Jobber Alternatives (2026): 7 Options and Their Published Prices
By Gravun Editorial Team · Published October 21, 2026 · Updated October 21, 2026 · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Short answer: The main Jobber alternatives for trades and home service businesses are Housecall Pro, Gravun, Kickserv, GorillaDesk, Service Fusion, Workiz and ServiceTitan. For a 5-person crew, Jobber's own pricing page lists $199 a month (Connect) or $299 a month (Grow), billed monthly. Housecall Pro Essentials is $189 a month for 5 users, Gravun Pro is $250 a month for 10 users with an AI receptionist included, and Kickserv Start is $60 a month for 5 users.
Key facts (US dollars, monthly billing, checked October 21, 2026)
- Jobber now sells team-size bundles: Core $49 (1 user), Connect $199 and Grow $299 for 5 users, Plus $499 for 5 users. Extra users are $29 a month each. Receptionist is a $29-a-month add-on, included in Plus. [1]
- Housecall Pro: Basic $79 (1 user), Essentials $189 (5 users), Max $329 (8 users, then $35 a month per extra user). Annual billing is lower. [2]
- Gravun: Starter $99 for up to 3 users with 100 AI receptionist minutes; Pro $250 with 10 users and 500 minutes, extra users $15 a month on Pro. [3]
- Kickserv: Start $60 (5 users), Run $119 (10 users), Scale $199 (20 users), with a 30-day free trial. [4]
- Workiz, ServiceTitan, FieldEdge and FieldPulse don't publish prices on their pricing pages; you have to ask for a quote. [5][6][7][8]
Why do businesses look for a Jobber alternative?
Most switch for one of three reasons: the price at their team size, add-ons that stack up, or a missing feature. Jobber is a strong, well-known product, and plenty of businesses should stay on it. But its pricing changed in 2026 to team-size bundles, and several tools people use every day are sold separately. [1]
- Team size: Jobber prices by bundles of 1, 5, 10 and 15 users. A team of 6 pays the 10-user price. [1]
- Add-ons: Receptionist ($29 a month), Pipeline ($49 a month) and Marketing Suite ($99 a month) are add-ons below the Plus plan. [1]
- Missing tools: Jobber is built around jobs, quotes and invoices. If you also want a business phone system, a shared inbox, team chat or inventory in the same app, you may still be paying for other apps.
What are the best Jobber alternatives in 2026?
Here are seven options, with each vendor's own published price for a 5-person team where one exists. Prices are monthly billing in USD unless noted.
| Option | Price for a 5-person team | How it's priced | Free trial | AI call answering | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber (for reference) | Connect $199/mo; Grow $299/mo (5-user bundles) [1] | Team-size bundles, extra users $29/mo | 14 days on Grow, no credit card [1] | Receptionist add-on, $29/mo (included in Plus) [1] | Solo and small crews who want a well-known name |
| Housecall Pro | Essentials $189/mo ($149/mo billed annually), 5 users included [2] | Tiers with bundled seats | 14 days on Max, no credit card [2] | CSR AI, price not published [9] | Residential service shops that want consumer financing and a big ecosystem |
| Gravun | Pro $250/mo, 10 users included [3] | Flat plan, extra users $15/mo on Pro | 14 days, card required, no charge until day 14 [3] | AI receptionist included: 100 min (Starter), 500 min (Pro) [3] | Teams that want CRM, phone, inbox, jobs and billing in one app |
| Kickserv | Start $60/mo, 5 users [4] | Tiers by user count | 30 days [4] | Not listed on pricing page | Budget-first small teams |
| GorillaDesk | Basic $49/mo for 1 route, extra routes priced separately [10] | Per route (technician schedule), unlimited admin users | Free trial offered (length not stated on pricing page) [10] | Not listed on pricing page | Route-based work like pest control and pool service |
| Service Fusion | Starter $245/mo ($208/mo billed annually), unlimited users [11] | Flat tiers, unlimited users | Demo; no trial listed on pricing page [11] | ServiceCall.ai listed as an add-on [11] | Larger crews that want unlimited users |
| Workiz | Not published: "Request pricing" [5] | Tiers (Standard, Pro, Ultimate) | 7 days, no credit card [5] | Genius Answering, sold separately [5] | Phone-heavy shops (locksmith, garage door, appliance) |
| ServiceTitan | Not published: "Request Pricing" [6] | Per technician | Demo only | AI Virtual Agent (Pro product) [6] | Larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies |
Prices checked on each vendor's own pricing page on October 21, 2026. USD, before tax and card processing fees. "Not published" means the vendor asks you to request a quote. FieldEdge [7] and FieldPulse [8] are also quote-only and aren't in the table.
What is cheaper than Jobber?
