Why people shop for a Jobber alternative
These points come from Jobber’s own pricing page, not from complaints we collected.
- You pay per user. Core, Connect, and Grow list 1 user. Jobber says to “add users for $29/mo each.”
- QuickBooks Online sync starts at Connect. Core ($29/mo billed annually) doesn’t list it.
- Billing rules. You can pay monthly with no commitment, take a 1-year commitment, or pay annually up front. The cheapest rate needs the annual option.
- Popular extras cost more. Marketing Suite ($99/mo), Receptionist ($29/mo), and Pipeline ($49/mo) are paid add-ons below the Plus plan.
If none of that bothers you, Jobber is still a reasonable choice. See Jobber pricing and Jobber vs Housecall Pro.
Quick comparison (official pages, checked Oct 28, 2026)
| Tool | Starts at | How it’s priced | Users | Free plan | Trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber (for reference) | $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment) | Per plan + $29/mo per added user | 1 on Core, Connect, and Grow; 5 on Plus | No | 14 days, no card |
| Housecall Pro | $59/mo billed annually ($79/mo monthly) | Per plan, with users included | 1 / 5 / 8 (Max: $35/mo per added user) | No | 14 days, no card |
| GorillaDesk | $49/mo for the first route | Per route | Unlimited | No | 14 days, no card |
| ServiceM8 | $0, then $29/mo | Per new jobs a month | 1 on Free; unlimited on paid plans | Yes: 1 user, 30 jobs a month | 14 days, no card |
| Connecteam | $0 for up to 10 users, then $29/mo billed yearly | Flat for the first 30 users, then per added user | Up to 30 on the base price | Yes: Small Business Plan, up to 10 users | 14 days, no card |
Rough cost for a 5-person crew (example, not measured data)
This is our math from list prices. Your real bill depends on routes, job volume, add-ons, and payment fees.
| Tool | Plan that fits most 5-person shops | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Plus (5 users included) | $399/mo billed annually; $499/mo with no commitment. Connect and Grow team prices only appear in the page’s team-size selector, so we didn’t list them |
| Housecall Pro | Essentials (5 users included) | $149/mo billed annually; $189/mo monthly |
| GorillaDesk | Pro with 2 routes (2 trucks) | $149/mo ($99/mo for the first route + $50) |
| GorillaDesk | Pro with 5 routes (5 trucks) | $299/mo |
| ServiceM8 | Growing (up to 150 new jobs a month) | $79/mo, any number of users |
| Connecteam | Operations Basic (time clock, scheduling, forms) | $29/mo billed yearly ($35/mo monthly). You still need quoting and invoicing elsewhere |
Housecall Pro: the closest like-for-like swap
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $59/mo | $79/mo | 1 |
| Essentials | $149/mo | $189/mo | 5 |
| Max | $299/mo | $329/mo | 8, then $35/mo per added user |
- Basic includes: online booking, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoicing, payments and consumer financing, a price book, job costing, and review management.
- Essentials adds: routes, flat-rate pricing, checklist automations, photo reports, employee GPS, commissions, and QuickBooks Online sync.
- Max adds: a sales proposal tool, recurring service plans, route optimization, an open API, dedicated onboarding, and escalated phone support. Zapier is listed on Max.
- Fees: card payments from 2.59% and bank payments at 1%.
- Terms: no long-term contracts. The 14-day trial (on Max) doesn’t need a card. The page notes that prices can vary by industry.
- Watch out for: paid add-ons such as CSR AI, Pipeline, Payroll, Voice, and Websites. Their prices aren’t on the main pricing page.
More detail: Housecall Pro pricing.
GorillaDesk: per-route pricing for route businesses
| Plan | First route | Added routes | 3 routes | 5 routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49/mo | Routes 2–3: +$50 each; route 4 and up: +$30 each | $149/mo | $209/mo |
| Pro | $99/mo | +$50 per route | $199/mo | $299/mo |
| Growth | $149/mo | Route 2: +$100; route 3 and up: +$50 each | $299/mo | $399/mo |
- Unlimited users on every plan. Office staff and helpers don’t add cost.
- Built for: GorillaDesk calls itself pest control software for “the green service industry & hybrid field companies.” It lists pages for lawn care, landscaping, pool, and cleaning.
- Pro adds: a customer portal, online booking, Stripe and Square subscriptions, review generation, e-signatures, QuickBooks Online sync, GPS, Zapier, an open API, and a time clock.
