Skimmer pricing 2026 — verified July 5, 2026
Skimmer Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & When Ruunly Is the Better Fit
Skimmer bills per serviced location, not a flat seat price. Getting Started is $1.00/location with a $49/mo minimum; Scaling Up is $2.00/locationwith a $98/mo minimum. Here's every tier, every add-on, and what it actually costs a growing pool route — with citations on every claim.
We're Ruunly. We compete with Skimmer at the new-and-small-operator price point. We'll be upfront about where Skimmer is genuinely better, too.
Skimmer pricing — both published plans
Getting Started
$1.00/location/mo ($49/mo minimum)
(monthly billing only)
Per-serviced-location billing
- Route builder + optimizer
- Customer portal (quotes, deposits, e-sign)
- Recurring work orders
Scaling Up
$2.00/location/mo ($98/mo minimum)
(monthly billing only)
Per-serviced-location billing
- Everything in Getting Started
- SMS service texts included
- Higher location minimum
Source: Skimmer's published pricing page, verified July 5, 2026. Skimmer bills per serviced location per month — there is no seat-based tier structure.
Hidden costs: the fees that change the bill
The per-location rate is rarely the whole story. These are billed on top:
Card processing
2.9% + $0.25/transaction+0.5% extra on recurring/keyed-in card transactions.
ACH processing
1.0% + $0.25Capped at $10 per transaction.
SMS service texts
$0.029/textOn the Getting Started plan. Included on Scaling Up and above.
AI Phone
$99/moStandalone add-on across plans.
Sources: Skimmer Billing FAQ and Skimmer pricing page, verified July 5, 2026.
What does Skimmer actually cost a growing pool route?
Per-location pricing means the bill grows with your route — unlike a flat monthly rate. Two examples using Skimmer's published per-location rates:
Skimmer: 60-location route (Scaling Up)
- 60 locations × $2.00/location$120.00
- Subtotal$120.00/mo
Excludes card processing (2.9% + $0.25, +0.5% recurring) and ACH (1.0% + $0.25, capped $10) on every customer payment.
Ruunly: same 60-location route
- Ruunly Starter$19.00
- Website included—
- Recurring membership billing included—
- Total$19.00/mo
Flat rate no matter how many locations you add. You connect your own Stripe account; Ruunly charges a 2.5% platform fee on Starter (1.5% on Pro, 0.75% on Growth) on top of Stripe's standard processing rate.
That's a $101/mo difference on software aloneat 60 locations — and the gap widens every time you add a stop to the route, since Skimmer bills per location and Ruunly doesn't.
Where Skimmer is genuinely better
We're not going to pretend Ruunly wins every category. Skimmer is the right tool for several pool-service use cases:
- —Pool-specific chemical logging.Water readings, dosages, LSI calculations, and installed-item tracking are built for pool techs specifically. Ruunly doesn't compete here.
- —Route builder and optimizer.Skimmer's map-based route scheduling and optimization is purpose-built for multi-stop pool routes.
- —Established, high-volume routes. If your business is already large and stable, the per-location math is a known, predictable cost — the depth of the field-ops tooling can be worth it.
Where Ruunly is the better fit
- —Flat pricing, no per-location ratchet.$19/mo whether you service 10 pools or 100. Skimmer's bill grows every time you add a stop.
- —No minimum floor when business slows down.Skimmer's plan minimum applies even during an off-season lull. Ruunly has no minimum and no pause fee — cancel anytime.
- —Bring your own Stripe account.Skimmer controls the processor setup and does not allow an existing Stripe account. Ruunly's Stripe Connect ties to your own account — your payouts, your control.
- —Website included.Skimmer doesn't offer a website builder. Ruunly's AI-built service site is live in under 10 minutes, with plan sign-up already wired in.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skimmer actually cost per month?
Skimmer's Getting Started plan is $1.00 per serviced location per month, with a $49/mo minimum. Scaling Up is $2.00 per location, with a $98/mo minimum. Both are per-location billing — there's no flat monthly seat price like most field-service software. Source: Skimmer's published pricing page.
What are the hidden fees in Skimmer pricing?
Card processing runs 2.9% + $0.25 per transaction, with an extra 0.5% on recurring or keyed-in card charges. ACH is 1.0% + $0.25, capped at $10. SMS service texts are $0.029 each on Getting Started (included on Scaling Up and above). An AI Phone add-on runs $99/mo. Source: Skimmer's Billing FAQ and pricing page.
What does Skimmer actually cost a growing pool route?
The per-location rate scales with your route. A 60-location route on the Scaling Up plan is 60 × $2.00 = $120/mo before card or ACH processing fees. A smaller 40-location route on Getting Started is 40 × $1.00 = $40/mo, but the $49/mo minimum applies, so the actual bill is $49/mo. Ruunly charges a flat $19/mo (Starter) regardless of how many customers you service that month — no per-location math.
Is Skimmer worth it?
If your pool service business runs on route optimization, chemical dosing logs, and water-reading history (LSI, installed items), Skimmer's field-ops depth is genuinely ahead — that's the one thing it does that Ruunly doesn't. If you're a newer or smaller operator who mainly needs a website, flat-rate billing, and a client portal, the per-location pricing model works against you as your route grows.
Does Skimmer have a free tier?
Skimmer's pricing page does not list a free tier. The entry point is the Getting Started plan at $1.00 per serviced location per month, with a $49/mo minimum.
What is the cheapest Skimmer alternative?
Ruunly starts at $19/mo flat, regardless of how many pools or customers you service. The tradeoff: Ruunly does not have pool-specific chemical logging or route optimization — Skimmer is deeper there. See /compare/skimmer for the full feature-by-feature breakdown.
Can I cancel or pause Skimmer anytime?
Skimmer doesn't have a pause feature — per Skimmer's own FAQ, the plan minimum applies even during an off-season lull with fewer active locations. Ruunly has no minimum floor; cancel anytime from your account settings.
Can I use my own Stripe account with Skimmer?
No. Skimmer's billing documentation explicitly states you cannot connect an existing Stripe account — Skimmer controls the processor setup. Ruunly's Stripe Connect integration ties to your own Stripe account, so payouts go directly to you.
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Disclaimer:Ruunly is not affiliated with Skimmer or its parent company. All pricing claims above are sourced from Skimmer's public pricing and help pages, last verified on July 5, 2026. Prices and add-on availability can change — always confirm on Skimmer's official pricing page before making a buying decision.