Jobber vs.
ServiceTitan
For most contractors, Jobber wins on price, simplicity and value. ServiceTitan wins on power — but only justifies its $398+/month price tag and 2-year contract above $3M annual revenue with 10+ techs. Under that threshold, you are paying 10x more for features you will never fully use.
Pick Jobber if you are…
Under 10 techs, doing under $3M/year, want to get running fast, no contract, or just need solid fundamentals without enterprise complexity.
Pick ServiceTitan if you are…
10+ techs, $3M+ revenue, need call tracking + enterprise reporting, have an operations team ready for a 12-week onboarding process.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Jobber | ServiceTitan | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | $398+/mo | Jobber ✓ |
| Contract required | None — cancel anytime | Yes — 2–3 years | Jobber ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | Demo only | Jobber ✓ |
| Onboarding cost | Free | $5,000–$15,000 | Jobber ✓ |
| Setup time | 1–3 days | 4–12 weeks | Jobber ✓ |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | iOS + Android | Tie |
| Quoting / estimating | Strong | Advanced | ST |
| Flat-rate pricebook | No built-in | Advanced with markup rules | ST |
| Dispatch board | Good | Industry best | ST |
| Reporting / analytics | Standard | Most powerful available | ST |
| Call tracking | No | Advanced with recording | ST |
| Service agreements | Basic recurring | Full membership mgmt | ST |
| GPS tracking | Yes | Advanced | ST |
| QuickBooks integration | Native | Native | Tie |
| User rating (G2) | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | Jobber ✓ |
| Value for under 10 techs | Excellent | Overkill | Jobber ✓ |
When to Upgrade
When does it make sense to leave Jobber for ServiceTitan?
The switch from Jobber to ServiceTitan typically makes financial sense when you hit $2M–$3M in annual revenue with 8–10+ technicians. Below that, you are paying 10x more for reporting and call-tracking features that don't move the needle at your scale.
- $2M–$3M annual revenue— ServiceTitan's analytics start paying for themselves in recovered jobs
- 8–10+ field technicians— The dispatch board ROI becomes tangible at this crew size
- You have an operations manager— Someone needs to own the 4–12 week onboarding — can't be the owner
- Reporting gaps are costing money— If you can't answer 'which tech is most profitable?' in Jobber
The Contractor's Verdict
Bernard Guido · Master tradesman, Munich · 15 years in trade operations
Jobber is where you should start — almost no exceptions. It is the fastest way to go from "spreadsheets and phone calls" to professional field service management. I've deployed it in operations across multiple trade types and it always works. If you outgrow it in two years because your business exploded, that is a good problem to have. ServiceTitan will still be there when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jobber good enough for a growing HVAC or plumbing business?
Yes — Jobber is good enough for the vast majority of growing trade businesses. Under 10 techs and $3M revenue, Jobber handles everything: scheduling, invoicing, GPS tracking, customer portal, QuickBooks sync and mobile field access. The upgrade to ServiceTitan only becomes justified when enterprise reporting and call tracking ROI can be measured.
How much does it cost to migrate from Jobber to ServiceTitan?
ServiceTitan's onboarding fee runs $5,000–$15,000 (non-refundable), plus the monthly subscription at $398+/month on a multi-year contract. Total year-1 cost: $20,000+. Budget 4–12 weeks of operational disruption during migration. ServiceTitan has a data migration team — plan on manual cleanup of custom fields and recurring services.
Does Jobber have a free trial?
Yes — Jobber offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. ServiceTitan does not offer a free trial; they offer a guided demo only.
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