The best Jobber alternatives in 2026
The best Jobber alternatives for small service businesses are Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, Workiz, Kickserv, ServiceM8 and Claver. Housecall Pro is the closest like-for-like switch, ServiceTitan suits larger HVAC and plumbing companies, ServiceM8 has a free plan, and Kickserv and Claver include several users in one monthly price.
Claver makes this page, and Claver is one of the options. Competitor prices come from each company's own pricing page, checked September 27, 2026.
What are the best Jobber alternatives?
Six tools cover most shops leaving Jobber. The biggest differences are how each one charges for users and whether it publishes prices at all: Housecall Pro, Kickserv, ServiceM8 and Claver list prices on their sites, while ServiceTitan and Workiz quote each business.
| Software | Best for | Starting price | Users included | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claver | Small home-service teams that want users included in one flat price | $19/mo | 2 on Starter, 8 on Crew ($39/mo), 20 on Business ($79/mo) | Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon; dispatch and two-way texting start on Crew |
| Housecall Pro | Residential contractors who want an established all-in-one platform | $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) | 1 on Basic; 5 on the Essentials team plan ($299/mo) | Extra users cost $100/mo each on Essentials and $75/mo on Max team plans |
| ServiceTitan | Larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies | Quote only, no public pricing | Priced per technician | No public prices; pricing starts with a sales demo |
| Workiz | Growing teams that want phone and AI answering from one company | Quote only, no public pricing | Not published | No public prices; its phone system and AI answering are sold separately |
| Kickserv | Small teams that want a set number of users per plan | $75/mo ($60/mo billed annually) | 5 on Start, 10 on Run, 20 on Scale | Dispatch mapping and GPS check-ins start on Run ($149/mo) |
| ServiceM8 | Solo operators who want to start free | Free plan; paid plans from $29/mo | 1 on Free; unlimited on paid plans | Each plan caps jobs per month (50 on the $29 plan) |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from each company's public pricing page: Jobber, Housecall Pro, Kickserv, ServiceM8, Workiz and ServiceTitan. Housecall Pro shows its prices after a short quiz about your trade and team size. Prices change, so check the source before you buy.
Why do shops look for a Jobber alternative?
Most shops look elsewhere because of cost as the team grows, features that sit on higher plans, and paid add-ons. Jobber's Core plan covers one user at $49/mo month-to-month ($29/mo billed annually). A team of up to five on Connect pays $199/mo ($149/mo billed annually).
- Team pricing. Core is for one user. Adding people means moving to a team plan, and the price rises with team size.
- Features on higher plans. GPS tracking, route optimization, automated client notifications and QuickBooks Online sync start on Connect. Two-way texting, job costing and optional add-ons on quotes start on Grow.
- Paid add-ons. Jobber's AI Receptionist is an add-on at $29/mo on top of any plan.
Which Jobber alternative should you choose?
It depends on team size, trade and how much you want to spend each month. Use the short profiles below: each says who the tool suits, what it costs and the main tradeoff.
Claver
Claver is field service software for small home-service businesses: scheduling, quotes, invoicing, payments and customer texting, with users included in one flat monthly price. Starter is $19/mo for 2 users, Crew $39/mo for 8 and Business $79/mo for 20. Online booking with live pricing and a customer portal are on Starter; dispatch, two-way texting, route optimization and QuickBooks Online sync are on Crew.
Tradeoff: Native iOS and Android apps and Tap to Pay are coming soon, and Claver has a smaller integration list than Jobber. There is no free plan: it is $1 for 14 days, then $19/mo.
Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is the closest like-for-like switch from Jobber. Its Basic plan ($79/mo for one user) includes online booking, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoicing. Job costing and QuickBooks Online sync are on Essentials ($229/mo for one user), and route optimization is on Max ($349/mo). It offers a 14-day free trial with no card.
Tradeoff: Team plans start at $299/mo for five users on Essentials, and each extra user adds $100/mo.
ServiceTitan
ServiceTitan is built for larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies, with payroll, commission tracking, advanced reporting and marketing attribution. It prices per technician.
Tradeoff: It publishes no prices, so you get a quote after a sales demo.
Workiz
Workiz is an all-in-one platform for teams from growing shops up to multi-location franchises. It offers a 7-day free trial with no card.
Tradeoff: It publishes no prices, and its phone system (Genius Phone) and AI answering (Genius Answering) are sold separately.
Kickserv
Kickserv includes a set number of users in each plan: 5 on Start ($75/mo, or $60/mo billed annually), 10 on Run ($149/mo) and 20 on Scale ($249/mo). QuickBooks Online sync is included, and it offers a 30-day free trial.
Tradeoff: Dispatch mapping and GPS check-ins start on Run, so small teams that need them pay $149/mo.
ServiceM8
ServiceM8 has a free plan for one user and 30 jobs a month. Paid plans start at $29/mo with unlimited users.
Tradeoff: Each plan caps jobs per month (50 on Starter, 150 on Growing at $79/mo), so busy shops pay more as job volume grows.
When is Jobber still the right choice?
Stay on Jobber if it already runs your business well and you use the features on your plan. It is an established tool with online booking and a client hub on every plan, and moving any business's data takes some effort. Switching makes the most sense when your team is growing and your monthly bill is rising faster than the value you get.
Best fit for: Claver is built for lawn care, cleaning, pressure washing, and pool service shops. Already running on Jobber? Here's how to move your data over.
How do you switch from Jobber?
Export your data from Jobber as CSV files, import them into the new tool, then run both side by side for a week before you cancel. Moving to Claver takes about 20 minutes for most shops.
- Export from Jobber. Download your client list and your job and invoice reports as CSV files.
- Import into Claver. Upload the files in Claver's import wizard, which maps Jobber's columns for you. Or email your export to [email protected] and we load it for you.
- Check and invite your team. Spot-check a few customers and open invoices, then invite your techs. Users are included in your plan.
- Cancel Jobber when you're ready. Keep Jobber until your open jobs and invoices are finished, then cancel.
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$1 for 14 days, then $19/mo. Users included, month-to-month, cancel any time. Bring your Jobber data in about 20 minutes.