Thryv markets the business. FollowUpDesk wins the quote.
Thryv is a broad small-business suite — websites, social, reviews, scheduling, payments. FollowUpDesk does one thing: turn forgotten quotes into booked jobs for trades. Different tools for different jobs.
Cancel anytime · Works on your phone · One job won pays for the year
Features
Built for trades, not every small business
Thryv serves dentists, salons, and contractors with the same product. FollowUpDesk is built only for contractors and the trades.
AI drafts every nudge
Thryv has templates and broadcasts. FollowUpDesk has stage-aware AI follow-ups written in your voice for trades quotes.
$29/month flat — no upsells
Thryv pricing scales with bundles and modules. FollowUpDesk is $29/month, period. Cancel in one click.
Setup in 5 minutes
FollowUpDesk has one job to do and you're running by the end of your coffee. No onboarding calls required.
FollowUpDesk vs Thryv
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Thryv |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Win more contractor quotes | All-in-one small-biz marketing & ops |
| Starting price | $29/month flat | Bundled tiers (higher) |
| Built for trades | Yes — only trades | No — generic |
| AI quote follow-ups | Yes — built in | Templates only |
| Quote pipeline tracking | Yes — core feature | Basic |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Onboarding required |
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Thryv or FollowUpDesk?
Thryv if you need a broad small-business suite across marketing, scheduling, and payments. FollowUpDesk if your real bleed is contractor quotes going cold.
Can I use both?
Yes, but most trades find FollowUpDesk alone solves the actual revenue leak for a fraction of the price.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support