Escape Follow Up Boss

Follow Up Boss costs $499/month ($5,988/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Follow Up Boss at $499/month costs $20,090 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $19,811 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $299 vs $828-$12,000/year

The Price Creep Timeline

Follow Up Boss currently charges $499/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your Follow Up Boss subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1
$5,988
Year 2
$6,671
Year 3
$7,431
3yr Total
$20,090
5yr Total
$37,590
Helix
$279

Every year you stay on Follow Up Boss, the gap widens. The break-even point is 1 months. After that, Follow Up Boss users keep paying while you keep $5,988+ per year.

The Real Problems with Follow Up Boss

Price is not the only issue. Follow Up Boss users consistently report these problems:

Real estate only
Expensive team pricing
No invoicing
No job management

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Follow Up Boss users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

1

Export your data

Settings > Data Export. Download as CSV.

2

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import clients and data.

3

Parallel run

Run both 1-2 weeks to verify.

4

Cancel Follow Up Boss

Cancel before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Follow Up Boss only when you are confident. Zero risk.

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Follow Up Boss — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 1 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full Follow Up Boss replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Follow Up Boss may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Follow Up Boss?

Export everything before canceling. Follow Up Boss provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Follow Up Boss when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.

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