- Growth adds: a sales pipeline, map estimating tools, dynamic estimates, and multi-branch support.
- Terms: no contracts and no setup fees. Data migration is free, and seasonal businesses can freeze their account.
- Watch out for: texting is extra ($5/mo plus credit packs, e.g. $50 for 1,000). Routing on Basic is capped at 25 stops.
ServiceM8: priced by job volume, not headcount
| Plan | Price | New jobs a month | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 | 1 |
| Starter | $29/mo | 50 | Unlimited |
| Growing | $79/mo | 150 | Unlimited |
| Premium | $149/mo | 500 | Unlimited |
| Premium Plus | $349/mo | 1,500+ (extra jobs 20¢ each) | Unlimited |
- Every plan includes: scheduling, quoting and invoicing, card payments, online bookings, recurring jobs, a dispatch map, staff GPS, and accounting sync. Zapier is also on every plan.
- Higher tiers add: asset tracking, electronic forms, and proposals from Growing; job profitability and markup billing on Premium. API access starts at Starter.
- Texting: 10¢ per message on Free; included on paid plans.
- Extras: Office Agent Pro, an AI admin assistant, is $39/mo. ServiceM8 Phone starts at $19/mo.
- Terms: no lock-in contracts. The 14-day trial doesn’t need a card, and email and chat support run 24/7 on paid plans.
- Watch out for: busy shops with small tickets can outgrow job caps fast. Count your jobs a month before picking a plan.
Connecteam: fixes crew time and scheduling, not invoicing
| Operations plan | Billed yearly | Billed monthly | Each user past 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Plan | $0 for up to 10 users | $0 | — |
| Basic | $29/mo | $35/mo | $0.80 / $1.00 a month |
| Advanced | $49/mo | $59/mo | $2.50 / $3.00 a month |
| Expert | $99/mo | $119/mo | $4.20 / $5.00 a month |
- What it does: a GPS time clock, job scheduling, forms and checklists, and tasks. It’s a team app, not job management software.
- Payroll integration is listed from Basic up. The Small Business Plan doesn’t include it.
- Terms: you can cancel a monthly plan any time (there are no refunds on prepaid amounts). Annual plans get a prorated refund if you cancel in the first 30 days. The 14-day trial doesn’t need a card.
- Best use: pair it with an invoicing tool, or keep Jobber Core and add Connecteam for crew time sheets.
Which one fits
- 2–8 people who quote, schedule, and invoice from one app: Housecall Pro Essentials. 5 users are included, so it can cost less than adding users one by one.
- A route business with many users: GorillaDesk, because helpers don’t change the price.
- Solo, or a small crew with a lot of users: start with ServiceM8 Free or Starter.
- Your pain is time sheets, not invoices: Connecteam. Its free plan covers up to 10 users.
- Your pain is missed calls: software won’t answer the phone for you. See the best AI receptionist for small business and missed call text back software.
FAQ
Is there a free Jobber alternative? Yes. ServiceM8’s Free plan covers 1 user and 30 new jobs a month, with quoting, invoicing, and scheduling. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users, but it doesn’t do quotes or invoices.
What’s cheapest for a big crew? Tools that don’t charge per user. GorillaDesk (unlimited users, priced per route) and ServiceM8 (unlimited users on paid plans, priced per job volume) don’t add cost as you hire.
Which alternatives sync with QuickBooks Online? Housecall Pro (Essentials and up), GorillaDesk (Pro and up), and ServiceM8 (every plan; Xero is also listed). Jobber lists it from Connect.
Can I move my data off Jobber? GorillaDesk lists free data migration. The other pricing pages don’t describe migration, so ask the vendor before you switch.
Is Housecall Pro cheaper than Jobber? For one person, no: Jobber Core is $29/mo billed annually, and Housecall Pro Basic is $59/mo. With 5 users, Housecall Pro Essentials ($149/mo billed annually) includes all 5. Compare plan by plan in Jobber vs Housecall Pro.
What if I’m already on Housecall Pro? See Housecall Pro alternatives.
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Sources
- Jobber pricing: https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Housecall Pro pricing: https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- GorillaDesk pricing: https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- GorillaDesk home page (industries served): https://gorilladesk.com/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- ServiceM8 pricing (US): https://www.servicem8.com/us/pricing (checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Connecteam pricing: https://connecteam.com/pricing/ (checked Oct 28, 2026)