Choosing janitorial management software is a big decision for a small cleaning company. Swept and FacilityCare IQ are two of the most popular platforms in the space, but they serve different needs. This comparison breaks down the key differences to help you decide which is the right fit for your operation.

Overview

Swept has been in the janitorial software space since 2015 and focuses on communication and time tracking for cleaning teams. It's a well-established platform with a large user base in North America.

FacilityCare IQ is a newer platform built specifically for small to mid-sized cleaning companies that need proof-of-service documentation, quality management, and client-facing tools. It emphasizes GPS verification, inspection reports, and a client portal.

Feature Comparison

Scheduling and Dispatch

Both platforms offer scheduling tools that allow you to assign crews to facilities and manage recurring visits. FacilityCare IQ adds proximity-based crew assignment and automatic schedule optimization, while Swept focuses on simplicity with drag-and-drop scheduling.

Time Tracking and GPS

Swept offers GPS-based time tracking with location stamps. FacilityCare IQ takes this further with geofence-verified check-in and check-out, providing tamper-proof visit verification that can be shared directly with clients as proof of service.

Quality Management

This is where the platforms diverge significantly. FacilityCare IQ includes digital checklists with photo evidence, automated inspection reports, quality scoring, and trend analysis — all designed to create professional quality documentation. Swept has basic task checklists but does not offer the same level of quality reporting.

Client Portal

FacilityCare IQ includes a branded client portal where your clients can view visit status, access inspection reports, track quality trends, and communicate directly with your team. Swept does not currently offer a client-facing portal.

Communication

Swept's built-in messaging system is a strong point, offering in-app chat with automatic translation for multilingual teams. FacilityCare IQ supports multilingual interfaces across six languages and integrates communication through the client portal and team notifications.

Bidding and Proposals

FacilityCare IQ includes bid management tools that let you create professional proposals, track bid status, and convert won bids into active contracts automatically. Swept does not include bidding features.

Pricing

Swept uses per-user pricing that can scale quickly as your team grows. FacilityCare IQ offers tiered pricing based on the number of facilities, starting with a free plan for companies managing up to 2 facilities. This makes FacilityCare IQ more predictable for companies that are growing their client base.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Swept if: Your primary need is team communication and basic time tracking, you have a large team that needs in-app messaging, or you're already integrated into Swept's ecosystem.

Choose FacilityCare IQ if: You need proof-of-service documentation to retain and win clients, you want a client portal to reduce communication overhead, you need professional inspection reports and quality scoring, or you're a growing company that wants predictable per-facility pricing.

The Bottom Line

Both platforms solve real problems for cleaning companies. Swept excels at internal team communication. FacilityCare IQ excels at external client-facing quality management. For small cleaning companies focused on winning and retaining commercial contracts through proof of quality, FacilityCare IQ offers a more complete solution at a more predictable price point.