Head-to-head · Cleaning Service Software
Xota vs CleanFlo
Xota leads on 0 checks, CleanFlo on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreXota · 9.0/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresCleanFlo · 6 of 6
Xota scores higher on our rubric for cleaning service software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #15.
Xota is the better fit for UK cleaning firms needing structured field operations. CleanFlo is the better fit for budget-conscious firms needing safety and client tools.
- Xota fits best
UK cleaning firms needing structured field operations
- CleanFlo fits best
Budget-conscious firms needing safety and client tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Xota 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | CleanFlo 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Cleaning Service Software | #15 in Cleaning Service Software |
| Best for | UK cleaning firms needing structured field operations | Budget-conscious firms needing safety and client tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £25/mo | £19.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 90 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 90 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Xota 5/6 · CleanFlo 6/6 | ||
| Recurring scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cleaning checklists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cleaner mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Commercial cleaning | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Xota is UK-built software for domestic, commercial and contract cleaning businesses. It brings client and project management, recurring booking templates, scheduling, operative mobile apps, GPS clock-in, cleaning checklists, photo proof,… Read the review → |
CleanFlo is cloud-based cleaning management software for UK cleaning companies across domestic, commercial, end-of-tenancy, holiday-let, window and specialist work. It brings scheduling, recurring rounds, cleaner workflows, client records,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Xota — where it wins
- Recurring schedules, drag-and-drop planning and absence tracking
- GPS clock-ins, checklists and timestamped photo proof
- Client portal, payroll calculations and public REST API
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at £25 per month
- Integrations are centered on the public REST API
- Complete compliance features are marked as launching in 2026
CleanFlo — where it wins
- £19.99 monthly plan includes unlimited staff, clients and locations
- Offline cleaner app supports 27 languages with checklists and photographs
- Combines client portals, payments, safety records and inventory tracking
Where it doesn't
- Only one paid plan is available
- The cleaner app is installed from the web rather than an app store
- Founded in 2025, so it has a limited operating history
- Xota9.0/10 · 90-day trial
A practical UK-focused system for coordinating recurring cleaning work and field teams.
Visit XotaFull verdict → - CleanFlo7.9/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost, all-in-one toolkit for scheduling, safety records, clients and payments.
Visit CleanFloFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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