator
~$32,000 year one
- • Implementation: $8,500
- • Subscription: $398/mo × 12 = $4,776
- • User seats: 10 × $59 × 12 = $7,080
- • Route optimization add-on: $1,800/yr
- • Custom field build (PT checklist): $4,500
- • Premium support tier: $2,400/yr
- • Lost productivity during 6mo onboarding: ~$3,000
FlowRoute — same operator
$5,988 year one
- • Implementation: $0 (white-glove included)
- • Subscription: $499/mo × 12 = $5,988 (Growth plan)
- • User seats: $0 — unlimited included
- • Route optimization: included
- • PT checklist: built-in
- • Support: included
- • Time to value: 5 days
SAME JOB. VERY DIFFERENT TOOL.
| CAPABILITY | SUBJECT A FLOWROUTE | SUBJECT B SERVICETITAN |
|---|---|---|
| STARTING PRICE | $299/month | $398/month + implementation |
| SETUP COST | $0 (white-glove included) | $5,000–$50,000 |
| SETUP TIME | 5 days | 90–180 days |
| CONTRACT LENGTH | Month-to-month or annual | Typically 2–3 year minimum |
| UNIT TRACKING | Serial numbers, QR codes, lifecycle | Generic assets |
| PORTABLE TOILET CHECKLIST | Pump, refill, restock, wash, inspect | Custom build required |
| ROUTE OPTIMIZATION | Built-in, auto-clustering | Add-on module |
| OFFLINE DRIVER APP | Full offline, auto-sync | Limited |
| HVAC-SPECIFIC FEATURES | Not included (you don't need them) | Bundled into your bill |
| SUPPORT MODEL | Dedicated CSM + chat | Tiered, paid premium support |
WHY SERVICETITAN CUSTOMERS CHURN OUT OF PORTABLE TOILETS
PAYING FOR HVAC FEATURES
Dispatch boards, parts inventory, flat-rate pricing books — none of it applies to portable toilets.
6-MONTH IMPLEMENTATION
180 days of unoptimized routes is roughly 1,100 hours of wasted driver time.
CUSTOM-BUILT CHECKLISTS
To get PT-specific workflows, you pay an integrator to build them. Every change is a ticket.
MULTI-YEAR LOCK-IN
Most ServiceTitan deals are 24–36 month contracts. FlowRoute is month-to-month if you want it.
FROM 6 MONTHS OF INTEGRATION TO LIVE IN A WEEK
"We were 4 months into ServiceTitan and still not live. Switched to FlowRoute and were dispatching from it on day 5."
"Our ServiceTitan bill was $2,800/month before we even counted seat licenses. FlowRoute is a third of that, and the drivers actually use it."
SERVICETITAN CUSTOMERS ASK US THIS
Q.01WHY IS SERVICETITAN SO EXPENSIVE?+
ServiceTitan was built for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical megafleets. The implementation cost reflects multi-month custom configuration. Portable toilet operators rarely need that depth.
Q.02CAN FLOWROUTE SCALE TO ENTERPRISE FLEETS?+
Yes — our Enterprise plan supports unlimited units, multi-yard inventory, advanced permissions, SSO, and a dedicated CSM.
Q.03WHAT IF I ALREADY SIGNED WITH SERVICETITAN?+
Many operators run FlowRoute alongside ServiceTitan for portable toilet ops while keeping ServiceTitan for other service lines. Talk to us about a hybrid setup.
Q.04DO YOU HAVE A CONTRACT MINIMUM?+
Month-to-month plans are available on every tier. Annual plans get a 15% discount.
GET LIVE IN 5 DAYS, NOT 5 MONTHS
No implementation fee. No multi-year contract. Run alongside ServiceTitan while you compare.