Jobber vs ServiceM8
Jobber is field service software for home service businesses, covering requests, quotes, scheduling, invoicing and online payments in a web and mobile app. ServiceM8 is job management software for small trade and service businesses, built around a full-featured iPhone and iPad app with a web dashboard and a Mac and PC desktop app. Below, they are compared on price, features, and fit from each vendor’s own pages, last checked September 24, 2026.
At a glance
| Jobber | ServiceM8 | Revcore Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Field service management for home service businesses | Job management software for small trade and service businesses | All-in-one platform for contractors who sell in the home |
| Starting price | $49/mo, 1 user | $0/mo, 1 user | $249/mo, 3 seats included |
| Pricing model | Tiered monthly plans priced by team size band, with add-ons and $29/mo per extra user | Priced by new jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans | Flat plans with seats included |
| Extra users | $29/mo per additional user on every plan | None on paid plans; the Free plan is limited to 1 user | $49/mo per seat |
| Free trial | 14 days on the Grow plan, no credit card required | 14 days, full access, no credit card required | 14 days, no credit card |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android apps on every plan; the app is available in Spanish for team members (not admins or account owners) | Full-featured app for iPhone and iPad; ServiceM8 Lite for Android covers core job tasks for field staff. Desktop app for Mac and PC plus an online dashboard | Runs on phone and tablet, including in-home presentations on iPad |
Feature by feature
Where each tool is strong, where it relies on add-ons, and where it stops.
| Capability | Jobber | ServiceM8 | Revcore Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead capture | Requests with custom request forms for your website, social media, or client hub, plus online booking on every plan | Online bookings where clients get a price, pick a time, and book; ServiceM8 Inbox turns emails into job cards on Growing and up | Embeddable lead forms and booking widgets with automatic text and email follow-up |
| CRM | Client manager with lead tagging on every plan; Pipeline view is an add-on below Plus | Full client and job history with notes, photos, emails, and messages; automated booking confirmations, quote follow-ups, and payment chasers | CRM, pipeline, and job tracking on every plan |
| Estimates and quoting | Quotes with templates and signature approval on every plan; automated quote follow-ups from Connect | Quotes with online acceptance, e-signature, and remote signature on every plan; bundles on Growing and up | Unlimited estimates on every plan, with material and add-on catalogs on Pro |
| Good / Better / Best quoting | Optional add-on line items and markups on Grow and Plus; not a tiered option layout | Quote options on every plan let clients view and choose between several options online | Native Good / Better / Best quoting on Pro and Scale |
| In-home sales presentation | No interactive presentation; Grow and Plus can add images and reviews to quotes | Proposals with a rich online experience, images, and multiple choice options on Growing and up; no interactive in-home presentation mode listed | Interactive in-home sales presentation built into the job, on Pro and Scale |
| Two-way texting | Grow and Plus only (US, Canada, and UK); Core and Connect do not include it | Two-way SMS through the job card on every plan; texts are included on paid plans and 10¢ each on Free | Included on every plan: 100, 250, or 1,500 two-way texts a month by plan |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Scheduling on every plan; routing and GPS tracking from Connect; crew scheduling on Plus | Scheduling, dispatch map, urgent dispatch, staff GPS, and auto routing | Crew scheduling and dispatch on every plan, GPS clock-in on Pro and Scale |
| Job tracking and photos | Job notes, photos, and attachments on every plan; checklists from Connect; unlimited media library on Plus | Before and after photos and video on the job card, photo branding, and photo markup on iPad | Job tracking with photo documentation and markup |
| Homeowner / client portal | Client hub on every plan for approving quotes, checking visits, and paying invoices | Online quote acceptance, Track My Arrival, and live invoice statements; no full client portal listed | Homeowner project portal on every plan; white-label portal on Scale |
| Invoicing and payments | Invoicing, progress invoicing, and online payments on every plan: 2.9% + 30¢ cards, 1% ACH, instant payouts for an extra 1% | Invoices, card payments in the app and online, Tap to Pay on iPhone, and automated payment follow-ups; progress invoicing on Starter and up | Invoicing with deposits; 3.65% + 30¢ cards, ACH at 0.8% (capped at $5) plus a 0.75% platform fee, payouts in 1 to 2 business days, fee built into the estimate |
| Service agreements | Recurring work with automatic card-on-file payments from Connect; no dedicated maintenance plan module listed | Recurring jobs and maintenance scheduling on every plan; asset service history on Growing and up | Recurring service agreements on Pro and Scale |
| Reporting | Insights dashboard and financial, client, and work reports on every plan; job costing on Grow; custom report builder on Plus | Job, productivity, and revenue reports with a custom report builder and AI report helper | Revenue and pipeline reports on Scale |
| Integrations and API | App Marketplace and Home Depot on every plan; QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, and Gusto from Connect; API tour on Plus | Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Mailchimp, Deputy, Zapier, n8n, third-party add-ons, and a REST API | REST API, signed webhooks, AI (MCP) access, and QuickBooks Online import on Scale |
| Pricing model | Per plan and team size band, $29/mo per extra user, several paid add-ons | By new jobs per month ($0 to $349/mo), unlimited users on paid plans, 20¢ per extra job on Premium Plus | Flat plans with 3, 7, or 15 seats included ($207 to $749/mo billed annually), extra seats $49/mo |
- Built in
- Partial, add-on, or gated to a higher tier
- Not offered
Jobber pricing, plan by plan
Jobber was running a promotion of up to 40% off for new customers who subscribe before September 30, 2026 (for example Grow at $140/mo for 3 months, then $199/mo). Pipeline, Marketing Suite, and Receptionist are add-ons below Plus; their prices are not listed on the pricing page. Card processing is 2.9% + 30¢ online, 2.7% + 30¢ Tap to Pay, and 1% for ACH on all plans.
