Jobber vs JobNimbus
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Jobber
Field service management for growing service businesses
- Starting price
- From $29/mo
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 14 days
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 3-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Jobber and JobNimbus 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.
- → Price transparency: Jobber publishes its prices (From $29/mo). JobNimbus does not, so you need a quote from JobNimbus to compare them.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Restoration, Painting, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Jobber: xero, stripe, google calendar, mailchimp; JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, eagleview, hover, xactimate.
- → Fit for shared trades: Jobber scores higher for HVAC (9/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (9/10 vs 7/10), Electrical (9/10 vs 7/10); JobNimbus scores higher for Roofing (9/10 vs 7/10), General Contractors (8/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Jobber: client portal, quotes, team management; JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates.
Quick verdict
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
Vertical fit favors Jobber in 4 of 6 shared trades.
Jobber publishes its prices (From $29/mo); JobNimbus quotes only.
JobNimbus lists more integrations in our data (10 vs 8).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
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
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Jobber has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: Jobber publishes its prices (From $29/mo); JobNimbus quotes only
- → You serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for JobNimbus does not
Pick JobNimbus if…
- → Your situation matches JobNimbus's target profile: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle
- → You work in Roofing or General Contractors: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: JobNimbus lists 10 integrations in our data, against 8 for Jobber
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Jobber | JobNimbus |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core: $29/mo | Essentials: quote |
| Tier 2 | Connect: $99/mo | Pro: quote |
| Tier 3 | Grow: $149/mo | Premium: quote |
| Tier 4 | Plus: $399/mo | Enterprise: quote |
Jobber starts on Core, at $29 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Plus, is $399 a month. JobNimbus publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size.
Pros & cons
Jobber
- + Publishes its prices; JobNimbus quotes only
- + 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
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 6 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2013
- − No published pricing
- − Xactimate integration works only with legacy financials
- − Roofing-first, so other trades may find it a loose fit
- − No published price: you need a quote
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 Jobber only
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + online booking
- + automated followup
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ two way texting
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + estimates
- + mobile app
- + document management
Integrations
Listed for Jobber only
- + xero
- + stripe
- + google calendar
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ zapier
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Jobber fit | JobNimbus fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Plumbing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Electrical | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Handyman Services | 9 / 10 | 7 / 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, Jobber or JobNimbus?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Jobber is best for small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app. JobNimbus is best for roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Jobber cheaper than JobNimbus?
Jobber publishes its prices (From $29/mo); JobNimbus quotes only, so ask JobNimbus for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can Jobber and JobNimbus integrate with QuickBooks?
Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Jobber or JobNimbus offer a free trial?
Jobber: a 14-day free trial. JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Jobber to JobNimbus (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.
Jobber vs JobNimbus: 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 Jobber's best team size at 1-30 and JobNimbus's at 3-50. Jobber's entry price is $29 a month base, more as users are added; JobNimbus's is no published price (quote only). 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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