Real-Time LSI Calculator
PoolFlow computes the full Langelier Saturation Index with CYA-corrected alkalinity, so you can balance water with confidence. Pool Office Manager offers basic dose suggestions without a true LSI.
Try the free LSI calculatorPoolFlow vs Pool Office Manager
Same Price. More Pool Chemistry.
Pool Office Manager charges $30/mo per technician for office-and-invoicing tools. PoolFlow is $29.99/mo flat and adds a real LSI calculator, cost-linked dosing, and per-pool profit analytics for the field.
Nearly the Same Price — Very Different Toolset
Pool Office Manager bills per technician, so it grows with your crew. PoolFlow stays flat.
Pool Office Manager
$30/mo/tech
No LSI, no cost-linked dosing, no profit analytics
PoolFlow
$29.99/mo
LSI, cost-linked dosing & profit analytics included
Same monthly price — substantially more field chemistry
Pricing accurate as of May 2026. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Office administration vs field-first water chemistry.
| Feature | PoolFlow | Pool Office Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Chemistry | ||
| Real-Time LSI Calculator | ||
| CYA-Corrected Alkalinity | ||
| Chemical Dosing Recommendations | ||
| Cost-Linked Dosing (your actual prices) | ||
| Route & Operations | ||
| Route Optimization | ||
| Offline-First (works without cell) | ||
| Service Logging | ||
| Photo Documentation | ||
| Wet-Hand UX (56pt touch targets) | ||
| Business Analytics | ||
| Per-Pool Profit Tracking | ||
| Money-Loser Pool Detection | ||
| Chemical Inventory Tracking | ||
| Platform & Business | ||
| Customer Portal | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| CSV Import/Export | ||
| iCloud Sync | ||
| Equipment Tracking | ||
| Multi-Language Support | 6 languages | |
| Unlimited Pools | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Monthly Price | $29.99 flat | $30/mo per technician |
| Per-Pool Fees | None | None |
| Free Tier | 5 pools free | — |
What PoolFlow Adds Over Pool Office Manager
For the same monthly price, the tools that actually run a route.
Dosing Priced From Your Inventory
Every PoolFlow dose is calculated from your real chemical costs, so you see the cost of each visit. Pool Office Manager's dosing isn't linked to your inventory prices.
Worth: ~$50/mo in precise dosingPer-Pool Profit Analytics
PoolFlow surfaces the pools quietly losing you money by flagging where chemical cost exceeds 30% of the fee. Pool Office Manager handles invoicing but not per-pool chemical profitability.
Worth: $100-200/mo in hidden marginFlat Price & Offline
PoolFlow is $29.99/mo no matter how many pools you service, and works with no signal at poolside. Pool Office Manager's per-technician pricing grows with your crew, and needs connectivity.
Flat price, works offlineNeed heavy back-office invoicing and a customer portal? Pool Office Manager leans that way. For field chemistry and per-pool profit, PoolFlow does more at the same price.
Frequently Asked Questions
More Chemistry for the Same $30
Try PoolFlow free for 30 days — LSI, cost-linked dosing, and profit analytics for $29.99/mo flat.