Albi vs Jobber
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Albi
Restoration job-management software with CRM, field documentation and built-in call tracking
- Starting price
- From $60/mo
- Best team size
- 3-200
- Free trial
- None listed
Jobber
Field service management for growing service businesses
- Starting price
- From $29/mo
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Albi and Jobber differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added; Albi starts at $60 per user a month.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, General Contractors, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Painting, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Jobber offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for Albi.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Albi: xactimate, xactanalysis, quickbooks desktop, companycam; Jobber: stripe, google calendar, mailchimp, google local services.
- → Fit for shared trades: Albi scores higher for Restoration (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Albi: crm, job management, photo documentation; Jobber: client portal, quotes, team management.
Quick verdict
Albi: Restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term.
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Vertical fit favors Albi in 1 of 1 shared trade.
Jobber has the lower starting price (From $29/mo).
Albi lists more integrations in our data (11 vs 8).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Albi if…
- → Your situation matches Albi's target profile: Restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term
- → You work in Restoration: Albi has the higher vertical-fit score there (Restoration: 10/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: Albi lists 11 integrations in our data, against 8 for Jobber
Pick Jobber if…
- → Your situation matches Jobber's target profile: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app
- → Entry price matters most: Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added; Albi starts at $60 per user a month
- → You want to try before buying: Jobber offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for Albi
- → You serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 1 for Albi
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for Albi does not
- → You want a longer track record: Jobber was founded in 2011, Albi in 2020
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Albi | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base seat: $60/mo | Core: $29/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro seat: $100/mo | Connect: $99/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Grow: $149/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Plus: $399/mo |
Albi starts at $60 per user a month on Base seat; its top published tier, Pro seat, is $100 a month. Jobber starts on Core, at $29 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Plus, is $399 a month. Albi charges its entry price per user and Jobber per company, so the two figures are not directly comparable; price both at your team size.
Pros & cons
Albi
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Restoration
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- − $6,000 minimum yearly spend with 4 seats required
- − One-year term that renews automatically unless cancelled in writing at least 60 days before renewal, with the full first-year license owed if you terminate during the initial term
- − Office features such as calling, invoicing and estimates need the $100 Pro seat
- − Onboarding and the Analytics and Automations packages cost extra
- − Built for restoration only
Jobber
- + Lower entry price: From $29/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Google Local Services Ads integration listed
- − The pricing page lists no inventory feature on any plan
- − QuickBooks Online and Xero sync start on the Connect plan, and Core lists neither
- − Built for small and mid-size crews rather than large multi-location operations
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Albi only
- + crm
- + job management
- + photo documentation
- + moisture mapping
- + equipment tracking
- + time tracking
- + esignature
- + phone system
- + call tracking
- + estimates
- + payment processing
- + workflow automation
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
Listed for Jobber only
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + online booking
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Integrations
Listed for Albi only
- + xactimate
- + xactanalysis
- + quickbooks desktop
- + companycam
- + encircle
- + eagleview
- + clean claims
- + kahi
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ xero
- ✓ zapier
Listed for Jobber only
- + stripe
- + google calendar
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Albi fit | Jobber fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Albi |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Albi or Jobber?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Albi is best for restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term. Jobber is best for small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Albi cheaper than Jobber?
Jobber has the lower entry price: $29 a month base, more as users are added, against $60 per user a month for Albi. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Albi and Jobber integrate with QuickBooks?
Albi lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Albi or Jobber offer a free trial?
Albi: no free trial in our data. Jobber: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Albi to Jobber (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Albi vs Jobber: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Albi's best team size at 3-200 and Jobber's at 1-30. Albi's entry price is $60 per user a month; Jobber's is $29 a month base, more as users are added. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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