Contractor+ vs Jobber
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Contractor+
Free all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job app for contractors
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- No
Jobber
Field service management for growing service businesses
- Starting price
- From $29/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where Contractor+ and Jobber genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Contractor+ starts at Free tier available, Jobber at From $29/mo, so Jobber is Infinityx the entry cost.
- → Trades served: Contractor+ covers General Contractors; Jobber covers Cleaning Services, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other does not.
- → Free trial: Jobber runs a 14-day trial. Contractor+ has none, so you evaluate it on a demo.
- → Integrations: only Contractor+ connects to square; only Jobber connects to stripe, zapier, google calendar, mailchimp.
- → Features the other lacks: Contractor+ has estimates_quotes, payment_processing, customer_portal; Jobber has client_portal, quotes, team_management.
Quick verdict
Contractor+: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile.
Jobber: Small-to-mid trades businesses (1-30 employees) wanting modern UX with strong CRM.
User ratings favor Contractor+ (4.7 vs 4.5).
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Contractor+ if…
- → Your situation matches Contractor+'s target profile: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile
- → Budget is the constraint — Contractor+ starts at $0/mo vs $29/mo for Jobber
- → Post-purchase satisfaction matters — Contractor+ has a higher aggregate user rating (4.7 vs 4.5 on G2 + Capterra)
Pick Jobber if…
- → Your situation matches Jobber's target profile: Small-to-mid trades businesses (1-30 employees) wanting modern UX with strong CRM
- → You serve multiple trades — Jobber covers 8 verticals vs Contractor+'s 6
- → You want broader feature coverage — Jobber ships 8 core features vs Contractor+'s 5
- → Integration ecosystem matters — Jobber has 6 native integrations vs Contractor+'s 2
- → Google Local Services Ads drive your inbound calls — Jobber has native GLS integration; Contractor+ doesn't
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Contractor+ | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Freedom (Free) — Free | Core — $29/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $29/mo | Connect — $99/mo |
| Tier 3 | Pro Team — $58/mo | Grow — $149/mo |
Contractor+ starts at $0/mo on Freedom (Free) and scales to $58/mo on Pro Team. Jobber starts at $29/mo on Core and scales to $149/mo on Grow. Contractor+ is $29/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
Contractor+
- + Lower entry price — Free tier available
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Lighter feature depth than mature FSM platforms (limited advanced dispatch and reporting)
- − Thinner integration ecosystem
- − Company maturity and longevity less established
- − Teams scaling past ~10 will likely outgrow it
Jobber
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Built-in Stripe payment processing
- + Native Google Local Services Ads integration
- + Covers 8 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Limited for enterprise
- − No inventory management at lower tiers
- − No built-in phone system
Implementation timeline comparison
Contractor+
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Jobber
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Contractor+
- + estimates quotes
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
Both have
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Jobber
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + online booking
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Integrations
Only in Contractor+
- + square
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in Jobber
- + stripe
- + zapier
- + google calendar
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Contractor+ fit | Jobber fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handyman Services | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Tie |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 6 / 10 | 10 / 10 | Jobber |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Contractor+ or Jobber?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Contractor+ is best for Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile. Jobber is best for Small-to-mid trades businesses (1-30 employees) wanting modern UX with strong CRM. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Contractor+ cheaper than Jobber?
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available vs From $29/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Contractor+ and Jobber integrate with QuickBooks?
Contractor+ integrates with QuickBooks natively. Jobber integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Contractor+ or Jobber offer a free trial?
Contractor+: no free trial advertised; demo on request. Jobber: 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
How long does Contractor+ vs Jobber take to implement?
Contractor+: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Jobber: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Contractor+ to Jobber (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Contractor+ vs Jobber: which has better customer support?
Both Contractor+ and Jobber offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (Contractor+) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
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