JobNimbus vs Powered Now
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Aggregate rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Best team size
- 3-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
Powered Now
Quotes, invoices, and job management for UK trade businesses
- Starting price
- From $36/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where JobNimbus and Powered Now genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: Powered Now publishes a starting price (From $36/mo). JobNimbus does not, so comparing them costs you a sales call.
- → Trades served: JobNimbus covers Roofing. The other does not.
- → Integrations: only JobNimbus connects to eagleview, zapier, company cam, google calendar; only Powered Now connects to xero, gocardless.
- → Features the other lacks: JobNimbus has crm, job_tracking, estimates; Powered Now has quotes, expenses, esignature.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing and restoration contractors 3-50 employees wanting roofing-friendly CRM at non-enterprise pricing.
Powered Now: UK/Ireland small trade businesses 1-10 employees needing simple quote-to-invoice flow.
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick JobNimbus if…
- → Your situation matches JobNimbus's target profile: Roofing and restoration contractors 3-50 employees wanting roofing-friendly CRM at non-enterprise pricing
- → Integration ecosystem matters — JobNimbus has 6 native integrations vs Powered Now's 4
Pick Powered Now if…
- → Your situation matches Powered Now's target profile: UK/Ireland small trade businesses 1-10 employees needing simple quote-to-invoice flow
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Standard — $25/mo | Starter — $36/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $75/mo | Pro — $60/mo |
| Tier 3 | Plus — $175/mo | Premium — $96/mo |
JobNimbus uses custom-quoted pricing (typically $250-$800/user/mo for enterprise FSM platforms); Powered Now has transparent public pricing starting at $36/mo. If budget predictability matters, Powered Now wins on transparency alone. If you need enterprise-tier features and don't mind the sales process, JobNimbus's custom pricing reflects the deeper feature set.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Built-in Stripe payment processing
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- + Broad feature coverage (8 core features)
- − UI can feel busy
- − Reporting is shallow compared to enterprise tools
- − No public pricing — sales call required for a quote
Powered Now
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Built-in Stripe payment processing
- + Covers 5 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- + 12 years of product maturity (founded 2014)
- − UK-focused — US payroll/tax integrations weak
- − Smaller US user community
Implementation timeline comparison
JobNimbus
Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing
Powered Now
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in JobNimbus
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + estimates
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + two way texting
Both have
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Powered Now
- + quotes
- + expenses
- + esignature
- + form templates
- + team tracking
Integrations
Only in JobNimbus
- + eagleview
- + zapier
- + company cam
- + google calendar
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
- ✓ stripe
Only in Powered Now
- + xero
- + gocardless
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | Powered Now fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | JobNimbus |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, JobNimbus or Powered Now?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. JobNimbus is best for Roofing and restoration contractors 3-50 employees wanting roofing-friendly CRM at non-enterprise pricing. Powered Now is best for UK/Ireland small trade businesses 1-10 employees needing simple quote-to-invoice flow. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is JobNimbus cheaper than Powered Now?
Both JobNimbus and Powered Now use custom pricing or have similar entry costs — request quotes from both to compare apples-to-apples for your specific team size.
Can JobNimbus and Powered Now integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus integrates with QuickBooks natively. Powered Now integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do JobNimbus or Powered Now offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Powered Now: 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
How long does JobNimbus vs Powered Now take to implement?
JobNimbus: Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing. Powered Now: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from JobNimbus to Powered Now (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
JobNimbus vs Powered Now: which has better customer support?
Both JobNimbus and Powered Now offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (either) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
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