Jobber vs Knowify
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
Knowify
Construction and contractor management built on QuickBooks
- Starting price
- From $99/mo
- Best team size
- 5-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Jobber and Knowify 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; Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added, so Knowify's entry price is 3.4 times Jobber's.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Restoration, 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; Knowify: quickbooks desktop.
- → Fit for shared trades: Jobber scores higher for HVAC (9/10 vs 6/10), Plumbing (9/10 vs 6/10), Electrical (9/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Jobber: invoicing, client portal, quotes; Knowify: job costing, change orders, aia billing.
Quick verdict
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Knowify: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing.
Vertical fit favors Jobber in 4 of 6 shared trades.
Jobber has the lower starting price (From $29/mo).
Jobber lists more integrations in our data (8 vs 3).
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
- → Entry price matters most: Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added; Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Jobber has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 6 for Knowify
- → Integrations matter: Jobber lists 8 integrations in our data, against 3 for Knowify
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for Knowify does not
Pick Knowify if…
- → Your situation matches Knowify's target profile: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Jobber | Knowify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core: $29/mo | Core: $99/mo |
| Tier 2 | Connect: $99/mo | Advanced: $329/mo |
| Tier 3 | Grow: $149/mo | Enterprise: quote |
| Tier 4 | Plus: $399/mo | - |
Jobber starts on Core, at $29 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Plus, is $399 a month. Knowify starts on Core, at $99 a month base, more as users are added. Jobber's entry price is $70 a month lower.
Pros & cons
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
Knowify
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 6 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2012
- − Key features (job costing, client portal, subcontracts) start on Advanced and QuickBooks Desktop sync on Enterprise
- − Per-user charges beyond each plan's included users
- − Less homeowner-facing than Buildertrend
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
- + invoicing
- + client portal
- + quotes
- + team management
- + online booking
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for Knowify only
- + job costing
- + change orders
- + aia billing
- + time tracking
- + quickbooks sync two way
- + progress billing
Integrations
Listed for Jobber only
- + xero
- + stripe
- + google calendar
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ zapier
Listed for Knowify only
- + quickbooks desktop
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Jobber fit | Knowify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 9 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Jobber |
| Plumbing | 9 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Jobber |
| Electrical | 9 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Jobber |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 5 / 10 | Jobber |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 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, Jobber or Knowify?
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. Knowify is best for trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Jobber cheaper than Knowify?
Jobber has the lower entry price: $29 a month base, more as users are added, against $99 a month base, more as users are added for Knowify. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Jobber and Knowify integrate with QuickBooks?
Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. Knowify 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 Knowify offer a free trial?
Jobber: a 14-day free trial. Knowify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Jobber to Knowify (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 Knowify: 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 Knowify's at 5-50. Jobber's entry price is $29 a month base, more as users are added; Knowify's is $99 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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