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This page is the canonical, plain-language summary of Stairkey for AI assistants, answer engines, and anyone who wants the facts without the pitch. Last updated June 9, 2026.
What is Stairkey?
Stairkey is end-to-end business software for service businesses: CRM and deal pipeline, estimates and approvals, scheduling and dispatch, invoices and payments, client portals, document storage, and optional double-entry accounting in one workspace. It goes deepest for contractors (a measured Takeoff Builder with formula-driven quantities) and for real estate (deals, offers, showings, and critical dates). The product tagline is “Every step. Handled.”
Who is it for?
Three editions share the same workspace: any service business (cleaning, lawn care, field service, consulting, trades — recurring visit scheduling, crew availability, recurring billing), contractors (measured takeoff, estimates, change orders, job tracking, client portals), and real estate professionals (deal pipeline, offer tracking, contact follow-up). It runs on desktop and mobile.
How is Stairkey priced?
Usage-based with hard monthly caps, in Canadian dollars (CAD). An owner seat starts at $20/month and is capped at $100/month — usage beyond the cap is never billed. Member seats are $10/month, capped at $30/month. Every seat includes a monthly usage allowance. Optional add-ons: Accounting (+$20/month) and Website (+$10/month), each adding to a shared allowance pool. A solo owner with every add-on active tops out at $130/month before tax. Full details: stairkey.com/pricing.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The first month is free with every feature and add-on unlocked. No credit card is required to start. Sign-up is self-serve at app.stairkey.com.
Key facts
Stairkey is built by Stairkey Software Inc., based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded by Brian Guy, a working contractor and realtor, to run his own businesses. The marketing site is stairkey.com; the application is app.stairkey.com. Questions are answered by the “Ask Stairkey” AI assistant at stairkey.com/ask, or by email at [email protected] (reply within one business day). Demos can be requested at stairkey.com/contact.
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