It’s Giving Pool vs. Skimmer
Skimmer is a well-established, full-featured pool service platform — and for plenty of companies it’s a great fit. It’s Giving Pool is the focused alternative for owners running 1–5 trucks who want flat pricing, the route-and-proof essentials, and a setup call with the person who builds the product.
Straight talk
Skimmer has spent years building a deep, polished product with a large customer base, built-in invoicing, and a big integration ecosystem. If you want an all-in-one suite, they’ve earned the look. We built It’s Giving Pool for a narrower job: running the weekly route for a small crew, proving every visit, and keeping pricing flat as you add techs. What follows is an honest take on where each one fits.
Which is the better fit?
Side by side
| Feature | It’s Giving Pool | Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Companies running 1–5 trucks | Pool service businesses of every size |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly rate, unlimited techs | Tiered plans — see Skimmer for current pricing |
| Route optimization & day map | Core focus | Included |
| Proof of service — readings, photos, history | Core focus | Included |
| Invoicing & payments | Not yet — pairs with QuickBooks | Built in |
| Integrations | Focused, fewer by design | Larger ecosystem |
| Setup | Founder loads your clients & builds week one with you | Onboarding & support team |
| Commitment | Month-to-month, export anytime | See Skimmer’s current terms |
We don’t do invoicing yet — most pilot companies run QuickBooks alongside It’s Giving Pool. See full plans on the pricing page.
Common questions
Yes. It’s built for the same core job — running and proving pool service routes — but focused on companies with 1–5 trucks who want flat pricing and hands-on setup. It’s a leaner alternative, not a feature-for-feature clone.
Yes. Send us your client list — a spreadsheet export works fine — and we load it for you on a setup call, then build your first week of routes together. Most companies are up and running within a day.
Not yet. Skimmer has built-in invoicing and payments; we don’t. Most of our pilot companies run QuickBooks alongside It’s Giving Pool. We’d rather be excellent at routes and proof of service than average at billing.
It’s Giving Pool is a flat monthly rate with unlimited techs and no per-tech fees. Skimmer uses tiered plans, so the right comparison depends on your route count and crew — check Skimmer’s current pricing and run the numbers for your business.
Ready when you are
Bring your client list and we’ll show you exactly how It’s Giving Pool would run your week. If Skimmer is the better fit for you, we’ll tell you directly.
Skimmer is a trademark of its respective owner. It’s Giving Pool is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Skimmer. This comparison reflects our perspective using publicly available information as of June 2026; product features and pricing change often — please confirm current details on Skimmer’s website.