JobNimbus vs JobTread
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 3-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
JobTread
Construction estimating and project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best team size
- 3-30
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on JobNimbus and JobTread 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: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo). JobNimbus does not, so you need a quote from JobNimbus to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobNimbus serves Handyman Services; JobTread serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Restoration, Painting, Flooring. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: JobNimbus offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for JobTread.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, xactimate, beacon, abc supply; JobTread: stripe, the home depot, qxo, poolcorp.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for Roofing (9/10 vs 8/10), HVAC (7/10 vs 6/10), Plumbing (7/10 vs 6/10); JobTread scores higher for General Contractors (9/10 vs 8/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, invoicing; JobTread: job costing, change orders, client portal.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Vertical fit favors JobNimbus in 4 of 5 shared trades.
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); JobNimbus quotes only.
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 10).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
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 want to try before buying: JobNimbus offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for JobTread
- → You work in Roofing, HVAC or Plumbing: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 9/10 vs 8/10)
Pick JobTread if…
- → Your situation matches JobTread's target profile: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system
- → You work in General Contractors: JobTread has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 9/10 vs 8/10)
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); JobNimbus quotes only
- → You serve several trades: JobTread serves 9 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 10 for JobNimbus
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | JobTread |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | - |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | - |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | - |
JobNimbus publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size. JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing, HVAC or Plumbing
- + 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
JobTread
- + Publishes its prices; JobNimbus quotes only
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 9 trades in our data
- − No free trial (a 30-day money-back guarantee instead)
- − Per-user charges after the first internal user
- − QuickBooks Desktop not on its integrations page
- − Its terms make fees non-refundable unless the terms say otherwise and do not mention the money-back guarantee
- − No free trial in our data (JobNimbus offers 14 days)
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 JobNimbus only
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + invoicing
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ estimates
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for JobTread only
- + job costing
- + change orders
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Integrations
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + xactimate
- + beacon
- + abc supply
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ eagleview
- ✓ hover
- ✓ companycam
- ✓ zapier
- ✓ srs distribution
Listed for JobTread only
- + stripe
- + the home depot
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
- + xero
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | JobTread fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 | JobTread |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
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, JobNimbus or JobTread?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobNimbus is best for roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle. JobTread is best for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is JobNimbus cheaper than JobTread?
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); JobNimbus quotes only, so ask JobNimbus for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobNimbus and JobTread integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do JobNimbus or JobTread offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. JobTread: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from JobNimbus to JobTread (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.
JobNimbus vs JobTread: 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 JobNimbus's best team size at 3-50 and JobTread's at 3-30. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); JobTread's is $159 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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