Jobber vs Housecall Pro for cleaning businesses
Short answer: At 5 users the two are close: $199 vs $189 per month, and $149 vs $149 billed annually. From 10 users Jobber has the lower list price ($299 vs $399). Housecall Pro's entry plan includes review management. Jobber's entry plan is cheaper ($49 vs $79) but lacks GPS and automated client notifications.
Key facts (verified 2026-11-03)
- Jobber: entry plan Core from $49/mo ($29/mo when billed annually (not the monthly rate)); 1 user (only size option shown); extra users $29/mo each. Free trial: 14 days on Grow plan features, no credit card (FAQ on pricing page). Source.
- Housecall Pro: entry plan Basic from $79/mo ($59/mo when billed annually (not the monthly rate)); 1 user included. Free trial: 14 days on MAX plan features, no credit card (FAQ). Source.
- 5 users: Jobber Connect $199/mo ($149/mo billed annually) vs Housecall Pro Essentials $189/mo ($149/mo billed annually).
- Card fees: Jobber 2.9% + 30¢ online, 2.7% + 30¢ Tap to Pay, 1% ACH; Housecall Pro card "as low as 2.59%", 1% bank payments. Jobber · Housecall Pro
Jobber vs Housecall Pro: comparison table
| Software | Price (verified date) | Free trial | Online booking | Scheduling | Invoicing | Payments | Mobile app | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | From $49/mo (Core) $29/mo when billed annually (not the monthly rate) Verified 2026-11-03 | 14 days on Grow plan features, no credit card (FAQ on pricing page) | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Teams that want quotes, jobs, invoices and payments in one app; also covers other trades |
| Housecall Pro | From $79/mo (Basic) $59/mo when billed annually (not the monthly rate) Verified 2026-11-03 | 14 days on MAX plan features, no credit card (FAQ) | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Yes, all plans | Teams that want price book, job costing and review management on the entry plan |
"Not stated on vendor site" means the official pricing page we read does not mention the feature. It is not the same as "No". Feature labels are summarized from each vendor's pricing page; see methodology.
Plan by plan
| Plan | Monthly list price | Annual billing (separate from monthly) | Users / limits | Online booking | GPS | Automated reminders | Mobile app |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $49 (monthly, no commitment) Verified 2026-11-03 | $29/mo when billed annually $39/mo with monthly-billed 1-year commitment | 1 user (only size option shown); extra users $29/mo each | Yes | Not on this plan | Not on this plan | Yes |
| Connect | $139 (monthly, no commitment) Verified 2026-11-03 | $99/mo when billed annually $119/mo with 1-year commitment; 5 users: $149/mo annual | 1 user; tiers shown for 5/10/15 users ($199/$299/$399 no-commitment); extra users $29/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grow | $199 (monthly, no commitment) Verified 2026-11-03 | $149/mo when billed annually $169/mo with 1-year commitment; 5 users: $229/mo annual | 1 user; 5/10/15 users $299/$399/$499 no-commitment; extra users $29/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plus | $499 (monthly, no commitment) Verified 2026-11-03 | $399/mo when billed annually $439/mo with 1-year commitment; 'Contact Sales' button | includes 5 users; 10/15 users $599/$699 no-commitment; extra users $29/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plan | Monthly list price | Annual billing (separate from monthly) | Users / limits | Online booking | GPS | Automated reminders | Mobile app |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $79 (monthly) Verified 2026-11-03 | $59/mo when billed annually '(Billed annually)', 'Saving $20/mo' | 1 user included | Yes | Not on this plan | Yes | Yes |
| Essentials | $189 (monthly) Verified 2026-11-03 | $149/mo when billed annually 'Saving $40/mo' | 5 users included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAX | $329 (monthly) Verified 2026-11-03 | $299/mo when billed annually 'Saving $30/mo' | 8 users included; $35/mo per additional user | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Price by team size
| Software (plan) | 1 person | 5 people | 10 people | 15 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber (Connect) Verified 2026-11-03 | $139 Connect plan, 1-user row, monthly no-commitment column. Not the annual-billing column. | $199 Connect plan, 5-user row, monthly no-commitment column. Not the annual-billing column. | $299 Connect plan, 10-user row, monthly no-commitment column. Not the annual-billing column. | $399 Connect plan, 15-user row, monthly no-commitment column. Not the annual-billing column. |
| Housecall Pro (Essentials) Verified 2026-11-03 | $189 Essentials, which includes 5 users. Monthly list price, not annual billing. | $189 Essentials, which includes 5 users. Monthly list price, not annual billing. | $399 (MAX) MAX plan: 8 users included + 2 extra at the per-user price on the pricing page. Essentials stops at 5 users, so it is not this row. Monthly list price, not annual billing. | $574 (MAX) MAX plan: 8 users included + 7 extra at the per-user price on the pricing page. Essentials stops at 5 users, so it is not this row. Monthly list price, not annual billing. |
These are monthly list prices, not annual-equivalent prices. Jobber and Housecall Pro count users. ZenMaid includes one Owner and bills other active profiles from the published per-profile rate (a calculation, not a slider cell). BookingKoala counts service providers; storage or Campaigns contacts can force a higher tier than the figure shown. Launch27 advertises unlimited users; the cell is the monthly price. Markate is the Owner Operator base plus additional active employees; whether the owner, an admin, or a contractor is billed as an employee is not stated. Taxes, payment processing, SMS, and add-ons are excluded.
What the entry plans leave out
- Jobber Core ($49/mo): Not on Core: GPS tracking (from Connect); automated reminders (from Connect). Automatic payments not included on Core.
- Housecall Pro Basic ($79/mo, 1 user included): Not on Basic: GPS tracking (from Essentials).
Client management
| Software | Customer records | Lead capture | Client portal | Automated follow-ups | Marketing messages | Reviews / referrals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Yes (All plans) | Yes (All plans) | Yes (All plans) | Yes (Connect and up) | Yes (Grow and up) | Paid add-on (Reviews add-on) |
| Housecall Pro | Yes (plan not specified) | Yes (plan not specified) | Yes (plan not specified) | Yes (Invoice reminders on Basic and up; Pipeline plan not stated) | Limited on named plans (Essentials, MAX, and MAX+; not Basic) | Yes (Basic and up) |
Free trials
Jobber: 14 days on Grow plan features, no credit card. Housecall Pro: 14 days on MAX plan features, no credit card.
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FAQ
- Housecall Pro vs Jobber (vs newer options): what should I use?
For a cleaning team: at 5 users the list prices are within $10 of each other ($199 vs $189). At 10 users Jobber is $299 and Housecall Pro $399. Cleaning-focused options with lower list prices are covered in best maid service software.
- What field service management software do you recommend?
Both list all eight core features we track. Jobber reaches them on Connect, Housecall Pro on Essentials. On client management, Jobber documents 5 of 6 capabilities and Housecall Pro 5.
- Jobber alternatives for a cleaning business?
Housecall Pro is the other multi-trade platform compared here. Lower-cost cleaning tools: ZenMaid vs Jobber, BookingKoala vs ZenMaid.
- How do you handle invoicing commercial clients?
Both include invoicing on every plan. Jobber's client hub lets clients approve quotes and pay. Housecall Pro lists recurring service plans on MAX. To price a commercial contract, use the pricing calculator in commercial mode.