Jobber vs ServiceM8
Both serve Landscaping, Cleaning, Handyman, Electrical. ServiceM8 has the lower entry price (free plan vs from $29/mo for Jobber). Compare users included before deciding.
| Jobber | ServiceM8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $29/mo $29/mo billed annually; $49/mo month-to-month (Core, 1 user) | Free plan Free plan (30 jobs/mo); paid plans from $29/mo |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
| Pricing model | Per plan, by user count | By jobs per month |
| Extra users | $29/mo | Unlimited users on paid plans |
| Plans | Core, Connect, Grow, Plus | Free, Starter, Growing, Premium, Premium Plus |
| Best for | Owner-operators and small crews that want published pricing and a quick setup. | Small trade businesses that want to pay by job volume rather than per user. |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quotes & estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online booking | ✓ | — |
| Job costing | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zapier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open API | — | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
— means the feature isn't listed on that vendor's pricing page.
Key differences
Choose Jobber if…
- Owner-operators and small crews that want published pricing and a quick setup.
- Prices published for every plan and team size
- Low entry price for solo operators
- You need online booking, two-way texting, checklists
Choose ServiceM8 if…
- Small trade businesses that want to pay by job volume rather than per user.
- Free plan for very small operations
- Unlimited users on paid plans
- You need open api