Section 1
TL;DR
| Feature | Pooly | Pool Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Pool native software | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded payments | Native, owned stack | Partner routed via processor |
| Consumer financing | Native, in the quote flow | Not offered |
| Route optimization | Yes (AI assisted) | Yes |
| Chemical tracking + LSI | Yes | Yes (deep chemistry science) |
| Mobile app | Web at beta, native coming soon | iOS + Android |
| Customer support | Direct, founder led | Tiered support |
Section 2
At a glance
Pooly
Pool service operating system. Pool Brain has chemistry as center. We have economics as center. Different bets.
Pool Brain
Pool specific software. Clear identity: water chemistry done well. LSI calculations, chemical recommendations, lab grade reporting are deep. Established mobile app.
Section 3
Feature by feature
Chemistry
Pool Brain is deeper. Pooly does LSI auto calc and AI recommendations from readings. Sufficient for most operators.
Routing
Pooly is AI assisted. Pool Brain is more manual.
Customer portal
Both have it. Pooly also runs financing in single integrated flow.
Office
Pool Brain reporting is more polished today.
Mobile
Pool Brain iOS/Android is mature. Pooly is web at beta.
Section 4
Embedded payments: native vs partner routed
Pool Brain is partner routed processor. Pooly is native rails. Three operator changes: timeline control, processing rate transparency, auto pay in one flow.
Architecture comparison
Pooly: native rails
- One platform, one relationship
- Operator owns the rate
- Auto pay + financing in one flow
Pool Brain: routed through Partner processor
- Two layers of margin
- Funding timeline set by third party
- Separate processor portal handoffs
Section 5
Consumer financing
Pool Brain does not offer integrated consumer financing. Pooly financing is native, inside the quote and customer portal. Two reasons it matters: conversion at the quote, operator workflow.
Section 6
Pricing and economics
Pricing is being finalized. Reach out for current pricing and a TCO walk through that includes payment processing economics.
Section 7
Who picks which
Pick Pooly if
card volume material; sell upgrade jobs; want operations + payments + financing in one platform; want direct founder access; web on mobile works for now.
Stay on Pool Brain if
chemistry science is your differentiator; need native mobile day one; do not process much card volume; do not sell upgrade jobs; not interested in beta.
Where Pool Brain wins
- Water chemistry depth. Mobile app. Reporting polish. Maturity. Specialist user base.
Section 8
Migrating from Pool Brain to Pooly
We do not make migration hard. Pooly comes with a 30 day free trial. During the trial, we import your customer records, route assignments, service history, and chemical readings. Run both systems through the trial if you want.
At the end of 30 days, you decide. If Pooly works for your business, cancel Pool Brain and you are fully running on Pooly. Setup is done. No cutover weekend. No double billing period. If it does not work, walk away. No charge.
Most operators are fully set up on Pooly within the first week of the trial and use the rest of the time to stress test it against their current workflow before committing.
Talk to the founders directly
Real reply, no auto responder. Same people who build the product.
Section 9
FAQ
Is Pooly cheaper than Pool Brain?
Pricing is in finalization. Native payments change the TCO math.
Can Pooly import my Pool Brain data?
Yes. Records, routes, service history, and chemical readings are imported during the 30 day free trial. Run both systems through the trial.
Does Pool Brain offer customer financing?
Pool Brain does not appear to offer integrated financing. Pooly does, natively.
Is Pool Brain chemistry better than Pooly?
Pool Brain is deeper today. Pooly is sufficient for most operators.
Embedded payments comparison?
Pool Brain is partner routed. Pooly is native.
Mobile app?
Pooly is web at beta. Native iOS/Android is coming.
How long does it take to switch from Pool Brain to Pooly?
Pooly comes with a 30 day free trial. During the trial we import your customer, route, and service data. Most operators are fully set up within the first week. At the end of 30 days, if Pooly works for your business, cancel Pool Brain and you are done. No cutover weekend. No double billing.
Beta safety?
Iterating, not unstable. Direct founder access.
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