JobTread vs Simpro
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobTread
Construction estimating and project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best team size
- 3-30
- Free trial
- None listed
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 JobTread 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.
- → Price transparency: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo). Simpro does not, so you need a quote from Simpro to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Roofing, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Restoration, Painting, Flooring; Simpro serves Pest Control, Pool Service, Solar, Fire Protection & Life Safety. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobTread: the home depot, srs distribution, qxo, poolcorp; Simpro: myob, sage, sage intacct, netsuite.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for General Contractors (9/10 vs 5/10); Simpro scores higher for HVAC (8/10 vs 6/10), Plumbing (8/10 vs 6/10), Electrical (8/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobTread: estimates, change orders, client portal; Simpro: job management, estimating, service agreements.
Quick verdict
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
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.
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Simpro quotes only.
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 9).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
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 5/10)
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Simpro quotes only
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 9 for Simpro
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 6/10)
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobTread | Simpro |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo | Base Plan (custom quote): quote |
JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added. Simpro publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size.
Pros & cons
JobTread
- + Publishes its prices; Simpro 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
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 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 JobTread only
- + estimates
- + change orders
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + selection management
Listed for both
- ✓ job costing
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ purchase orders
Listed for Simpro only
- + job management
- + estimating
- + service agreements
- + asset management
- + stock management
- + project management
- + progress billing
Integrations
Listed for JobTread only
- + the home depot
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + zapier
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ xero
Listed for Simpro only
- + myob
- + sage
- + sage intacct
- + netsuite
- + hubspot
- + salesforce
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobTread fit | Simpro fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Simpro |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobTread |
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, JobTread or Simpro?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobTread is best for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system. 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 JobTread cheaper than Simpro?
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Simpro quotes only, so ask Simpro for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobTread and Simpro integrate with QuickBooks?
JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Simpro lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do JobTread or Simpro offer a free trial?
JobTread: no free trial in our data. Simpro: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from JobTread 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.
JobTread 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 JobTread's best team size at 3-30 and Simpro's at 10-200. JobTread's entry price is $159 a month base, more as users are added; 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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