A ZenMaid alternative for Portuguese-speaking cleaning teams

ZenMaid is software built for maid services, in English. If your team works better in Portuguese, or your ZenMaid bill grows with every person you add, Maid Planner may be a better fit.

Information checked on October 9, 2026

Published by Maid Planner. ZenMaid information comes from its official website and help center, checked on October 9, 2026, and may change.

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At a glance

A ZenMaid alternative for Portuguese-speaking cleaning teams
Maid PlannerZenMaid
Product languagesWeb dashboard in Portuguese, English and Spanish; app in Portuguese and EnglishApp in English; help center in English and Spanish
How the price growsBy appointment volume; unlimited teams on full plansMonthly plan plus a fee per active user beyond the owner
PlansEstimaid $9.99 (estimates only); Starter $34.99 (up to 90 appointments), Pro $59.99 (up to 200 appointments), Business $99.99 (unlimited)Starter $19 (up to 40 appointments), Pro $39, Pro Max $49
Extra usersThe pricing page lists no per-user fee; the plan changes with appointment volume$4 (Starter), $14 (Pro) or $24 (Pro Max) per active user per month
SMSSMS notifications are among the essential features of full plansBilled separately; bundles start at $14 for 125 messages
Free trial14 days, no credit card14 days
PayrollYesFrom the Pro plan
Suggested price from the home's addressYes, with EstimaidNot stated; estimates by email or estimate appointment
PaymentsStripeStripe and Square

When Maid Planner is the better fit

  • Your team prefers Portuguese, while customers get messages in English with your company name.
  • Your team is growing: with ZenMaid, every active user beyond the owner adds a monthly fee.
  • You want a suggested price from the home's address with Estimaid and payroll in the same system.

When ZenMaid may fit better

  • You work alone, run up to 40 appointments a month and are comfortable in English: Starter costs $19.
  • You need online booking forms for customers, available from the Pro plan.
  • You already get paid through Square.

Price in practice

Based on each site's list prices. SMS isn't included; ZenMaid bills it separately. For Maid Planner, the math follows the pricing page, which charges by appointment volume and lists no per-user fee.

ScenarioMaid PlannerZenMaid
Owner only, up to 40 appointments a monthStarter: $34.99Starter: $19
Owner + 4 cleaners, 150 appointments a monthPro: $59.99Pro + 4 users: $39 + $56 = $95
Owner + 9 cleaners, 300 appointments a monthBusiness: $99.99Pro + 9 users: $39 + $126 = $165

Frequently asked questions

Is ZenMaid available in Portuguese?

We didn't find a Portuguese version. ZenMaid's app is in English, and its help center is in English and Spanish.

How much does ZenMaid charge per user?

According to ZenMaid's help center, the plan price covers only the owner. Each additional active user costs $4 on Starter, $14 on Pro and $24 on Pro Max per month.

Is SMS extra on ZenMaid?

Yes. ZenMaid's plans don't include SMS charges; bundles start at $14 for 125 messages.

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