JobNimbus vs Knowify
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
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 JobNimbus 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.
- → Price transparency: Knowify publishes its prices (From $99/mo). JobNimbus does not, so you need a quote from JobNimbus to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobNimbus serves Handyman Services; Knowify serves Painting. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: eagleview, hover, xactimate, companycam.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for Roofing (9/10 vs 5/10), General Contractors (8/10 vs 7/10), HVAC (7/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates; Knowify: job costing, change orders, aia billing.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
Knowify: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing.
Vertical fit favors JobNimbus in 5 of 5 shared trades.
Knowify publishes its prices (From $99/mo); JobNimbus quotes only.
JobNimbus lists more integrations in our data (10 vs 3).
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 work in Roofing, General Contractors or HVAC: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 9/10 vs 5/10)
- → Integrations matter: JobNimbus lists 10 integrations in our data, against 3 for Knowify
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
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: Knowify publishes its prices (From $99/mo); JobNimbus quotes only
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | Knowify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Core: $99/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | Advanced: $329/mo |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | Enterprise: quote |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | - |
JobNimbus publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size. Knowify starts on Core, at $99 a month base, more as users are added.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing, General Contractors or HVAC
- + 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
Knowify
- + Publishes its prices; JobNimbus quotes only
- + 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 JobNimbus only
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + estimates
- + invoicing
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + 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 JobNimbus only
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ quickbooks desktop
- ✓ zapier
Listed for Knowify only
None
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | Knowify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| 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 Knowify?
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. 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 JobNimbus cheaper than Knowify?
Knowify publishes its prices (From $99/mo); JobNimbus quotes only, so ask JobNimbus for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobNimbus and Knowify integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. 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 JobNimbus or Knowify offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. Knowify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from JobNimbus 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.
JobNimbus 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 JobNimbus's best team size at 3-50 and Knowify's at 5-50. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); 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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