Escape GorillaDesk

GorillaDesk costs $99/month ($1,188/year). Nexa is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

GorillaDesk at $99/month costs $3,564 over 3 years at today's price. Nexa is $279 once — you save $3,285 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.

The Price Creep Timeline

GorillaDesk currently charges $99/month. At today's price, with no increase assumed, here is what it costs over three years:

Year 1
$1,188
Year 2
$1,188
Year 3
$1,188
3yr Total
$3,564
Nexa
$279

Every year you stay on GorillaDesk, the gap widens. The break-even point is 3 months. After that, GorillaDesk users keep paying while you keep $1,188+ per year.

The Real Problems with GorillaDesk

Price is not the only thing to weigh. Known limits of GorillaDesk:

✗SMS costs extra on top of the plan
✗Priced per route, so multi-crew operations multiply quickly

What GorillaDesk Does Well (Honest Assessment)

GorillaDesk is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, GorillaDesk may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Nexa does 90% of what GorillaDesk does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

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

1

Export Your Data

Go to GorillaDesk Settings, find Data Export. Download your client list, invoices, and expenses as CSV files.

2

Set Up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your client list and expense categories from the CSV files. Nexa walks you through the mapping.

3

Run Both in Parallel

Keep GorillaDesk active for 1-2 weeks while you verify everything transferred correctly. Use Nexa for new work, GorillaDesk as backup.

4

Cancel GorillaDesk

Once you are confident, cancel your GorillaDesk subscription before the next billing cycle. Download a final backup for your records.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel GorillaDesk only when you are confident. Zero risk.

See Your Exact Savings

Escape GorillaDesk — Get Nexa for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 3 months.

FAQ

Is Nexa really a full GorillaDesk replacement?

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

What happens to my data when I leave GorillaDesk?

Export everything before canceling. GorillaDesk provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Nexa 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 GorillaDesk when you are ready.

What if Nexa 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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