This is the real comparison most contractors need but nobody writes honestly about. Housecall Pro and Jobber target the exact same market — small to mid-size service companies — and they're close enough in features that the wrong comparison article will just confuse you more.
I've spent real time in both platforms. Here's what actually matters.
Pricing comparison
| Plan tier | Housecall Pro | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Solo / Entry | $59/mo (Basic, 1 user) | $39/mo (Core, 1 user) |
| Small team | $149/mo (Essentials, up to 5) | $129/mo (Connect, up to 5) |
| Growing business | $299/mo (MAX, unlimited) | $249/mo (Grow, up to 15) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Contract | No | No |
Jobber is $20-50/month cheaper at every tier. Not a huge difference, but over a year that's $240-600. Whether the Housecall Pro features justify the premium depends on what you need.
Where Housecall Pro beats Jobber
- Built-in price book. HCP has a price book feature that lets you build flat-rate menus for common jobs. Jobber doesn't have this — you're building line items from scratch or duplicating old quotes
- Instapay / same-day deposits. HCP offers next-day or even same-day deposits (for a fee). Jobber's standard processing takes 2-3 business days
- Marketing tools. HCP includes postcard marketing, email campaigns, and a review management dashboard. Jobber's marketing is limited to basic email follow-ups
- Online booking page. HCP gives you a booking page where customers schedule directly — works well for recurring services. Jobber has a request form, but it's less polished
- Consumer app presence. Housecall Pro has a consumer-facing app where homeowners can find and book services. Extra lead source at no cost
Where Jobber beats Housecall Pro
- Easier to learn. Jobber's interface is cleaner and more intuitive. New employees figure it out faster with less training
- Better quoting workflow. Jobber's quote-to-invoice pipeline is smoother. Line items, optional add-ons, and client approval all flow naturally
- Client hub. Jobber's client-facing portal is more polished. Customers can approve quotes, pay invoices, and request work in one place
- Batch invoicing. If you run recurring routes (lawn care, cleaning, pest control), Jobber's batch invoicing saves serious time compared to HCP
- Job forms and checklists. Custom forms your techs fill out on-site. Great for inspections, quality control, and CYA documentation
- Lower price. At every tier. If the features are comparable for your needs, why pay more?
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Feature | Housecall Pro | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling / Dispatch | ✅ Good | ✅ Good |
| GPS tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Invoicing | ✅ | ✅ Better workflow |
| Quoting | ✅ | ✅ Better |
| Price book | ✅ | ❌ |
| Online booking | ✅ Better | ✅ Basic |
| Review management | ✅ | ✅ (limited) |
| Marketing tools | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Basic only |
| Batch invoicing | ✅ | ✅ Better |
| Job forms | ✅ Basic | ✅ Better |
| QuickBooks sync | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mobile app | ✅ Solid | ✅ Solid |
Best for: by trade
| Trade / scenario | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC / Plumbing | Housecall Pro | Price book and flat-rate features |
| Lawn care / Landscaping | Jobber | Batch invoicing for recurring routes |
| Cleaning services | Jobber | Recurring jobs and client hub |
| Electrical | Either | Both work fine, pick the interface you prefer |
| Pest control | Jobber | Route optimization and batch invoicing |
| Handyman | Jobber | Simpler quoting workflow, lower price |
| Want marketing built-in | Housecall Pro | Postcards, email campaigns, booking page |
Bottom line
These two platforms are closer than any comparison article (including this one) will make it seem. If you're currently using neither, just pick one and start. The productivity gain from going digital — any digital tool — is massive compared to the marginal difference between HCP and Jobber.
If I had to choose one for a brand new contractor with no specific needs? Jobber. It's cheaper, simpler, and the quoting workflow is better out of the box. But if you're running an HVAC or plumbing shop and you want a price book without buying a third-party solution, Housecall Pro earns its premium.
Try both free trials. Spend a day in each. You'll know within an hour which interface feels right for how your brain works.
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