Jobber

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All-in-one job management software for service businesses

How to Replace Jobber

Overview

Jobber is a comprehensive platform designed for service-based businesses to manage quotes, invoicing, scheduling, and customer relationships. It streamlines operations from job estimation through completion and payment.

Features

48 features across 22 categories

Accounting(3)

Bank Account ReconciliationPremium

Match invoices and payments with bank transactions for accurate accounting.

Expense TrackingPremium

Log expenses and materials used on jobs to calculate accurate profit margins.

Time TrackingPremium

Track time spent on jobs for labor cost analysis and accurate invoicing.

Also in: Melio, Lemonway, Square

Analytics(2)

Dashboard

Personalized dashboard showing key metrics, upcoming jobs, and business performance.

Reports & Analytics

Track revenue, profit margins, job completion rates, and team performance metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Automated Follow-upsPremium

Set up automatic follow-up communications based on job stage or customer actions.

Recurring JobsPremium

Automate scheduling and invoicing for recurring service appointments.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(4)

Invoicing

Generate invoices automatically and accept online payments through integrated payment processing.

Mobile Payment CollectionPremium

Accept payments directly on mobile devices at the job site using card readers.

Payment Processing

Accept credit cards, debit cards, and online payments with competitive processing rates.

Tax CalculationAIPremium

Automatically calculate and apply correct tax rates for different service types and regions.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Business Management(1)

Multi-Location SupportPremium

Manage multiple business locations with separate teams, customers, and reporting.

Also in: MYOB, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(3)

Automated RemindersPremium

Send automatic SMS and email reminders to customers about upcoming appointments.

Customer Communication

Unified inbox for managing SMS, email, and in-app messages with customers.

Two-Way SMSPremium

Send and receive SMS messages directly within Jobber for customer communication.

Customer Management(4)

CRM

Centralized customer database with contact history, notes, and service history tracking.

Customer Portal

Allows customers to view quotes, invoices, payment status, and schedule appointments online.

Online BookingPremium

Allow customers to self-service book appointments directly from a public booking page.

Service History

Automatically track all services performed for each customer across time.

Also in: QuickBooks, Setmore, Setmore

Customization(3)

Custom Fields

Add custom fields to quotes, invoices, and customer records for specific needs.

Form BuilderPremium

Create custom forms to collect customer information and preferences on quotes.

White Label OptionsPremium

Customize branding with company logo, colors, and domain for client-facing tools.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Developer Tools(1)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for custom integrations and building automations.

Documentation(3)

Digital SignaturesPremium

Collect electronic signatures on mobile devices for job completion and approval.

Document Storage

Store and organize documents, contracts, and files securely within Jobber.

Photo Documentation

Capture before/after photos on mobile and attach them to jobs for documentation.

Inventory(1)

Inventory ManagementPremium

Track materials, supplies, and inventory levels across jobs and locations.

Job Management(1)

Warranty ManagementPremium

Track warranty information and automatically create reminders for warranty work.

Marketing(2)

Customer ReviewsPremium

Automatically request and display customer reviews and ratings.

Email CampaignsPremium

Send targeted email campaigns to customers for marketing and follow-ups.

Mobile(2)

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android apps for field teams to access jobs, photos, and customer information on-site.

Mobile Offline Mode

Access job information and complete work offline with automatic sync when online.

Productivity(1)

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple jobs or customers at once to increase efficiency.

Project Management(2)

Job Checklists

Create and track task checklists for standardizing job completion steps.

Job Tracking

Real-time visibility into job status from quote through completion and payment.

Quoting(4)

Estimate Templates

Pre-built and customizable estimate templates for different service types.

Proposal TemplatesPremium

Professional proposal templates for larger projects and clients.

Quote Templates Library

Access to pre-built quote templates for common service types and industries.

Quoting

Create professional quotes with customizable templates and send them directly to customers.

Sales(1)

Lead Management

Capture and organize leads with automatic assignment to sales team members.

Scheduling(3)

Route OptimizationAIPremium

AI-powered route optimization to minimize travel time and fuel costs.

Scheduling & Calendar

Drag-and-drop scheduling interface to assign jobs to team members and manage daily calendar.

Service Area MappingAIPremium

Define service areas and automatically calculate travel time and mileage.

Security(2)

Audit LogsPremium

Track all user actions and changes made in the system for compliance and security.

Permission ManagementPremium

Granular role-based access control to limit what team members can see and do.

Team Collaboration(2)

Subcontractor ManagementPremium

Assign jobs to subcontractors and track costs, payments, and performance.

Team Management

Create teams, assign permissions, track performance metrics, and manage employee roles.

Tracking(1)

GeofencingPremium

Track when team members arrive at and leave job locations using GPS.

Pricing

Starter

$29/mo
  • Basic job management
  • mobile app
  • quoting
  • invoicing
  • up to 3 team members

Pro

Popular
$59/mo
  • All Starter features
  • plus SMS
  • reviews
  • online booking
  • unlimited team members

Business

$99/mo
  • All Pro features
  • plus route optimization
  • API access
  • multi-location
  • advanced reporting

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom pricing with dedicated support
  • SSO
  • advanced integrations

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Jobber

Monthly$29/mo
Yearly$348/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $108
SaaS
$348
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $324
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $540
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 48 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Jobber alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy Jobber

Better Value
Monthly cost$290/mo
3-year total$10,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Jobber saves ~$26,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations

CalendlyConstant ContactDropboxGmailGoogle CalendarGoogle DriveGoogle MapsGuidepointHubSpotMailchimpMicrosoft TeamsOneDriveOutlook CalendarPayPalQuickBooks OnlineServicemaxSlackSquareStripeTwilioTypeformWaveXeroZapierZendesk