Jobber vs Housecall Pro for small crews
Both tools cover the core loop of quote, schedule, invoice, and get paid. The real differences for a small crew are how they charge for users, what each tier unlocks, and how they price AI call answering.
Quick verdict
- Solo operator, tight budget: Jobber Core is the cheapest entry we found at $29/mo billed annually, versus Housecall Pro Basic at $59/mo billed annually.
- Crew of 2 to 5: Housecall Pro Essentials includes 5 users for $149/mo billed annually. Jobber's 5-user options are Connect at $149/mo or Grow at $229/mo billed annually.
- Crew of 6 to 8: Housecall Pro Max includes 8 users for $299/mo billed annually. With Jobber you would add users at $29/mo each or move to a 10-user tier.
- Want contract flexibility: both offer month-to-month billing at higher prices. Jobber also offers a monthly plan with a 1 year commitment at a middle price.
Jobber pricing
Jobber's page lists three billing options: monthly with no commitment, monthly with a 1 year commitment, and annual prepaid. Extra users are $29/mo each (Jobber pricing).
| Plan and users | Monthly, no commitment | Monthly, 1 year commitment | Billed annually |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core, 1 user | $49/mo | $39/mo | $29/mo |
| Connect, 1 user | $139/mo | $119/mo | $99/mo |
| Connect, 5 users | $199/mo | $169/mo | $149/mo |
| Grow, 1 user | $199/mo | $169/mo | $149/mo |
| Grow, 5 users | $299/mo | $259/mo | $229/mo |
| Plus, 5 users | $499/mo | $439/mo | $399/mo |
What each Jobber tier adds
- Core: online booking and scheduling, quotes, invoices with online payments, a basic website, reporting, and 100+ app integrations.
- Connect: adds automated client reminders, automatic payments, checklists, automated quote and invoice follow-ups, QuickBooks Online sync, and time and expense tracking.
- Grow: adds richer quotes with optional line items, automatic time tracking, job costing, two-way SMS, and custom automations.
- Plus: adds crew scheduling, unlimited job photos and videos, custom reports, Pipeline, Marketing Suite, an AI Receptionist, and dedicated onboarding with Premium Support.
Housecall Pro pricing
| Plan | Users included | Billed monthly | Billed annually |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 | $79/mo | $59/mo |
| Essentials | 5 | $189/mo | $149/mo |
| Max | 8, then $35/mo per extra user | $329/mo | $299/mo |
What each Housecall Pro tier adds
- Basic: online booking, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoicing, payments and consumer financing, price book, job costing, and review management.
- Essentials: adds routes, flat-rate pricing, checklist automations, photo reports, employee GPS tracking, commissions, and QuickBooks Online sync.
- Max: adds a sales proposal tool, recurring service plans, route optimization, open API access, a dedicated onboarding specialist, and escalated phone support.
Side by side
| Jobber | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed price | $29/mo (Core, annual) | $59/mo (Basic, annual) |
| Extra users | $29/mo each | $35/mo each on Max |
| Free trial | 14 days on Grow, no credit card | 14 days on Max, no credit card |
| Contracts | Month to month, 1 year monthly, or annual prepaid | Says no long-term contracts required |
| Card payments | 2.9% + 30¢ online; Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢ | Starts at 2.59% |
| Bank (ACH) payments | 1% | 1% |
| AI call answering | Receptionist: included on Plus, $29/mo add-on otherwise | CSR AI listed as part of its AI tools; price not shown on the pricing page |
| Spanish | Mobile app in Spanish for team members (not admins or owners) | App and support available in Spanish |
Which fits your crew?
Solo lawn care or pressure washing operator
If you mostly need quotes, a schedule, and invoices you can get paid on, Jobber Core is the lowest-cost option on these two price lists. If you want automated reminders and QuickBooks sync, compare Jobber Connect ($99/mo annual) with Housecall Pro Basic ($59/mo annual), and check which features you actually need in each tier list above.
Cleaning or handyman crew of 3 to 5
Housecall Pro Essentials includes 5 users, GPS tracking, routes, and QuickBooks sync at $149/mo annual. Jobber Connect at 5 users is the same $149/mo annual and includes QuickBooks sync and checklists; Jobber Grow adds job costing, two-way SMS, and custom automations at $229/mo annual.
Growing crew of 6 to 8
Housecall Pro Max's 8 included users make the math simple at $299/mo annual. On Jobber, price the 5-user tier plus $29/mo per extra user against its 10-user tier.
Ready to look closer? See Jobber plans or see Housecall Pro plans.
Sources
- Jobber: Pricing, plan features, and FAQ, checked Oct 31, 2026
- Jobber: Receptionist, checked Oct 31, 2026
- Housecall Pro: Pricing and FAQ, checked Oct 31, 2026