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Jobber vs Housecall Pro
A plumber opened two pricing tabs. Jobber led with $21. Housecall Pro HVAC led with $349. The monthly bills that actually print are $49 and $79 if you are one truck, and a different book if you run HVAC or plumbing.
| What | Jobber | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly floor | $49 Core, 1 user | $79 Basic, 1 user |
| HVAC and plumbing | Same public table as everyone else | Mechanical: Essentials $229 individual / $299 teams, MAX $349 / $649 |
| Reviews | Marketing Suite $99, or Plus | Included on every plan |
| Two-way SMS | Grow at $199 | On the job ticket, not a $199 SKU |
| Receptionist | $29 (30 conversations, then $0.79) | CSR AI is Custom |
| Extra users | $29 each | Mechanical: $100 Essentials, $75 MAX |
| Trial | 14 days, Grow features, no card | 14 days, MAX features, no card |
| Cancel, no-commit monthly | Account and Billing. Admin only. Access through the period | Email, then a phone call with the owner |
| Verdict | Solid pick, 7.5 | Solid pick, 7.5 |
| Skip this number | $21 and $29 (annual prepaid Core shown as monthly) | $59 / $149 / $299 generic annual. Not a plumber Mechanical card |
The skip is the teaser, not the OS
Both products do the same afternoon. You quote the job, put it on the calendar, take the card in the driveway. Jobber is cheaper on the one-truck floor. Housecall Pro already asks for the Google review when the job closes.
Buy Jobber if you will pay Core $49 cash and you can live without the review ask, or you will buy NiceJob at $75. Two-way SMS is Grow at $199, not Core. Do not buy Plus at $499 to get a receptionist. That SKU is $29 on Core.
Buy Housecall Pro if the review ask is part of closing the job and you will pay Basic $79. If you are HVAC or plumbing, read the Mechanical cards. Essentials starts at $229 individual, not the generic $189. MAX individual is $349. Teams MAX is $649. You cancel by phone.
Skip both as a voice on the line tonight. Housecall Pro CSR AI is Custom. Jobber receptionist is $29. That job is still Rosie at $49, Frontdesk at $99, or Smith.ai at $150.
Buy Jobber
One-truck home service. Core $49 cash. Reviews can wait, or NiceJob is $75.
Buy Housecall Pro
The review ask rides on the job. You will pay $79, or Mechanical if you are HVAC or plumbing.
The catch
Same score. Different invoice. Jobber hides the cash number behind $21. Housecall Pro hides the plumber number behind a generic table, then makes the owner call to cancel.
FAQ
Is Jobber cheaper than Housecall Pro?
On the one-user floor, yes. Jobber Core is $49 a month cash. Housecall Pro Basic is $79. If you are HVAC or plumbing, Housecall Pro Essentials starts at $229 individual, not $79.
Which one includes Google review asks?
Housecall Pro includes the review ask on every plan. Jobber puts reviews inside Marketing Suite at $99 a month, or on Plus. NiceJob is $75 if you only needed reviews.
Can I treat the $21 Jobber number as the bill?
No. $21 and $29 are annual prepaid Core, shown as a monthly number. Monthly cash on 1-user Core is $49.
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