On published prices, Kickserv and GorillaDesk are the cheapest Jobber alternatives for small teams, and Gravun Starter is the cheapest option here with an AI receptionist included. Which one is "cheaper" depends on your team size and what else you'd have to buy.
- Solo (1 person): Jobber Core is $49 a month. GorillaDesk Basic is $49 a month for one route. Housecall Pro Basic is $79 a month ($59 billed annually). Gravun Starter is $99 a month but includes a business phone line, a shared inbox and 100 AI receptionist minutes. [1][2][3][10]
- 3 people: Jobber Core plus 2 extra users is $107 ($49 + 2 × $29), and its 5-user bundles are $199 (Connect) and $299 (Grow). Gravun Starter covers up to 3 users for $99. Kickserv Start covers 5 users for $60. [1][3][4]
- 8 people: Jobber's 10-user bundles are $299 (Connect) and $399 (Grow). Housecall Pro Max is $329 for 8 users. Gravun Pro is $250 with 10 users included. [1][2][3]
The cheapest subscription isn't always the cheapest setup. If you'd still pay separately for a phone system, an answering service, a texting tool or team chat, add those to the total. See our worked example of separate-app costs.
Which Jobber alternative includes an AI receptionist?
Gravun is the only option in this comparison that includes AI receptionist minutes in every plan. Jobber, Housecall Pro, Workiz and Service Fusion sell AI call answering as an add-on or a separate product. [1][3][5][9][11]
- Jobber Receptionist: $29 a month add-on, included in Plus. You set keywords like "no heat" or "burst pipe" that transfer the call or text you. [1][12]
- Housecall Pro CSR AI: price not published. Housecall Pro says whether callers are told it's an AI is "up to you". [9]
- Workiz Genius Answering: sold separately; answers calls and inbox messages, and lists English, Spanish and French. [5]
- Gravun AI receptionist: 100 minutes a month on Starter, 500 on Pro, extra minutes pay-as-you-go. It tells callers they're talking to an AI and that they can reach a person. [3][13]
If you want help choosing one, read How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost for a Contractor?
Which Jobber alternative is best for a 5-person crew?
For a 5-person crew that mostly needs scheduling, quotes and invoices, Housecall Pro Essentials ($189 a month) is the closest like-for-like swap. If you also want the phone, inbox, AI receptionist and team chat in the same app, Gravun Pro ($250 a month, 10 users) replaces more tools for a similar price. [2][3]
Questions to ask before you choose:
- How many people will log in next year? Bundles look cheap until you cross a line (6 people on a 5-user bundle, or 9 on an 8-user plan).
- What's sold as an add-on? List every add-on you'd turn on, with its price.
- Who answers the phone when you're on a job? Count the cost of the answering service or receptionist you'd still need.
- Do you need an accounting sync on day one? Jobber and Housecall Pro list QuickBooks Online sync. [1][2] Gravun exports a full accounting ledger to PDF or CSV today, and a direct QuickBooks and Xero sync is on its roadmap. [14]
Is it hard to switch from Jobber?
Not usually. The core of the move is exporting your clients from Jobber, importing them as a spreadsheet, and finishing open jobs and invoices in the old system. A clean switch looks like this:
- Export your clients (and, if you can, quotes and invoices) from Jobber as CSV files.
- Import the client list into the new tool and spot-check 10 records.
- Rebuild your services and prices (your pricebook) and your quote and invoice templates.
- Point your phone number, booking link and website forms at the new tool.
- Run both systems for one billing cycle, then close the old one.
Gravun imports customers from a spreadsheet or from HubSpot. [15] For a step-by-step plan, read Switching Field Service Software: What Transfers, What Doesn't, and What It Really Costs.
Where Gravun fits, and where it doesn't
Gravun is an all-in-one CRM for trades and home service businesses. It replaces around 15 separate apps, not just Jobber:
- CRM and contacts, and a deals pipeline
- A shared inbox for email, texts, calls and web chat, and a business phone with recordings and summaries (first local number included, extra numbers $19 a month) [13]
- The AI receptionist, which answers calls, takes the job details and books into your calendar
- Calendar and online booking pages, synced with Google or Microsoft Calendar
- Quotes with Gravun Sign e-signatures
- Invoices with deposits, payment plans, recurring billing and reminders, plus online card and ACH payments through Stripe
- Jobs and scheduling, pricebook, inventory, expenses and fleet
- Email and text campaigns and automatic review requests (campaigns and sequences on Pro)
- Team chat (Gravun Relay), automations and approvals (Pro), and reports
- Gavin, Gravun's AI employee, who works from your live data and asks before he changes anything [16]
It also works for Canadian businesses: Canadian phone numbers, GST/HST on invoices, invoices in CAD, and Stripe card payments in Canada.
