Head to head
Jobber vs Housecall Pro
Both run a home service business from quote to payment. The biggest difference is how many users each plan includes.
Checked September 2026. Facts come from each vendor's own website.
In Short
- Jobber starts lower for one person: $29 a month billed yearly
- Housecall Pro's Essentials plan includes 5 users for $149 a month billed yearly
- Both offer a 14 day free trial with no card
- Both sync with QuickBooks Online
Our team also builds shop software. It is not included in these comparisons.
The Short Version
Jobber and Housecall Pro do the same core jobs. Both book work, schedule the team, send quotes and invoices, and take payments. Both have a mobile app for the field.
The price models are where they split. Jobber's first three plans include one user, and each extra user is $29 a month. Housecall Pro's plans include 1, 5 or 8 users. So the right pick depends a lot on the size of your crew.
Jobber and Housecall Pro Side by Side
| Topic | Jobber | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo contractors up to teams of 15 or more in home service trades like lawn care, cleaning, HVAC and plumbing. Jobber also offers custom pricing for franchises and multi location businesses. | Home service pros from solo operators to growing teams across more than 50 trades. The MAX plan is aimed at larger businesses that want more tools and support. |
| Starting price shown | From $29 per month, billed yearly | From $59 per month, billed yearly |
| Plans shown | Core, Connect, Grow, Plus | Basic, Essentials, MAX |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 day free trial of the Grow plan, no credit card needed | 14 day free trial, no credit card needed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple locations | Yes | Not listed |
| Support listed | Phone, chat, email, help center | Phone, chat, help center |
| Named integrations | QuickBooks Online, Xero | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Google, Thumbtack, Zapier |
| Contract | Month to month with no commitment, or lower rates with a one year commitment or yearly prepay. | No contracts. Cancel anytime. |
Checked September 2026. Starting price is the lowest paid price each vendor showed plainly, before add ons and taxes.
Pick Jobber If
- You work alone or with one helper and want the lowest starting price shown. Jobber Core is $29 a month billed yearly.
- You use Xero for your books. Jobber names Xero and QuickBooks Online.
- You want email support as well as phone and chat.
- You want crew scheduling and custom reports, which are on Jobber's Plus plan.
Pick Housecall Pro If
- You have a team of up to 5. Housecall Pro Essentials includes 5 users for $149 a month billed yearly.
- You want online booking and review requests built in.
- You need route optimization or recurring service plans, which are on the MAX plan.
- You use QuickBooks Desktop, Thumbtack or Zapier. Housecall Pro names all three.
Features Each Vendor Names
Jobber
- Quotes and estimates that clients can approve online.
- Drag and drop scheduling and a team calendar.
- Invoicing with online card and bank payments.
- Automated visit reminders and quote follow ups.
- Two-way text messaging with clients on the Grow plan and up.
- Job costing to track profit on each job on the Grow plan and up.
- Time and expense tracking from the mobile app.
- Jobber AI helps with pricing and spotting upsell chances.
Housecall Pro
- Online booking so customers can book and pay online.
- Scheduling and dispatching for the whole team.
- Quotes and proposals with a price book.
- Invoicing and card payment processing.
- Review management to ask for customer reviews.
- Employee GPS tracking and routes on the Essentials plan and up.
- Flat rate pricing and checklist automations on the Essentials plan and up.
- Route optimization and recurring service plans on the MAX plan.
A Quick Price Check for a Crew of Five
Here is the math from the prices each vendor shows, billed yearly, before add ons and taxes.
- Jobber Grow: $149 a month for 1 user. Four more users at $29 each add $116. That is $265 a month.
- Housecall Pro Essentials: $149 a month with 5 users included.
Jobber's Plus plan includes 5 users at $399 a month billed yearly and adds crew scheduling, custom reports and marketing tools. Compare what you would actually use before you pick on price alone.
Watch Out
- Jobber: Only 1 user is included on Core, Connect and base Grow, and each extra user costs $29 a month. Crew scheduling, custom reports and the marketing tools are limited to the Plus plan or paid add ons.
- Housecall Pro: QuickBooks sync, GPS tracking and flat rate pricing start at the Essentials plan. Many add ons such as payroll, voice and websites are priced separately.
Common Questions
Is Jobber cheaper than Housecall Pro?
For one user, yes. Jobber Core is $29 a month billed yearly and Housecall Pro Basic is $59. For a team of five, Housecall Pro Essentials at $149 includes all 5 users, while Jobber charges $29 a month for each extra user.
Do Jobber and Housecall Pro have free trials?
Yes. Both offer a 14 day free trial with no credit card needed. Jobber's trial is of its Grow plan.
Do they work with QuickBooks?
Yes. Both name QuickBooks Online. Housecall Pro also names QuickBooks Desktop. Jobber also names Xero. On Housecall Pro, QuickBooks sync starts at the Essentials plan.
Do I have to sign a contract?
Jobber offers month to month billing, or lower rates with a one year commitment. Housecall Pro says there are no contracts and you can cancel anytime.
We have no user reviews, so this page has no ratings or scores. Jobber and Housecall Pro are trademarks of their owners. T3CHS is not connected to either company.
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