Jobber vs Housecall Pro
Both are built for small home service businesses and cover scheduling, quoting, invoicing and payments, and both offer free trials. The choice usually comes down to how you work day to day.
Pick Jobber if
- Your work starts with a quote and approval
- You want a clean client portal for approvals and payments
Pick Housecall Pro if
- You run fast-turn residential calls in trades like HVAC or plumbing
- You want marketing extras from the same vendor
Try both
Run the same real job through each trial: quote, schedule, invoice, get paid. The one your crew doesn’t complain about wins.
Pricing compared
From each vendor’s pricing page, checked Oct 22, 2026 (US dollars, 1 user, launch promotions left out).
| Plan level | Jobber | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Core: $29/mo billed annually, $49/mo monthly | Quote only |
| Middle (mid-price pick) | Connect: $99/mo billed annually, $139/mo monthly | Quote only |
| Top | Grow: $149/mo billed annually, $199/mo monthly | Quote only |
| Free trial | Yes, no credit card required | 14 days, no credit card required |
Housecall Pro doesn’t publish plan prices; its pricing page offers tailored pricing after a demo. Mid-price pick: Jobber Connect, the middle published plan.
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FAQ
Do they work on phones?
Both have mobile apps for technicians in the field.
Can I import my customers?
Both accept customer imports; ask support to help during the trial.