JobNimbus vs Workiz
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
Workiz
Field service software for on-demand service pros
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 7 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on JobNimbus and Workiz 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: Workiz serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Moving, Restoration, Painting, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, eagleview, hover, xactimate; Workiz: stripe, sunbit, google local services, google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for Roofing (9/10 vs 7/10), General Contractors (8/10 vs 7/10); Workiz scores higher for HVAC (8/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (8/10 vs 7/10), Handyman Services (8/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates; Workiz: dispatching, phone system, call masking.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
Workiz: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair).
Vertical fit favors Workiz in 3 of 6 shared trades.
Workiz lists more integrations in our data (11 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 work in Roofing or General Contractors: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 9/10 vs 7/10)
Pick Workiz if…
- → Your situation matches Workiz's target profile: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair)
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Handyman Services: Workiz has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → You serve several trades: Workiz serves 16 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Workiz lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for JobNimbus does not
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Standard: quote |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | Pro: quote |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | Ultimate: quote |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | - |
Neither JobNimbus nor Workiz 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 Roofing or 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
Workiz
- + 7-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Handyman Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Google Local Services Ads integration listed
- − No published pricing
- − Built around inbound, same-day calls rather than recurring scheduled work
- − Short 7-day trial
- − AI features depend on plan or add-ons
- − 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
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for Workiz only
- + dispatching
- + phone system
- + call masking
- + online booking
- + marketing automation
- + ai phone agent
Integrations
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ zapier
Listed for Workiz only
- + stripe
- + sunbit
- + google local services
- + google calendar
- + angi
- + thumbtack
- + yelp
- + nicejob
- + signpost
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | Workiz fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
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 Workiz?
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. Workiz is best for on-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair). See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is JobNimbus cheaper than Workiz?
Neither publishes a price. Request quotes from both for the same team size and features.
Can JobNimbus and Workiz integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Workiz 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 Workiz offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. Workiz: a 7-day free trial.
Can I move from JobNimbus to Workiz (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 Workiz: 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 Workiz's at 1-15. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); Workiz'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.
Should your product be in this comparison?
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