Field service software for the trades

One system for your office and your techs.

PROTRA runs scheduling, dispatch, estimates, invoices, inventory and payments. The office works on the web, techs work on the phone, and customers approve and pay from a text.

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PROTRA schedule on the web
PROTRA tech app: good, better, best options
Built inside a working HVAC company in Texas, by the owner, for shops like his.

How a job runs on PROTRA

Three people, one record. Nothing gets typed twice.

Schedule
Office, on the web

1. Book and dispatch

Drag the job onto a tech. They get a text, and the customer gets an “on my way” text with a live tracking link.

Diagnostic on the phone
Tech, on the phone

2. Diagnose and sell

The checklist and readings for that equipment. Findings become good, better and best options the customer signs on the spot.

Customer page
Customer, from a text

3. Approve and pay

No app to download. They approve the option they want, with financing on bigger jobs, and pay by card or bank.

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Parts that follow the work

  • Sold jobs order their own partsAn approved estimate puts its parts on the order list, with anything under minimum.
  • Every truck knows what it hasTechs scan or search their truck stock and get a restock list before they leave.
  • Supply houses in the loopEach supplier gets a private link with your low-stock list and can text back “on the way”.
  • Every receipt, with a photoTechs snap receipts and parts, and the cost lands on the job.
See inventory in the demo
Order list in PROTRA

Set up for your trade on day one

Pick your trade and PROTRA loads its equipment, readings, checklists and price book. Running more than one? Turn them on together.

HVACTune-ups, replacements, membershipsMechanical & refrigerationPlant equipment and walk-ins togetherRefrigerationWalk-ins, ice machines, PM programsMechanicalBoilers, chillers, towersPlumbingWater heaters, drains, gasElectricalPanels, circuits, generatorsInterior designRooms, selections, budgetsGarage doorsSprings, openers, safety testsAppliance repairDiagnose, order, return oncePool & spaWater chemistry, weekly plansPest controlRecurring service by stationRoofingInspections with photos

More trades: handyman, cleaning, painting, landscaping, locksmith, solar

Why shops switch to PROTRA

Everything you expect from Housecall Pro or Jobber, plus the parts that make a shop run better.

More users for lessPro is $119 a month for 6 users on yearly billing. Housecall Pro Essentials is $149 for 5.
Inventory that runs itselfSold jobs order parts, trucks get restock lists, suppliers get a link.
Ask PROTRAAsk “who owes us money?” and get the answer from your own numbers.
Works with no signalThe tech app saves everything offline and syncs later.
English and SpanishOffice, techs and customers each pick their language, texts included.
We move your dataBring customers, history and your price book from Housecall Pro or Jobber.

See PROTRA and Housecall Pro side by side

Built by a contractor, not a software company

PROTRA was built by Miguel Cardenas, who owns and runs Texa Frost HVAC in Texas. He has run his own shop on Housecall Pro, so PROTRA is built around how a real service company works: an office booking the calls, techs in the field, and customers who would rather get a text than a phone call.

Simple pricing. More users. No surprises.

Same price for every trade. Pay monthly, or yearly and save 20%.

Good

Starter

For owner-operators and small crews getting organized.
$39/mo
$468 billed yearly
2 users included
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Better

Pro

For growing shops with dispatch, techs and a parts room.
$119/mo
$1,428 billed yearly
6 users included
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Best

Elite

For multi-truck companies that want every tool and support.
$229/mo
$2,748 billed yearly
15 users included
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14-day free trial, no credit card required · Extra users $25/mo on any plan · No setup fees · No contracts · Cancel anytime

What you'd pay vs. Housecall Pro

Yearly billing, per month. Housecall Pro prices are from its published annual plans as of November 2026 and may change.

Team sizeHousecall ProPROTRAYou save
1–2 users$59 (Basic, 1 user)$39 Starter$240/yr
5 users$149 (Essentials)$119 Pro$360/yr
8 users$299 (MAX)$169 Pro + 2 users$1,560/yr
15 users$544 (MAX + 7 users)$229 Elite$3,780/yr

Payments

Take card and bank payments in the field or online with a pay link, powered by Stripe. Money goes straight to your bank account, and you can choose to pass card fees to your customers. Processing rates are shown in your account before you turn payments on.

Questions

Does PROTRA work for trades other than HVAC?

Yes. Pick your trade when you sign up and PROTRA loads the job types, checklists, equipment fields and price book for it. Running more than one trade? Elite includes every trade. On Starter and Pro, each extra trade is $19/mo.

What counts as a user?

Anyone who logs in: office, dispatch or technician. Customers never count.

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, upgrade or downgrade any time. Changes are prorated.

How do cancellations and refunds work?

Cancel anytime in Settings. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you paid for and won't renew. Fees already paid aren't refunded except where the law requires. You can export your data for 30 days after your account closes. See the Subscription Agreement.

Who do I contact for help?

Email support@protra-us.com.

Can you move my data from Housecall Pro or Jobber?

Yes. You can import customers, job history and your price book from a spreadsheet, and we help with the move on Pro and Elite.