PortaPro vs ServiceCore
Two portable sanitation platforms. One shows you the price.
ServiceCore and PortaPro are both built for portable restroom, septic and dumpster businesses. They differ most in how you buy them: what it costs, how long you commit, and how long it takes to get running.
About ServiceCore
What ServiceCore says about itself.
ServiceCore is software for portable restroom, grease, septic and dumpster businesses, based in Denver. Its pricing FAQ says it is best for operators that have multiple trucks. It offers two plans, Start and Pro, and asks you to schedule a demo to see pricing.
Taken from ServiceCore's own website on October 7, 2026. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page. Prices and terms change, so confirm them with ServiceCore before you decide.
Side by side
ServiceCore and PortaPro, row by row.
Where ServiceCore's website doesn't say, the row says so. We don't guess about another company's product.
Price
ServiceCore
Not published. Their pricing page asks you to schedule a personalized demo to see pricing.
PortaPro
Starter $149, Core $229, Growth $309 a month, published on the pricing page. No per-truck, per-user or per-unit fees.
Contract
ServiceCore
Billed monthly with an annual contract, per their pricing FAQ.
PortaPro
Month to month. Cancel any time without a penalty.
Trying it
ServiceCore
A personalized demo.
PortaPro
A 7-day free trial on your own account, or a live demo.
Time to get running
ServiceCore
Their FAQ says setup and training typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the size of the business.
PortaPro
Most companies are running the same day. Paste or upload your customer list and PortaPro shows every row before it saves, and we help you move at no extra charge.
Rental billing
ServiceCore
28-day billing cycles and daily batch billing, per their portable restroom page.
PortaPro
28-day or calendar-month cycles, a rate card on every site, the first invoice prorated to the day, and a billing health list of anything that should have billed and didn't.
Accounting
ServiceCore
QuickBooks compatible, per their pricing FAQ.
PortaPro
Sends invoices and payments to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop or Xero.
Card processing
ServiceCore
Not listed on their pricing page.
PortaPro
2.25% flat card processing and free ACH on the Growth plan. Pass-through Stripe rates on the other plans.
Other costs
ServiceCore
Digital marketing services are an additional cost, per their pricing FAQ.
PortaPro
None to add. Every plan lists what it includes.
Which fits you
The honest answer depends on your business.
ServiceCore may suit you if
- You run a large fleet and want a long, guided implementation with a dedicated team.
- You want the software company to run your digital marketing too.
- An annual commitment is fine with you.
PortaPro may suit you if
- You want to see the price before you talk to anyone, and you don't want an annual contract.
- You want to be running this week, not in two or three months.
- You run portable toilets alongside septic, grease, roll-offs or event rentals and want them in one account.
- You want flat card processing and free ACH instead of a separate payments deal.
Questions about ServiceCore and PortaPro
How much does ServiceCore cost?
ServiceCore does not publish its prices. Its pricing page asks you to schedule a personalized demo, and its FAQ says it is billed monthly with an annual contract. PortaPro's plans are $149, $229 and $309 a month, listed on the pricing page, with no contract.
Can I move from ServiceCore to PortaPro?
Yes. Export your customers, sites and units from ServiceCore as a spreadsheet, then paste or upload it under Customers, Import. PortaPro shows every row before it saves and matches your unit types to your equipment. We help you move at no extra charge. Check the end date of your current contract first.
Does PortaPro do 28-day billing like ServiceCore?
Yes. Bill every 28 days or by calendar month. Each site has its own rate card, the first invoice prorates from the day service starts, and the rate card billing audit shows every row for every cycle and whether it was billed.
Is PortaPro only for portable toilets?
No. The same account runs portable toilets, septic and grease trap pumping, roll-off dumpsters, and tent and event rentals.
Sources
- ServiceCore pricing page and FAQ, checked October 7, 2026.
- ServiceCore portable restroom software page, checked October 7, 2026.
ServiceCore is a trademark of its owner. This page is PortaPro's own comparison and is not endorsed by ServiceCore. Spot something out of date? Email sales@portaprosoftware.com and we'll fix it.
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