JobTread vs Workiz
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
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 JobTread 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.
- → Price transparency: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo). Workiz does not, so you need a quote from Workiz to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Flooring; Workiz serves Cleaning Services, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Moving, Waste & Junk Removal, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Workiz offers a 7-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for JobTread.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobTread: the home depot, srs distribution, qxo, poolcorp; Workiz: sunbit, google local services, google calendar, angi.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for Roofing (8/10 vs 7/10), General Contractors (9/10 vs 7/10); Workiz scores higher for HVAC (8/10 vs 6/10), Plumbing (8/10 vs 6/10), Electrical (7/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobTread: job costing, estimates, change orders; Workiz: dispatching, invoicing, phone system.
Quick verdict
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Workiz: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair).
Vertical fit favors Workiz in 4 of 8 shared trades.
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Workiz quotes only.
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 11).
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 Roofing or General Contractors: JobTread has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 8/10 vs 7/10)
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Workiz quotes only
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 11 for Workiz
Pick Workiz if…
- → Your situation matches Workiz's target profile: On-demand service businesses (locksmiths, garage door, junk removal, appliance repair)
- → You want to try before buying: Workiz offers a 7-day free trial; our data records none for JobTread
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Workiz has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 8/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: Workiz serves 16 trades in our data, against 9 for JobTread
- → Google Local Services Ads bring in your calls: Workiz lists a Google Local Services Ads integration; our entry for JobTread does not
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobTread | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo | Standard: quote |
| Tier 2 | - | Pro: quote |
| Tier 3 | - | Ultimate: quote |
JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added. Workiz publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size.
Pros & cons
JobTread
- + Publishes its prices; Workiz quotes only
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or 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
- − No free trial in our data (Workiz offers 7 days)
Workiz
- + 7-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + 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 JobTread only
- + job costing
- + estimates
- + change orders
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for Workiz only
- + dispatching
- + invoicing
- + phone system
- + call masking
- + online booking
- + marketing automation
- + ai phone agent
Integrations
Listed for JobTread only
- + the home depot
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + hfs financial
- + xero
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ zapier
- ✓ nicejob
Listed for Workiz only
- + sunbit
- + google local services
- + google calendar
- + angi
- + thumbtack
- + yelp
- + signpost
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobTread fit | Workiz fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Workiz |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workiz |
| Roofing | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobTread |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobTread |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Restoration | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workiz |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
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 Workiz?
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. 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 JobTread cheaper than Workiz?
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Workiz quotes only, so ask Workiz for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobTread and Workiz integrate with QuickBooks?
JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Workiz 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 Workiz offer a free trial?
JobTread: no free trial in our data. Workiz: a 7-day free trial.
Can I move from JobTread 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.
JobTread 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 JobTread's best team size at 3-30 and Workiz's at 1-15. JobTread's entry price is $159 a month base, more as users are added; 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.
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