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Best Christmas Light Installer Software Compared (2026)

An honest look at the main options for holiday-lighting businesses: Merry Manage, Jobber, Service Autopilot and Housecall Pro. It covers what each one costs and who each one suits best.

Comparison	Competitor starting price	Built for Christmas lights?
Merry Manage vs Jobber	$29/mo billed annually	No (general field service)
Merry Manage vs Service Autopilot	$49/mo + sign-up fee	No (lawn & landscape focus)
Merry Manage vs Housecall Pro	$59/mo billed annually (Basic, 1 user)	No (home services)

Merry Manage starts at $0 (Free) and $9.99/month (Growth), with a free directory listing.

How to choose Christmas light installer software

Two visits per home. Installs and takedowns should both be easy to schedule and track.
Routes, not just calendars. In a twelve-week season, drive time is money.
A crew view that works on a phone. Addresses, notes and a complete button.
Billing that follows the job. Itemized invoices and online payment.
Pricing that fits a seasonal business. Work out what you'll pay in July, not just December.

Further reading: The ultimate guide to Christmas light installer software.

Try it before the season gets busy. The Free plan costs $0, needs no credit card, and includes a free directory listing. Growth (route optimization and online payments) is free for 15 days, then $9.99/month.
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