Jobber vs ZenMaid
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
ZenMaid
Scheduling, reminders and payments software for maid services and residential cleaning companies
- Starting price
- From $19/mo
- Best team size
- 1-30
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Jobber and ZenMaid 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: ZenMaid starts at $19 a month base, more as users are added; Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added, so Jobber's entry price is 1.5 times ZenMaid's.
- → Trades served: Jobber serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, General Contractors, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, 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: quickbooks online, xero, google calendar, google local services; ZenMaid: quickbooks, square.
- → Fit for shared trades: ZenMaid scores higher for Cleaning Services (10/10 vs 9/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Jobber: client portal, quotes, team management; ZenMaid: recurring scheduling, automated reminders, payment processing.
Quick verdict
Jobber: Small and mid-size home service businesses (1-30 people) that want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
ZenMaid: Residential cleaning and maid service businesses that want scheduling, automated client reminders, booking forms and card payments at a low monthly base price plus a fee per team member.
Vertical fit favors ZenMaid in 1 of 1 shared trade.
ZenMaid has the lower starting price (From $19/mo).
Jobber lists more integrations in our data (8 vs 5).
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 serve several trades: Jobber serves 18 trades in our data, against 1 for ZenMaid
- → Integrations matter: Jobber lists 8 integrations in our data, against 5 for ZenMaid
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Jobber lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for ZenMaid does not
Pick ZenMaid if…
- → Your situation matches ZenMaid's target profile: Residential cleaning and maid service businesses that want scheduling, automated client reminders, booking forms and card payments at a low monthly base price plus a fee per team member
- → Entry price matters most: ZenMaid starts at $19 a month base, more as users are added; Jobber starts at $29 a month base, more as users are added
- → You work in Cleaning Services: ZenMaid has the higher vertical-fit score there (Cleaning Services: 10/10 vs 9/10)
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Jobber | ZenMaid |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core: $29/mo | Starter: $19/mo |
| Tier 2 | Connect: $99/mo | Pro: $39/mo |
| Tier 3 | Grow: $149/mo | Pro Max: $49/mo |
| 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. ZenMaid starts on Starter, at $19 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Pro Max, is $49 a month. ZenMaid's entry price is $10 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Jobber
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Google Local Services Ads integration listed
- + Serves 18 trades in our data
- − 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
ZenMaid
- + Lower entry price: From $19/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Cleaning Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Stripe integration listed
- − Each team member beyond the owner adds $4, $14 or $24 a month depending on plan, and text message charges are extra on every plan
- − Starter caps you at 40 appointments a month and has no GPS tracking
- − QuickBooks needs Pro and Mailchimp or Zapier need Pro Max
- − Built for maid services rather than multi-trade or commercial janitorial work
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
- + automated followup
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ online booking
Listed for ZenMaid only
- + recurring scheduling
- + automated reminders
- + payment processing
- + mobile app
- + gps tracking
- + digital checklists
- + payroll
Integrations
Listed for Jobber only
- + quickbooks online
- + xero
- + google calendar
- + google local services
- + gusto
Listed for both
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ zapier
- ✓ mailchimp
Listed for ZenMaid only
- + quickbooks
- + square
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Jobber fit | ZenMaid fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Services | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 | ZenMaid |
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 ZenMaid?
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. ZenMaid is best for residential cleaning and maid service businesses that want scheduling, automated client reminders, booking forms and card payments at a low monthly base price plus a fee per team member. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Jobber cheaper than ZenMaid?
ZenMaid has the lower entry price: $19 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 ZenMaid integrate with QuickBooks?
Jobber lists QuickBooks Online. ZenMaid lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Jobber or ZenMaid offer a free trial?
Jobber: a 14-day free trial. ZenMaid: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Jobber to ZenMaid (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 ZenMaid: 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 ZenMaid's at 1-30. Jobber's entry price is $29 a month base, more as users are added; ZenMaid's is $19 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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