JobNimbus vs Simpro
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
Simpro
Job, project and service management software for commercial and residential trade contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 10-200
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on JobNimbus and Simpro 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.
- → Trades served: JobNimbus serves Roofing, Handyman Services; Simpro serves Pest Control, Pool Service, Solar, Fire Protection & Life Safety. 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 Simpro.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, eagleview, hover, xactimate; Simpro: xero, myob, sage, sage intacct.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for General Contractors (8/10 vs 5/10); Simpro scores higher for HVAC (8/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (8/10 vs 7/10), Electrical (8/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates; Simpro: job management, estimating, job costing.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
Simpro: Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security and fire protection contractors that mix service, maintenance and project work and want quoting, stock and job costing in one system.
Vertical fit favors Simpro in 3 of 4 shared trades.
JobNimbus lists more integrations in our data (10 vs 9).
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 Simpro
- → You work in General Contractors: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 8/10 vs 5/10)
Pick Simpro if…
- → Your situation matches Simpro's target profile: Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security and fire protection contractors that mix service, maintenance and project work and want quoting, stock and job costing in one system
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Simpro has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → You serve several trades: Simpro serves 8 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
- → You want a longer track record: Simpro was founded in 2002, JobNimbus in 2013
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | Simpro |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Base Plan (custom quote): quote |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | - |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | - |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | - |
Neither JobNimbus nor Simpro publishes a price, so both need a quote before you can compare them. Request quotes for the same team size and feature set, and get what is included (users, integrations, onboarding) in writing.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors
- + 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
Simpro
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 8 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2002
- − No published prices or self-serve trial
- − Setup fee on top of the subscription
- − Several add-ons cost extra and some integrations (Salesforce, NetSuite) come from partners
- − No free trial in our data (JobNimbus offers 14 days)
- − No published price: you need a quote
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 Simpro only
- + job management
- + estimating
- + job costing
- + service agreements
- + asset management
- + stock management
- + purchase orders
- + project management
- + progress billing
Integrations
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + zapier
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for Simpro only
- + xero
- + myob
- + sage
- + sage intacct
- + netsuite
- + stripe
- + hubspot
- + salesforce
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | Simpro fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
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 Simpro?
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. Simpro is best for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security and fire protection contractors that mix service, maintenance and project work and want quoting, stock and job costing 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 Simpro?
Neither publishes a price. Request quotes from both for the same team size and features.
Can JobNimbus and Simpro integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Simpro 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 Simpro offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. Simpro: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from JobNimbus to Simpro (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 Simpro: 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 Simpro's at 10-200. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); Simpro's is no published price (quote only). 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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