GorillaDesk vs Jobber
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
GorillaDesk
Field service software for pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based home service businesses, priced per route
- Starting price
- From $44.92/mo
- Best team size
- 1-20
- 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 GorillaDesk 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; GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month.
- → Trades served: GorillaDesk serves Fire Protection & Life Safety; Jobber serves General Contractors, Locksmith, Garage Door, Restoration, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: square, gmail, google maps, yelp; Jobber: xero, mailchimp, google local services, gusto.
- → Fit for shared trades: GorillaDesk scores higher for Pest Control (9/10 vs 7/10), Pool Service (8/10 vs 7/10); Jobber scores higher for HVAC (9/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (9/10 vs 7/10), Electrical (9/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: GorillaDesk: routing, automated invoicing, credit card processing; Jobber: invoicing, client portal, quotes.
Quick verdict
GorillaDesk: Small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing.
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 10 of 12 shared trades.
Jobber has the lower starting price (From $29/mo).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick GorillaDesk if…
- → Your situation matches GorillaDesk's target profile: Small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing
- → You work in Pest Control or Pool Service: GorillaDesk has the higher vertical-fit score there (Pest Control: 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; GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Jobber has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → You serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 13 for GorillaDesk
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for GorillaDesk does not
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | GorillaDesk | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basic: $44.92/mo | Core: $29/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $90.75/mo | Connect: $99/mo |
| Tier 3 | Growth: $136.58/mo | Grow: $149/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Plus: $399/mo |
GorillaDesk starts at $44.92 per route a month on Basic; its top published tier, Growth, is $136.58 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. GorillaDesk charges its entry price per route and Jobber per company, so the two figures are not directly comparable; price both at your team size.
Pros & cons
GorillaDesk
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Pest Control or Pool Service
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 13 trades in our data
- − QuickBooks Online sync, the customer portal, e-signatures and Zapier start on the $99 Pro plan (billed monthly)
- − Every solo technician needs a paid schedule
- − No QuickBooks Desktop or payroll integration is listed
Jobber
- + Lower entry price: From $29/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + 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 GorillaDesk only
- + routing
- + automated invoicing
- + credit card processing
- + chemical logs
- + customer portal
- + esignature
- + gps tracking
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ online booking
Listed for Jobber only
- + invoicing
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Integrations
Listed for GorillaDesk only
- + square
- + gmail
- + google maps
- + yelp
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ zapier
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for Jobber only
- + xero
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | GorillaDesk fit | Jobber fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Pest Control | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | GorillaDesk |
| Pool Service | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | GorillaDesk |
| Appliance Repair | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Jobber |
| Painting | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Jobber |
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, GorillaDesk or Jobber?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. GorillaDesk is best for small pest control, lawn care, cleaning and other route-based service businesses that want published, month-to-month pricing. 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 GorillaDesk cheaper than Jobber?
Jobber has the lower entry price: $29 a month base, more as users are added, against $44.92 per route a month for GorillaDesk. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can GorillaDesk and Jobber integrate with QuickBooks?
GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk or Jobber offer a free trial?
GorillaDesk: a 14-day free trial. Jobber: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from GorillaDesk 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.
GorillaDesk 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 GorillaDesk's best team size at 1-20 and Jobber's at 1-30. GorillaDesk's entry price is $44.92 per route 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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