If you are comparing septic business software, you are probably trying to answer one question: which platform will make my daily operations cleaner? Not which has the most features, the biggest brand, or the best sales pitch — but which one will help your team finish each day with routes completed, invoices sent, and compliance records ready.
This guide compares the three main options for septic-focused operations: PumpDocket, ServiceCore, and Tank Track. Every claim below is sourced from publicly available information — company websites, app store listings, and published documentation. Where information is not publicly available, we say so.
Quick overview
PumpDocket is built for septic and liquid waste operations running 1-15 trucks. Transparent pricing, no contracts, 30-day free trial. Launched 2026. Bootstrapped.
ServiceCore was originally built for portable restroom companies and has expanded into septic, dumpster, and roll-off operations. $54M investment from Mainsail Partners (2022). Annual contracts. No free trial. Founded ~2015, headquartered in Lakewood, CO.
Tank Track is designed for septic, grease trap, and portable toilet operations (1-10 trucks). Family-owned, founded 2013, based in New Hampshire. Month-to-month contracts starting at $149/mo. No free trial (60-day money-back guarantee). Browser-based — no native mobile app.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | PumpDocket | ServiceCore | Tank Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published on website | Not published — demo required | Published on registration page |
| Starting price | $99/mo (1-3 trucks) | Not public | $149/mo (1 truck) |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Annual contract | Month-to-month |
| Free trial | Yes (30 days) | No | No (60-day money-back guarantee) |
| Setup time | Hours (self-serve + concierge) | Multi-week with specialist | Minutes to sign up, hours to customize |
| Mobile app | Works in any phone browser + offline | Native iOS + Android | No native app (browser-only) |
| Primary market | Septic and liquid waste (1-15 trucks) | Portable restroom, septic, dumpster | Septic, grease, portables (1-10 trucks) |
| Compliance | 50-state regulatory profiles built in | Varies — contact for details | State-specific trip tickets and manifests (TX, OH, others) |
| Sales process | Self-serve, no call required | Demo call required | Self-serve registration |
| Accounting | QuickBooks sync | QuickBooks integration | QuickBooks journal entries |
| Per-user fees | None — unlimited team members | Per-truck pricing model | Unlimited users included |
| Founded | 2026 | ~2015 | 2013 |
Information sourced from each company's public website, app store listings, and published documentation. Last verified March 2026.
When to choose PumpDocket
PumpDocket is the strongest fit when:
- You run a septic or liquid waste operation with 1-15 trucks
- Dispatch, compliance, and same-day invoicing are your core workflow needs
- You want transparent pricing without a sales call
- You value month-to-month flexibility over long-term contracts
- You need 50-state compliance built in, not configured by you
- You handle both septic and grease trap work on one platform
PumpDocket's limitation: it is new (2026) and focused specifically on liquid waste. If you need a platform with years of user base or coverage across non-hauling trades, the other options have a head start.
When to choose ServiceCore
ServiceCore is the strongest fit when:
- Your primary business is portable restroom rental and inventory management
- You need unit-level tracking for hundreds of deployed assets
- You manage delivery and pickup logistics alongside service routes
- You also handle dumpsters or roll-off containers
- You prefer an established platform with a large user base
ServiceCore was built for portable restroom companies and has expanded from there. If rental logistics is your primary operational challenge, their platform depth in that area is hard to match. The trade-off is annual contracts, no free trial, and a longer setup process.
When to choose Tank Track
Tank Track is the strongest fit when:
- You are a smaller septic, grease, or portables operation (1-10 trucks) and want simplicity above all
- You are comfortable with a browser-only interface (no native mobile app)
- You work alongside QuickBooks and need journal-entry-style integration
- You want a family-owned company with a personal relationship model
- You value strong state-specific compliance features (TX trip tickets, OH reports, multi-state manifests)
Tank Track has been serving septic, grease, and portable toilet operators since 2013 and has a loyal user base among smaller operations. They offer route optimization with Google Maps integration and solid compliance features. The trade-offs are no native mobile app, no SMS notifications (email only), and no free trial (though they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee).
What this comparison does not include
This comparison is based on publicly available information. Here is what we could not verify:
- Specific dollar pricing for ServiceCore (they do not publish pricing publicly). Tank Track shows starting pricing on their registration page.
- Customer counts for any platform
- Internal feature roadmaps
- Anything that requires a demo or sales call to learn
If you have information that contradicts anything above, please let us know at hello@pumpdocket.com and we will update this page.
How to use this comparison
Do not choose based on a table. Use this as a starting point, then run the same one-day test with each platform that fits your operation:
- Import a sample of your real customers, sites, and tanks
- Build one day's route with mixed job types
- Complete jobs from a mobile device in the field
- Generate invoices from completed work
- Export a compliance manifest
The platform that completes this sequence fastest with the fewest manual interventions is usually the best fit for your operation. Tables compare features. Trials compare workflow quality.
Information about ServiceCore was gathered from publicly available sources including servicecore.com, Apple App Store listings, and the Mainsail Partners press release (February 2022). Information about Tank Track was gathered from tank-track.com, their FAQ page, and their registration page. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ServiceCore or Tank Track. Last verified March 2026. If you spot something that needs updating, email hello@pumpdocket.com and we will fix it within 48 hours.