Where others may fit better:
- If you need a direct QuickBooks sync today, Jobber and Housecall Pro have one; Gravun's is on the roadmap. [1][2][14]
- If you want consumer financing built in for big-ticket jobs, Housecall Pro offers it. [2]
- If you run a large HVAC or plumbing operation with dozens of technicians and a call center, ServiceTitan is built for that scale. [6]
Gravun pricing: Gravun Starter is $99 USD a month for up to 3 users and includes 100 AI receptionist minutes. Gravun Pro is $250 USD a month with 10 users included and 500 AI receptionist minutes; extra users are $15 a month on Pro. Both plans have a 14-day free trial (card required, no charge until day 14), are billed monthly, and have no contract or setup fee.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Jobber?
It depends on your team and what you need in one app. Housecall Pro is the closest like-for-like swap for scheduling, quotes and invoices. Gravun suits teams that also want a business phone, shared inbox, AI receptionist and team chat in the same app. Kickserv and GorillaDesk are the lowest published prices for small teams.
What is cheaper than Jobber?
On published monthly prices checked October 21, 2026, Kickserv Start is $60 a month for 5 users and GorillaDesk Basic is $49 a month for one route. Jobber lists $199 a month (Connect) or $299 a month (Grow) for 5 users. Gravun Starter is $99 a month for up to 3 users and includes 100 AI receptionist minutes.
How much does Jobber cost in 2026?
Jobber's pricing page lists Core at $49 a month for 1 user, Connect at $199 and Grow at $299 a month for 5 users, and Plus at $499 a month for 5 users, billed monthly. Extra users are $29 a month each. Annual billing and promotions lower the price.
Which Jobber alternative has an AI receptionist included?
Gravun includes AI receptionist minutes in every plan: 100 a month on Starter and 500 on Pro. Jobber's Receptionist is a $29-a-month add-on (included in Plus), Housecall Pro doesn't publish a price for CSR AI, and Workiz sells Genius Answering separately.
Does Housecall Pro cost less than Jobber?
For a 5-person team on monthly billing, Housecall Pro Essentials is $189 a month and Jobber Connect is $199 a month, so they're close. For 8 people, Housecall Pro Max is $329 a month and Jobber's 10-user bundles are $299 (Connect) or $399 (Grow).
Can I move my data from Jobber to another app?
Yes. Export your clients from Jobber as a CSV file and import them into the new tool. Most teams finish open jobs and invoices in Jobber, then switch new work over, and run both for one billing cycle.
Do Jobber alternatives need a credit card for the free trial?
It varies. Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz say no credit card is needed for their trials. Gravun's 14-day trial requires a card, with no charge until day 14 and cancel anytime.
Sources
- Jobber pricing (team-size bundles, extra users $29/mo, Receptionist $29/mo, Pipeline $49/mo, Marketing Suite $99/mo, 14-day trial on Grow, QuickBooks Online sync): https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- Housecall Pro pricing (Basic $79/$59, Essentials $189/$149 with 5 users, Max $329/$299 with 8 users, $35/mo per extra user on Max, 14-day trial on Max): https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gravun pricing: https://gravun.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21)
- Kickserv pricing (Start 5 users $60/mo, Run 10 users $119/mo, Scale 20 users $199/mo, 30-day trial): https://www.kickserv.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21)
- Workiz pricing (Standard, Pro, Ultimate, "Request pricing", 7-day trial, Genius Answering sold separately): https://www.workiz.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- ServiceTitan pricing (per-technician packages, "Request Pricing"): https://www.servicetitan.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21)
- FieldEdge pricing (demo and quote, no free trial): https://www.fieldedge.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- FieldPulse pricing (seat-based, custom quote): https://www.fieldpulse.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21)
- Housecall Pro CSR AI (no price listed; disclosure "That's up to you"): https://www.housecallpro.com/features/csr-ai/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- GorillaDesk pricing (Basic $49, Pro $99, Growth $149 per month, priced per route): https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- Service Fusion pricing (Starter $245/mo monthly or $208/mo billed annually, unlimited users; ServiceCall.ai add-on): https://www.servicefusion.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21)
- Jobber Receptionist feature page (keyword call escalation): https://www.getjobber.com/features/ai-receptionist/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gravun platform (AI receptionist disclosure, business phone numbers): https://gravun.com/platform (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gravun integrations (ledger export; QuickBooks and Xero planned): https://gravun.com/integrations (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gravun free trial page (data import): https://gravun.com/free-trial (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gravun, Gavin: https://gravun.com/gavin (checked 2026-10-21)
Related reading
- Gravun vs Jobber: An Honest Comparison for Service Businesses
- The 2026 Service Business Software Pricing Index
- Housecall Pro Alternatives: What to Do When You Outgrow the Seat Cap
- Switching Field Service Software: What Transfers, What Doesn't, and What It Really Costs
- Best All-in-One Software for Trades and Home Service Businesses in 2026