Workiz Alternative

The Best Workiz Alternative for Locksmiths in 2026

Workiz is field-service software for 50+ home-service trades, with AI answering (Genius Answering) sold separately. TheKeyBot is built locksmith-first, with an AI receptionist on every plan. We make TheKeyBot; Workiz details as of October 2026.

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Workiz published price
Not published
From Workiz's own site, as of October 2026
TheKeyBot Core
$500/mo
500 AI minutes, then 45¢/min · Lite from $149/mo

Where TheKeyBot differs from Workiz

1

Workiz doesn't publish its prices; TheKeyBot does: Lite is $149/mo and Core is $500/mo with 500 AI minutes, then 45¢/min.

2

Workiz sells Genius Answering separately; TheKeyBot includes an AI receptionist on every plan.

3

TheKeyBot Core quotes from the price sheet you upload, by vehicle year/make/model and key type.

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TheKeyBot Core includes unlimited users, scheduling + GPS dispatch, POS + payments and QuickBooks sync.

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TheKeyBot's free trial is 14 days; Workiz's is 7.

TheKeyBot vs Workiz — feature by feature

Side-by-side, for locksmith-specific workflows.

FeatureWorkizTheKeyBot
24/7 AI call answeringGenius Answering add-on (price not published)Included on every plan
Answers pricing questions on the callGenius Answering answers questions about your services and pricingCore and up: quotes from your price sheet
Books jobs during the callGenius Answering books into WorkizCore and up
English + Spanish callsGenius Answering lists English and SpanishEvery plan
Scheduling + dispatchScheduling on every planCore and up, with GPS dispatch
PaymentsOnline payments on every planPOS + payments, texted payment links (Core and up)
QuickBooksQuickBooks integration on every planQuickBooks sync (Core and up)
Published pricesYes
Free trial7 days, no card14 days
Contract termsNot publishedNo contracts; cancel anytime

How to switch from Workiz

  1. 1

    Export your customer and job history from Workiz as a CSV.

  2. 2

    Start the 14-day TheKeyBot trial and upload your price sheet; our team handles the technical setup, and there are no setup fees.

  3. 3

    Forward your business number to TheKeyBot during the trial and keep Workiz running in parallel.

  4. 4

    At the end of the trial, compare the call logs and keep the system that fits. If you switch, port your number or keep forwarding.

Frequently asked questions

How is TheKeyBot different from Workiz?▾
Workiz is field-service software (scheduling, invoicing, payments, client management) for more than 50 home-service trades, with AI answering sold as an add-on called Genius Answering. TheKeyBot is built locksmith-first: an AI receptionist is included on every plan, and Core adds quoting from your price sheet, scheduling + GPS dispatch, POS + payments and QuickBooks sync. Workiz details are from its own site as of October 2026; we make TheKeyBot.
Is TheKeyBot cheaper than Workiz?▾
We can't say, because Workiz doesn't publish its prices; you request a quote. TheKeyBot's prices are public: Lite is $149/mo (100 calls, then 50¢/min, messages only) and Core is $500/mo with 500 AI minutes, then 45¢/min, with unlimited users. Get a Workiz quote that includes Genius Answering and compare it with the plan you'd need here.
Can I keep my current phone number if I switch from Workiz?▾
Yes. TheKeyBot can port your existing number, give you a new one, or take calls you forward from your current line. Forwarding first lets you test before you commit.
Does TheKeyBot integrate with Workiz?▾
We don't publish a Workiz integration, so if you need to keep Workiz, ask us before you sign up. TheKeyBot Core has its own CRM, scheduling and dispatch, so you may not need both.
Why would a locksmith switch from Workiz to TheKeyBot?▾
The main difference is the phone. TheKeyBot includes an AI receptionist on every plan that answers in English and Spanish, and on Core it quotes from your price sheet, books the job and texts a payment link for a deposit on the same call.
When is Workiz the better choice?▾
If you run several trades, already use Workiz and want its add-ons, or only need scheduling and invoicing, staying with Workiz can make sense. Watch out for TheKeyBot's limits too: Lite takes messages only, and quoting, booking and dispatch start with Core at $500/mo.

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