Jobber alternatives: field service software for small home service businesses, compared
What Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, Workiz, Service Fusion, Kickserv, FieldEdge, ServiceM8, GorillaDesk, ZenMaid cost for one person and for a crew of five, what each leaves out, and who each one suits. Fixerlane makes one of these products, so every competitor figure links to the vendor's own page — and we say where Fixerlane is the wrong pick.
Last updated . Competitor prices and features are taken from each vendor's own website on that date and linked below; they change, so check the source before you buy.
Price for 1 user and 5 users
The cheapest published way to run one person and five people on each product, using the vendor's own pricing page. Plans differ in what they include, so the cheapest plan is not always the one you would buy — follow the link for the full plan list.
| Software | 1 user | 5 users |
|---|---|---|
| Fixerlane | $19.99/mo, or $149.99/yr (about $12.50/mo) | $19.99/mo — the same price; every plan has unlimited users |
| Jobber | from $29/mo billed annually, or $49/mo with no commitment (Core) | from $149/mo billed annually, or $199/mo with no commitment (Connect, 5 users) |
| Housecall Pro | from $59/mo billed annually, or $79/mo monthly (Basic) | from $149/mo billed annually, or $189/mo monthly (Essentials, 5 users included) |
| ServiceTitan | not published — per-technician pricing by request | not published — per-technician pricing by request |
| Workiz | not published — request pricing | not published — request pricing |
| Service Fusion | $208/mo billed annually, or $245/mo monthly (Starter) | $208/mo billed annually, or $245/mo monthly (Starter — unlimited users) |
| Kickserv | $60/mo billed annually, or $75/mo monthly (Start) | $60/mo billed annually, or $75/mo monthly (Start includes 5 users) |
| FieldEdge | not published — quote based | not published — quote based |
| ServiceM8 | $0/mo for up to 30 jobs a month; then from $29/mo (50 jobs) | from $29/mo — users are unlimited on paid plans; the price follows your job count |
| GorillaDesk | $49/mo, or $539/yr (Basic, 1 route) | $49/mo if one route covers the team; $209/mo for five routes (Basic) |
| ZenMaid | $19/mo (Starter, up to 40 appointments a month); $39/mo for unlimited (Pro) | $35/mo on Starter (40 appointments a month); $95/mo on Pro (owner + 4 cleaners at $14) |
What is included
| Software | Free plan | Free trial | Texts customers (SMS) | Offline mobile app | Marketplace leads | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixerlane | PartlyListing, marketplace leads and replying are free forever; the business tools need a plan | Yes7 days of everything, no card needed | NoFixerlane does not send text messages. Reminders and “on my way” go by email and app notification | YesThe mobile app keeps working without signal and catches up when it reconnects | YesFree listing in the Fixerlane directory; enquiries arrive as leads at no charge | YesNone. Monthly or yearly, cancel any time |
| Jobber | No | Yes14 days of the Grow plan, no credit card | YesAutomated reminders and “on my way” texts from Connect; two-way texting from Grow (US, Canada, UK) | PartlyHelp Center: the schedule is read-only offline if it was loaded first; notes, photos and timers sync later | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | PartlyOptional: no-commitment monthly, or cheaper 1-year terms |
| Housecall Pro | No | Yes14 days of Max, no credit card | Not publishedLists “On My Way Texts” as a feature but does not tie texting to a plan | Partly“Offline viewing” on every plan | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | Yes“Does not require long-term contracts” |
| ServiceTitan | No | NoDemo, not a self-serve trial | Not published | Not published | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | Not published |
| Workiz | No | Yes7 days, no credit card | Paid add-onTwo-way texting with Genius Phone, sold separately | YesChanges made offline sync automatically | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | Not published |
| Service Fusion | No | Not publishedDemo offered; no trial mentioned | YesText alerts on every plan; two-way voice and text from Plus | Yes“Offline Mode” syncs when the connection returns | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | YesMonth to month, no contract |
| Kickserv | No | Yes30 days, no credit card | YesAutomated email and text reminders on Start | Not published | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | YesNo contract |
| FieldEdge | No | NoNo free trial; guided onboarding instead | YesIntegrated texting on every plan; two-way texting with MarketingEdge on Elite | Not published | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | PartlyContract periods; length not published |
| ServiceM8 | YesUp to 30 jobs a month, 1 user | Yes14 days, no credit card | YesIncluded on paid plans (US) up to a cap; 10¢ each on Free | Yes“Offline Access … updates will sync when you’re back in range” | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | Yes“No lock-ins” |
| GorillaDesk | No | Yes14 days of Pro, no credit card | Paid add-on$5/mo plus message credits | Not published | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | YesMonth to month, no contracts |
| ZenMaid | No | Yes14 days | Paid add-onNot included; bundles from $14 for 125 messages | Not published | NoSoftware only; no consumer marketplace | YesMonth to month, cancel any time |
“Not published” means the vendor's site did not say either way when we checked.
