GorillaDesk vs PestPac (WorkWave)
GorillaDesk is affordable, self-serve and priced per route ($49–$149/mo for the first route). PestPac is quote-only enterprise software for multi-branch, compliance-heavy operations.
Verdict: 1–10 routes: GorillaDesk. Multiple branches, commercial contracts and audit requirements: PestPac.
Side-by-side
| GorillaDesk | PestPac (WorkWave) | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo (1 route) | Quote only |
| Public pricing | Yes | No — quote |
| Free trial | Yes — free trial | No public trial (demo) |
| Mobile app | iOS & Android | iOS & Android (PestPac Mobile) |
| Integrations | QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Square, Google Maps, Open API | QuickBooks, WorkWave Payments, Routing Engine, Wavelytics BI |
| Trades | pest control, lawn care, pool service, cleaning | pest control, termite, lawn care, commercial cleaning |
| Best for | Owner-operator and small pest, lawn and pool route businesses (1–10 routes). | Mid-size and large pest control companies with multiple branches, commercial accounts and compliance requirements. |
Pricing
GorillaDesk
| Plan | Price | Users / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49/mo (1 route) | Unlimited admins & devices |
| Pro | $99/mo (1 route) | +$50/mo per added route |
| Growth | $149/mo (1 route) | Route 2 +$100, 3+ +$50 each |
Priced per route/schedule. SMS from $5/mo plus credits. Annual billing offers one month free. Source: https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/ · Last verified Oct 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the vendor site.
PestPac (WorkWave)
| Plan | Price | Users / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | Quote only — contact WorkWave sales | Varies |
No pricing published; the PestPac product page URL returned 404 at time of check — verify current URL. Source: https://www.workwave.com/ · Last verified Oct 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the vendor site.
Features
GorillaDesk
- Route optimization
- Chemical/material usage tracking
- Customer portal (Pro+)
- Commission tracking
- Map measurement tools (Growth)
- Multi-branch
PestPac (WorkWave)
- Route optimization
- Chemical & regulatory compliance reporting
- Commercial service & inspections
- Multi-branch management
- Business intelligence (Wavelytics)
Pros & cons
GorillaDesk
Pros- Built for recurring routes
- Cheap per route, unlimited users
- No contracts or setup fees
- Less suited to large multi-branch pest companies
- Fewer enterprise reporting tools than PestPac
PestPac (WorkWave)
Pros- Industry standard for larger pest operators
- Compliance and chemical reporting
- Multi-branch scale
- No public pricing
- Longer implementation
- More than a small operator needs
Last verified Oct 2026. Sources: GorillaDesk pricing, PestPac (WorkWave) pricing.