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Autopilot vs Zotley
Zotley is a polished new FSM built around voice commands, recurring billing, and route optimization. Its AI acts inside the app, not as a phone receptionist answering new leads.
The Zotley alternative with a complete front office
The numbers that decide it, side by side.
| Comparison point |  |  Zotley |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo flat | $39.50/mo |
| Team members included | 1, 5, or 10 by plan | 1, 5, or unlimited users by plan |
| Free trial | 2 weeks, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
| Onboarding fee | $0 | None advertised |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | Cancel anytime |
| AI receptionist | Full Throttle, $149/mo | In-app AI agent, not a phone receptionist |
| Full business phone system | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Not advertised |
| Support | Human support chat, no ticket queue | Email; live chat and manager on Business |
Last updated July 2026. Zotley details are based on publicly available information; verify with Zotley.
Who is Zotley?
Zotley handles quotes, recurring services, card-on-file billing, scheduling, route optimization, live crew progress, invoices, Stripe payments, GPS, customer portals, email broadcasts, and an AI agent that executes typed or spoken commands.
Starter is $39.50 for one user, Pro is $99.50 for five and adds AI, automations, routes, SMS, payments, and GPS, and Business is $199.50 with unlimited users. Every plan begins with a 14-day no-card trial.
Who is Autopilot?
Autopilot is an all-in-one CRM built for home service businesses: junk removal, cleaning, landscaping, moving, and the rest of the trades that keep neighborhoods running. Plans start at $49 a month for scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and online booking. Crew at $99 adds two-way texting and limited calling. Full Throttle at $149 adds the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools. Plans include 1, 5, or 10 team members respectively.
It was built by a founder who ran his own junk removal company and got tired of paying for three tools that didn't talk to each other. Over 400 businesses run on it today, and it holds a 4.8 rating on the App Store and 4.9 on Google Play.
The practical difference is the front office. Autopilot combines the CRM and field workflow with a business phone, AI receptionist, call intelligence, and customer marketing on Full Throttle.
Feature by feature
Not just checkmarks. Where a feature costs extra or sits on a higher plan, the table says so.
Phone & AI
| Comparison point | | Zotley |
|---|---|---|
| AI receptionist that answers and books calls | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | In-app AI agent, not a phone receptionist |
| Built-in business phone (VoIP) | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| Call recording & transcripts | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| AI call summaries | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| Two-way business texting | Crew and Full Throttle | SMS notifications on Pro |
Scheduling & Jobs
| Comparison point | | Zotley |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling & dispatch | ||
| Online booking | Customer portal | |
| Estimates & quotes | ||
| Client & lead management | ||
| iOS & Android crew app | 4.8 App Store / 4.9 Google Play | Crew app advertised |
Payments & Money
| Comparison point | | Zotley |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | Stripe online payments | |
| QuickBooks sync | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| Price book | Not published | |
| Customer tipping | Not published |
Marketing & Growth
| Comparison point | | Zotley |
|---|---|---|
| Review funnel | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| SMS blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | SMS notifications |
| Email blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | 100/mo on Starter |
| Automated marketing sequences | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Automations on Pro |
| Google Ads tracking | Full Throttle ($149/mo) |
What you actually pay
Autopilot
- Starter$49/mo
- Crew$99/mo
- Full Throttle$149/mo
Clear plans for 1, 5, or 10 team members. No onboarding fee or annual contract. Free 2-week trial.
Zotley
- Starter$39.50/mo
- Pro$99.50/mo
- Business$199.50/mo
Last updated July 2026. Zotley details are based on publicly available information; verify with Zotley.
The bottom line
Two different tools for two different businesses. Here is the honest split.
Choose Zotley if…
- You care most about voice-controlled job actions
- You want route optimization
- You want recurring subscriptions and auto-billing
Choose Autopilot if…
- You need an ai that answers phone calls
- You want a built-in business phone
- You want published quickbooks and review tools
- You want one system for calls, texts, scheduling, payments, reviews, and campaigns
Switching from Zotley takes an afternoon
Four steps, and our team does the heavy one for you.
- 1
Export your customers
Pull your client list out of Zotley as a CSV. Every FSM platform supports this, and it takes about five minutes.
- 2
We import everything for you
Send us the file and our team loads your customers, jobs, and price book into Autopilot as part of free onboarding. No spreadsheet wrestling on your end.
- 3
Point your phone number at Autopilot
On Full Throttle, keep your existing business number. We port it or forward it, so calls start landing in Autopilot with recording, transcripts, and the AI receptionist behind them.
- 4
Run both for a week, then cut over
Your Zotley account keeps working during your free trial. Most crews book their first Autopilot job on day one and cancel the old subscription within the month.
- 400+
- businesses run on Autopilot
- 4.9
- Google Play rating
- 4.8
- App Store rating
- $49
- per month starting price
Autopilot vs Zotley: your questions
The things owners actually ask before they switch.
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Zotley is a trademark of Zotley. Autopilot is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Zotley. Competitor pricing and feature information is based on publicly available sources as of July 2026 and may have changed; features missing from a plan may be available on higher plans or for an additional fee. Confirm details with the vendor before buying.