| Plan | Price | Users | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $49/moMonth to month. $39/mo with a 1-year commitment, $29/mo billed annually | 1 user |
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| Connect | $139/moMonth to month for 1 user. $119/mo with a 1-year commitment, $99/mo billed annually | 1 user; team bands of 5, 10, and 15 users list at $199, $299, and $399/mo month to month |
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| Grow | $199/moMonth to month for 1 user. $169/mo with a 1-year commitment, $149/mo billed annually | 1 user; team bands of 5, 10, and 15 users list at $299, $399, and $499/mo month to month |
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| Plus | $499/moMonth to month for 5 users. $439/mo with a 1-year commitment, $399/mo billed annually | Includes 5 users; 10 and 15 user bands list at $599 and $699/mo month to month; 16 or more is sales-quoted |
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- Pricing model
- Tiered monthly plans priced by team size band, with add-ons and $29/mo per extra user
- Extra users
- $29/mo per additional user on every plan
- Setup or onboarding
- None listed. Guided onboarding sessions are included on Connect, Grow, and Plus; data import is listed as included only on Plus
- Contract
- Three options: month to month with no commitment, monthly with a 12-month minimum, or annual prepaid (non-refundable if canceled early)
- Free trial
- 14 days on the Grow plan, no credit card required
Source: Jobber pricing page, checked September 24, 2026.
ServiceM8 pricing, plan by plan
Prices shown in USD. ServiceM8 Phone is extra, from $19/mo for the business with no per-user fees. ServiceM8's FAQ says an overage fee applies per SMS over a plan's monthly SMS cap. ServiceM8 lists offers for new businesses and a Learning Roadmap that unlocks higher job and SMS limits.
| Plan | Price | Users | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 user |
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| Starter | $29/mo | Unlimited users |
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| Growing | $79/mo | Unlimited users |
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| Premium | $149/mo | Unlimited users |
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| Premium Plus | $349/mo | Unlimited users |
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- Pricing model
- Priced by new jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans
- Extra users
- None on paid plans; the Free plan is limited to 1 user
- Setup or onboarding
- No fee for self-serve setup; independent ServiceM8 Partners charge for setup and training
- Contract
- No lock-ins; upgrade or downgrade at any time with pro-rata credit
- Free trial
- 14 days, full access, no credit card required
Source: ServiceM8 pricing page, checked September 24, 2026.
What it costs for your crew
Estimated monthly cost from each vendor's published pricing, before taxes, payment processing, and promotions.
| Crew size | Revcore Pro | Jobber | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-person crew | $249/moStarter plan | $299/mo ($229/mo billed annually) | $79/mo |
| 7-person crew | $499/moPro plan | $399/mo ($299/mo billed annually) | $149/mo |
| 15-person crew | $899/moScale plan | $499/mo ($399/mo billed annually) | $349/mo |
Revcore Pro: smallest plan whose included seats cover the crew, billed monthly. Annual billing is lower.
Jobber: Grow plan, the lowest Jobber tier with two-way texting, at list price without the time-limited promotion. Jobber prices by team size band: a 3-person crew uses the 5-user band, 7 uses the 10-user band, and 15 uses the 15-user band, so no extra $29 user fees apply. Month-to-month price shown first, annual prepaid in brackets. Excludes add-ons and card processing.
