Jobber vs QuoteIQ
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
QuoteIQ
All-in-one CRM for home service contractors, with painting tools and AI features
- Starting price
- From $25/mo
- Best team size
- 1-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Jobber and QuoteIQ 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: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves Locksmith, Waste & Junk Removal; QuoteIQ serves Solar. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Jobber: xero, zapier, mailchimp, google local services.
- → 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); QuoteIQ scores higher for Painting (9/10 vs 7/10), Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning (9/10 vs 8/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Jobber: client portal, quotes, team management; QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, payment processing, customer portal.
Quick verdict
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
QuoteIQ: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools.
Vertical fit favors Jobber in 6 of 16 shared trades.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/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
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Jobber has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: Jobber lists 8 integrations in our data, against 3 for QuoteIQ
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for QuoteIQ does not
- → You want a longer track record: Jobber was founded in 2011, QuoteIQ in 2023
Pick QuoteIQ if…
- → Your situation matches QuoteIQ's target profile: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools
- → Entry price matters most: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added
- → You work in Painting or Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning: QuoteIQ has the higher vertical-fit score there (Painting: 9/10 vs 7/10)
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Jobber | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core: $29/mo | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Connect: $99/mo | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | Grow: $149/mo | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | Plus: $399/mo | Elite: $250/mo |
Jobber starts on Core, at $29 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Plus, is $399 a month. QuoteIQ starts on Essentials, at $25 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Max, is $583.33 a month. QuoteIQ's entry price is $4 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Jobber
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Google Local Services Ads 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
QuoteIQ
- + Lower entry price: From $25/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Painting or Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- − AI features draw on a monthly IQ Credit allowance
- − Client portal, job costing and QuickBooks Online start on Pro ($166.67 a month billed yearly, $199.99 monthly)
- − QuickBooks Desktop not supported
- − Fees are non-refundable
- − Multi-trade rather than painting-only
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
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for Jobber only
- + xero
- + zapier
- + mailchimp
- + google local services
- + gusto
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for QuoteIQ only
None
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Jobber fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Plumbing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Electrical | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Cleaning Services | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Pest Control | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Pool Service | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Garage Door | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Appliance Repair | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Jobber |
| Restoration | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
| Flooring | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
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 QuoteIQ?
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. QuoteIQ is best for solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Jobber cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 a month base, more as users are added, against $29 a month base, more as users are added for Jobber. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Jobber and QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. QuoteIQ lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Jobber or QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
Jobber: a 14-day free trial. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Jobber to QuoteIQ (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 QuoteIQ: 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 QuoteIQ's at 1-50. Jobber's entry price is $29 a month base, more as users are added; QuoteIQ's is $25 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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