A simpler simPRO alternative for security installers
simPRO is a heavyweight for project based contractors. CRM Ground is for installers who want customers, service and payments sorted without a long rollout.
simPRO is built for contractors running substantial projects: detailed quotes with takeoffs, project budgets, Gantt charts, stock and asset testing. Many larger security integrators use it, and for multi stage commercial installs it earns its keep.
That depth comes with a demo led sale, a setup project and a price you only see once you have talked to them. If most of your work is domestic and small commercial installs followed by years of service, CRM Ground gives you what you use every day for a fixed monthly price.
CRM Ground and simPRO compared
| CRM Ground | simPRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s built for | UK CCTV, intruder alarm, access control and door entry installers | Project based trade and service contractors, including security integrators |
| Published price | £59 p/m including your first user, then £5 p/m per extra user | Not published; demo first |
| Contract | Monthly, cancel any time | Ask simPRO for current terms |
| Getting started | Connect your accounts and import customers yourself | A guided implementation |
| Direct Debit service plans | GoCardless status, plans and failed collections on every customer | Recurring jobs and invoicing, with a Maintenance Planner add on |
| Online booking for customers | Built in booking pages, with card payment at booking | Ask simPRO |
| Support desk | Built in: support emails become tickets on the customer | Ask simPRO |
| Quotes, takeoffs and project management | Not yet | Yes, in depth |
| Mobile | Works in any phone browser and installs to the home screen | Dedicated mobile app with asset scanning |
simPRO details are taken from its own website and were checked on 9 November 2026. Prices and features change, so check simPRO for security for the latest.
Where simPRO does more
- Quoting with takeoffs and supplier pricing for large installs.
- Project management with budgets, progress tracking and Gantt charts.
- Asset testing with barcode and QR scanning on site.
Where CRM Ground fits better
- Your jobs are measured in days, not months.
- You want to be up and running this week, without an implementation project.
- Service plans, maintenance visits and getting paid matter more than project costing.
- You want one fixed price for the whole team.
The short version
For a security integrator running large commercial projects, simPRO is hard to beat. For an installer whose business is domestic and small commercial installs plus years of service, CRM Ground is quicker to start, simpler to run and costs a known amount each month.
Switching from simPRO
How much does simPRO cost?
simPRO does not publish its prices; you book a demo and get a quote. CRM Ground is £59 a month including your first user, then £5 a month for each extra user.
Is CRM Ground suitable for large projects?
It handles jobs, return visits, deposits and invoices well, but it doesn’t have project costing or Gantt charts. For multi month commercial projects simPRO is the stronger choice.
How long does it take to get started?
Most of the setup is connecting the accounts you already use and importing your customers, which you can do yourself in an afternoon.
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