ServiceM8: ServiceM8 charges by new jobs per month, not by crew size, and paid plans include unlimited users. These figures assume job volume grows with the crew: a 3-person crew on Growing (up to 150 jobs a month, the first plan with proposals), 7 on Premium (up to 500 jobs), and 15 on Premium Plus (1,500+ jobs, then 20¢ per extra job). A lower-volume crew could pay less. Excludes ServiceM8 Phone and card processing.
Which one fits your business
Jobber
Jobber is a good fit for
- Owner operators and small crews doing recurring or quick-turn service work
- Businesses that want a self-serve app with online booking and a client hub on every plan
- Teams that value a large app marketplace, QuickBooks Online and Xero sync, and Zapier
It is a weaker fit for
- Contractors who close high-ticket jobs at the kitchen table and need a built-in sales presentation
- Teams that need two-way texting but want to stay on Jobber's lower Core or Connect plans
- Shops that want data import help without paying for the top Plus plan
What Jobber does well
- Clean, mature iOS and Android apps with a Spanish option for field staff
- Client hub, online booking, and request forms on every plan, including the $29/mo annual Core plan
- Low entry price for a solo operator
- Broad accounting and app connections: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Gusto, and an app marketplace
- Recent AI tools such as auto-drafted quotes, voice notes, and an AI Receptionist
Where it falls short
- Two-way texting, optional quote line items, and job costing start on Grow, not the lower plans
- No native interactive in-home sales presentation
- Pipeline, Marketing Suite, and Receptionist are paid add-ons unless you are on Plus
- Team size bands and $29/mo extra users mean the bill steps up as the crew grows
- Data import is listed as included only on the Plus plan
ServiceM8
ServiceM8 is a good fit for
- Solo operators and small crews that run their field work on iPhones and iPads
- Businesses with predictable, lower job volume that fit a jobs-per-month plan
- Teams that want unlimited user logins without per-user fees
It is a weaker fit for
- Crews whose technicians mainly use Android phones (Android gets the lighter ServiceM8 Lite app)
- High-volume shops that would pay for extra jobs at 20¢ each past 1,500 a month
- Contractors who close larger jobs with an in-home presentation
What ServiceM8 does well
- Very low entry price, including a free plan for solo operators
- Unlimited users on paid plans, with no per-user fees
- Two-way SMS and quote options on every plan
- Polished iPhone and iPad app with offline access, Tap to Pay, and Apple CarPlay
- Broad accounting support: Xero, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB
Where it falls short
- Full-featured field app is iOS only; Android gets the lighter ServiceM8 Lite
- Monthly job caps, with 20¢ per job over the top plan's allowance
- Proposals and forms start on Growing; job costing starts on Premium
- Client list CSV export requires the Advanced Reporting Pack add-on
- No interactive in-home presentation
Or skip the tradeoff between Jobber and ServiceM8
Revcore Pro runs lead capture, estimates with good, better, best options, in-home presentations, scheduling, job tracking, invoicing, and payments in one login, with two-way texting on every plan and seats included in the price.
Jobber vs ServiceM8, common questions
What is the difference between Jobber and ServiceM8?
Jobber is field service management for home service businesses. ServiceM8 is job management software for small trade and service businesses. Jobber is a polished, well-supported tool for running recurring and service work, while Revcore adds an in-home sales presentation and Good / Better / Best quoting and includes two-way texting on every plan instead of starting it on Jobber's Grow tier. ServiceM8 is very affordable for small, iPhone-based crews with modest job volume, while Revcore runs fully on Android as well as iOS, never caps jobs, and adds an interactive in-home presentation and Good / Better / Best quoting.
How much do Jobber and ServiceM8 cost?
Jobber plans start at $49/mo (tiered monthly plans priced by team size band, with add-ons and $29/mo per extra user). ServiceM8 plans start at $0/mo (priced by new jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans). See the plan-by-plan tables above for what each tier includes.
Is there an alternative to both Jobber and ServiceM8?
Revcore Pro runs the whole job in one login, from lead capture and estimates to in-home presentations, scheduling, and payments, with two-way texting on every plan. Plans start at $249/mo with 3 seats included and a 14-day free trial.
ServiceM8 vs Jobber: which is better for a small crew?
ServiceM8 is cheaper for low job volume and includes two-way SMS and unlimited users on paid plans. Jobber has full Android support, but two-way texting starts on its Grow plan, which lists at $299/mo for a 5-user team.
Sources and method
Competitor facts come from each vendor’s public pages, checked on the date shown. Pricing changes often and is sometimes sales-quoted, so confirm on the vendor’s site before you buy. Revcore facts come from our pricing page. Product names are trademarks of their owners.
Jobber, checked September 24, 2026
