Head-to-head · Window Cleaning Software
Scrubix vs WorkBee
Scrubix leads on 0 checks, WorkBee on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreScrubix · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly WorkBee
- Most featuresWorkBee · 7 of 7
Scrubix scores higher on our rubric for window cleaning software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Scrubix is the better fit for small cleaners wanting free core software. WorkBee is the better fit for teams needing free scheduling and accounting links.
- Scrubix fits best
Small cleaners wanting free core software
- WorkBee fits best
Teams needing free scheduling and accounting links
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Side by side
| Feature | Scrubix 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | WorkBee 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #7 in Window Cleaning Software | #8 in Window Cleaning Software |
| Best for | Small cleaners wanting free core software | Teams needing free scheduling and accounting links |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £9.99/mo | £25/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Scrubix 6/7 · WorkBee 7/7 | ||
| Recurring jobs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimate builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crew management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile field app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | Scrubix is business-management software for UK window cleaners and other service businesses. It brings customer records, recurring rounds, job scheduling, quotes, invoices, reminders, communications, payment collection, team tracking,… Read the review → |
WorkBee is field-service software for UK window-cleaning businesses, covering recurring customer rounds, route-ordered stops, visit scheduling and field completion. It suits solo tradespeople and growing crews that need scheduling,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scrubix — where it wins
- Free core app covers customers, jobs, rounds, quotes and invoices
- Route optimisation, navigation and staff tracking support field teams
- Stripe, GoCardless, Gmail and Google integrations extend workflows
Where it doesn't
- Dedicated UK SMS number costs £9.99 per month
- SMS credits add a 3.5p to 5p charge per message
- Payment workflows depend on connected Stripe or GoCardless accounts
WorkBee — where it wins
- Forever-free plan supports up to 10 jobs monthly and one engineer
- Recurring rounds include route ordering, optimisation, skips and rescheduling
- Connects quotes, payments and accounts through Xero, QuickBooks and Stripe
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 jobs per month and one engineer
- Advanced round management starts on the £59-per-month Growth plan
- Web platform coverage; WorkBee Field app release is coming soon
- Scrubix8.7/10 · Free plan
A free core app for recurring rounds, routes, teams, invoices and payments.
Visit ScrubixFull verdict → - WorkBee8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A free-to-start window-cleaning platform with recurring rounds, routing and accounting links.
Visit WorkBeeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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