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Head-to-head · Janitorial Software

Deelo vs CleanGuru

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Deelo #1 in Janitorial Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Deelo
CleanGuru #4 in Janitorial Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit CleanGuru

Deelo leads on 0 checks, CleanGuru on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDeelo · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly CleanGuru
  • Most featuresCleanGuru · 1 of 6

Deelo scores higher on our rubric for janitorial software: 8.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Deelo is the better fit for teams needing known workflow automation. CleanGuru is the better fit for small cleaning firms wanting a free starting plan.

  • Deelo fits best

    Teams needing known workflow automation

  • CleanGuru fits best

    Small cleaning firms wanting a free starting plan

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Side by side

Feature Deelo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ CleanGuru 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #1 in Janitorial Software #4 in Janitorial Software
Best for Teams needing known workflow automation Small cleaning firms wanting a free starting plan
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 11 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Deelo 0/6 · CleanGuru 1/6
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring job scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Quality inspections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Work order management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Visual workflows support branching, loops, schedules, and reusable sub-workflows.
  • Webhooks and a public REST API support custom connections and automation.
  • Free plan includes automation; paid tiers add integrations, API access, and support.
  • Free starting plan with a choice of one module
  • Combines scheduling, invoicing, bidding and CRM
  • Mobile checklists, geofenced timekeeping and inspections
Cons
  • Does not provide janitorial-specific operations.
  • Paid plans are priced per user per month, which can add up as teams grow.
  • Starter has only basic integrations; advanced integrations begin with Business.
  • Basic limits customers to one module
  • QuickBooks Connect is listed only on Guru Plus
  • The 14-day free trial is time-limited
Our verdict

Deelo combines no-code workflow automation with business applications for CRM, projects, invoicing, and communications. Its visual builder supports triggers, actions, conditional branching, loops, schedules, webhooks, and reusable…

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CleanGuru brings business management tools together for commercial cleaning and janitorial companies, with a fit for small and mid-market firms handling recurring or one-time work. Its scope also covers residential maid, carpet, window,…

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  1. DeeloJanitorial Software 8.9Free plan
  2. CleanGuruJanitorial Software 7.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Deelo — where it wins

    • Visual workflows support branching, loops, schedules, and reusable sub-workflows.
    • Webhooks and a public REST API support custom connections and automation.
    • Free plan includes automation; paid tiers add integrations, API access, and support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not provide janitorial-specific operations.
    • Paid plans are priced per user per month, which can add up as teams grow.
    • Starter has only basic integrations; advanced integrations begin with Business.

  • CleanGuru — where it wins

    • Free starting plan with a choice of one module
    • Combines scheduling, invoicing, bidding and CRM
    • Mobile checklists, geofenced timekeeping and inspections

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits customers to one module
    • QuickBooks Connect is listed only on Guru Plus
    • The 14-day free trial is time-limited

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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