Buildxact vs Jobber
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Buildxact
Estimating and project management for residential builders and remodelers
- Starting price
- From $169/mo
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
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 Buildxact 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; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Restoration, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Buildxact: myob, deputy; Jobber: stripe, zapier, google calendar, mailchimp.
- → Fit for shared trades: Buildxact scores higher for General Contractors (9/10 vs 7/10); Jobber scores higher for Roofing (7/10 vs 6/10), Landscaping & Lawn Care (9/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Buildxact: estimating, takeoffs, project management; Jobber: invoicing, client portal, quotes.
Quick verdict
Buildxact: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management.
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Vertical fit favors Jobber in 2 of 5 shared trades.
Jobber has the lower starting price (From $29/mo).
Jobber lists more integrations in our data (8 vs 4).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Buildxact if…
- → Your situation matches Buildxact's target profile: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management
- → You work in General Contractors: Buildxact has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 9/10 vs 7/10)
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; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company
- → You work in Roofing or Landscaping & Lawn Care: Jobber has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 5 for Buildxact
- → Integrations matter: Jobber lists 8 integrations in our data, against 4 for Buildxact
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for Buildxact does not
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildxact | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Foundation: $169/mo | Core: $29/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $339/mo | Connect: $99/mo |
| Tier 3 | Master: $509/mo | Grow: $149/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Plus: $399/mo |
Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company on Foundation; its top published tier, Master, is $509 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. Jobber's entry price is $140 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Buildxact
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2011
- − Smaller US user community than Buildertrend
- − Australian heritage with a growing US presence
- − AI add-ons cost extra
Jobber
- + Lower entry price: From $29/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or Landscaping & Lawn Care
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe 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 Buildxact only
- + estimating
- + takeoffs
- + project management
- + customer portal
- + change orders
- + budgeting
- + supplier pricing integration
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for Jobber only
- + invoicing
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + online booking
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Integrations
Listed for Buildxact only
- + myob
- + deputy
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ xero
Listed for Jobber only
- + stripe
- + zapier
- + google calendar
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildxact fit | Jobber fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Buildxact |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Flooring | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
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, Buildxact or Jobber?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Buildxact is best for residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management. 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 Buildxact cheaper than Jobber?
Jobber has the lower entry price: $29 a month base, more as users are added, against $169 a month for the company for Buildxact. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Buildxact and Jobber integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildxact lists QuickBooks Online. Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Buildxact or Jobber offer a free trial?
Buildxact: a 14-day free trial. Jobber: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Buildxact 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.
Buildxact 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 Buildxact's best team size at 1-15 and Jobber's at 1-30. Buildxact's entry price is $169 a month for the company; 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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