Workiz vs. Jobber
Free vs. $49/Month — Who Wins?
Workiz is the only major field service platform with a permanent free tier for solo operators and 2-person crews. Jobber starts at $49/month but has better pricing once you hit 3+ users. Here's when to choose each.
The decision comes down to team size
Solo operator or working with one partner? Workiz's Lite plan is completely free — scheduling, dispatch, online booking, payments. No credit card, no expiration. Jobber at $49/month is hard to justify when Workiz costs nothing. Use Workiz free until you outgrow it.
Start Workiz FreeAt 3 users, Workiz jumps to $225/month. Jobber Connect covers 1–5 users for $149/month. You save $76/month — $912/year — and get a cleaner UI that techs pick up faster. Jobber's 14-day trial (vs Workiz's 7-day) also gives you more time to decide.
Try Jobber 14 Days FreePricing comparison — what you actually pay
Annual billing. Monthly billing is ~17% more for Workiz, ~25% more for Jobber.
| Users | Workiz | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Free (Lite)← wins | $49/mo (Lite) |
| 2 users | Free (Lite)← wins | $49/mo (Lite) |
| 3 users | $225/mo (Kickstart) | $149/mo (Connect)← wins |
| 4 users | $225/mo (Kickstart) | $149/mo (Connect)← wins |
| 5 users | $275/mo (Standard) | $149/mo (Connect)← wins |
| 10 users | $325+/mo | $249/mo (Grow)← wins |
| 15+ users | Custom | $249/mo (Grow)← wins |
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Workiz | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ Free (up to 2 users) | No free plan |
| Starting paid price | $225/mo (3 users, annual) | $49/mo (1 user) |
| 3–5 users pricing | $225–$275/mo | $149/mo (Connect) |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Built-in phone / VoIP | ✓ Add-on (~$30/mo) | No built-in phone |
| AI call handling | ✓ Pro tier | No |
| Online booking | ✓ Strong | ✓ Strong |
| GPS tracking | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Dispatch board | ✓ Visual drag-and-drop | ✓ Visual drag-and-drop |
| QuickBooks integration | Standard plan+ | ✓ All plans |
| Inventory management | ✓ Built-in | Basic (via QuickBooks) |
| Flat-rate pricebook | ✓ Yes | No built-in |
| Ease of setup | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moderate | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easiest |
| Mobile app (Android) | ✓ iOS + Android | ✓ iOS + Android |
| User rating (G2) | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Contract required | No | No |
Choose Workiz if you…
- Are a solo contractor or 2-person crew — the free plan is genuinely useful
- Need a built-in phone system with call recording and 2-way SMS
- Want AI-powered call handling and automated booking (Pro tier)
- Need flat-rate pricebook features without upgrading to Housecall Pro
- Run a pest control or cleaning business (Workiz has strong roots there)
Choose Jobber if you…
- Have 3+ technicians — Jobber is cheaper at every step above 2 users
- Want the smoothest onboarding — techs learn Jobber in an afternoon
- Need QuickBooks integration from day one (Workiz requires Standard plan)
- Run an HVAC, plumbing or electrical business that values simplicity
- Want a 14-day free trial (Workiz only gives you 7 days to evaluate)
The free plan changes everything for small operators
Workiz's free tier is a genuine product, not a crippled demo. I've seen solo contractors and 2-person crews run their entire business on it — job scheduling, dispatch, online payments — without paying a cent. That's a competitive advantage that Jobber simply can't match at the entry level.
The calculation flips the moment you hit 3 users. At that point Workiz jumps to $225/month and Jobber Connect covers you for $149/month. The UI quality gap also starts to matter at scale — Jobber's mobile app is the best in the industry for technicians. My recommendation: solo or duo → start Workiz free, see if it holds. 3+ techs → Jobber is the smarter spend.
What the sales rep won't tell you
Workiz
- The free plan doesn't include QuickBooks integration — you need Standard ($275/mo) for that.
- The built-in phone system is a separate add-on starting around $30/month, not included in any plan.
- Per-user overage costs ($46–$65/user/month) can make your bill significantly higher than advertised.
- Their G2 rating (4.5/5) is solid but meaningfully below Jobber's 4.8/5 across 5x as many reviews.
Jobber
- The $49/month Lite plan is 1-user only. The moment you add a second tech you need Connect at $149/month.
- No built-in phone system. If you want call tracking or recording, you need a third-party add-on.
- QuickBooks sync is one-directional in practice — edits in QBO don't always flow back cleanly to Jobber.
Frequently asked questions
Is Workiz free?
Yes — Workiz offers a permanent free Lite plan for up to 2 users. It includes scheduling, dispatch, online booking and basic payments. It's the only major field service platform with a genuinely useful free tier. There's no trial expiration. For solo contractors or 2-person operations, it's hard to argue against trying Workiz first before paying for Jobber.
What does Workiz cost for 3 or more users?
Workiz's first paid tier (Kickstart) is $225/month billed annually for 3 included users. Compare that to Jobber Connect at $149/month for up to 5 users — Jobber is cheaper from 3 users upward. Workiz charges $46–$65/month for each user above the plan limit, which can add up fast.
Does Workiz have a phone system?
Yes — Workiz has a built-in VoIP phone system with call recording, 2-way SMS and AI call handling (on the Pro tier). It's sold as a separate add-on starting around $30/month. Jobber does not have a built-in phone system. If centralized call management is important to your operation, Workiz has a real advantage here.
Is Jobber easier to use than Workiz?
Most contractors find Jobber's interface cleaner and faster to learn. Jobber's mobile app is particularly well-regarded — technicians pick it up in an hour. Workiz has more features at the base level, which means more configuration before it feels natural. If you have a team that's resistant to new software, Jobber's lower friction is worth the monthly cost.
Can I switch from Workiz to Jobber later?
Yes — neither platform requires a long-term contract. Workiz and Jobber are both month-to-month at entry level. You can export your customer and job data from Workiz and import it into Jobber (or vice versa) using CSV files. Most contractors who switch report the transition taking 1–2 days of admin work.