Who each one is best for
- Fixerlane
- Owner-operators and small crews who want quoting, scheduling, invoicing and card payments at one low price with unlimited users — and who would like new customers from a free directory listing. Not for you if you need texting, route optimisation, GPS or QuickBooks sync.
- Jobber
- Growing crews that want texting, routing, QuickBooks sync and a deep automation set.
- Housecall Pro
- Residential trades that want financing, GPS, routing and phone support in one platform.
- ServiceTitan
- Established HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies with office staff and many technicians.
- Workiz
- Call-driven trades (locksmith, garage door, appliance repair) that want phone, GPS and QuickBooks in one.
- Service Fusion
- Established trade businesses that need inventory, progress billing and QuickBooks Desktop.
- Kickserv
- Small trade crews that want text reminders and QuickBooks Online sync at a moderate price.
- FieldEdge
- Multi-truck HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops that want guided onboarding and QuickBooks Desktop.
- ServiceM8
- Trades that want routing, GPS and texting on every plan, and do few enough jobs a month to fit a tier.
- GorillaDesk
- Pest control and route-based services that need chemical tracking and real routing.
- ZenMaid
- Maid services that want cleaning-specific tools: cleaner GPS, payroll, SOS alerts, branded booking.
- Skimmer (pool service)
- $1 per serviced pool a month (from $49/mo) or $2 per pool (from $98/mo) with unlimited technicians; built for pool routes and chemical readings.
- Yardbook (lawn and landscaping)
- A free basic plan with ads and a 1% processing fee on payments for non-premium accounts; paid plan prices are not published.
- Joist (estimates and invoices)
- Basics $10/mo, Pro $17, Elite $32 and Run $70 (introductory) billed monthly; the free plan is no longer available. Scheduling is on Run only.
- Markate
- $49.95/mo ($39.95 billed annually) plus $5 per employee; online booking is a $10/mo add-on.
When Fixerlane is the wrong choice
Fixerlane is built for owner-operators and small crews who want the basics done well at one low price. Pick something else if you rely on any of these:
- Text messages (SMS) to customers — no reminders, “on my way” texts or two-way texting by SMS
- Route optimisation — you see the day on a map and set the order yourself
- GPS tracking of technicians
- QuickBooks sync — QuickBooks is a one-time import, not a live connection
- Consumer financing for customers
- Change orders and progress (milestone) billing
- Membership or service-agreement billing
- Equipment and asset tracking
- Marketing campaigns (email or postcards) and call tracking
- Aerial or satellite measurements
Fixerlane in one paragraph
Quotes your customer approves online, scheduling with recurring visits, invoicing with card payments through Stripe, online booking, checklists and photos, timesheets and job costing — on iPhone, Android and the web, with an app that works offline. $19.99/month or $149.99/year with unlimited users; $29.99/month with the AI assistant. A free listing in the Fixerlane directory sends you homeowner enquiries at no charge, whether or not you ever pay. 7-day trial, no card.
Head-to-head comparisons
Common questions
- What is the best Jobber alternative for a small business?
- It depends on what you use Jobber for. If you need text messaging, route optimisation and QuickBooks sync, look at Housecall Pro, Workiz or Kickserv. If you want the core tools — quotes, scheduling, invoicing, card payments — for the lowest price with unlimited users, Fixerlane is $19.99/mo. A solo pro doing under 30 jobs a month can use ServiceM8’s free plan.
- What is the cheapest field service software?
- Among the products on this page with published prices (checked October 4, 2026), ServiceM8 has a free plan for up to 30 jobs a month. Of the paid plans, Fixerlane at $149.99/yr (about $12.50/mo) or $19.99/mo is the cheapest with unlimited users; ZenMaid Starter is $19/mo for the owner only, with a 40-appointment cap.
- Which field service software has no per-user fees?
- Fixerlane and Service Fusion include unlimited users on every plan; ServiceM8 includes unlimited users on its paid plans. GorillaDesk charges per route but not for office users. Jobber, Housecall Pro, Kickserv and ZenMaid price by user or include a set number.
- What are Housecall Pro’s main competitors?
- The names that come up most are Jobber, ServiceTitan, Workiz, Service Fusion and Kickserv, with FieldEdge and ServiceM8 close behind. Each is compared with Fixerlane on its own page here.
- Which of these brings me customers as well as software?
- Fixerlane is the only one here that is also a consumer directory: a free listing lets homeowners find you and send enquiries, at no charge, whether or not you pay for the software.
- Are these prices current?
- Every competitor figure was taken from the vendor’s own website on October 4, 2026 and is linked under Sources. Vendors change prices and run promotions, so check the link before you decide.
Sources
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- Jobber — Jobber pricing page (plans, prices, users, trial, contract, card rates): https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/
- Jobber — Jobber Help Center, offline use of the app: https://help.getjobber.com/hc/en-us/search?query=offline
- Housecall Pro — Housecall Pro pricing page (plans, users, trial, contract, card rates): https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/
- ServiceTitan — ServiceTitan pricing page: https://www.servicetitan.com/pricing
- Workiz — Workiz pricing page: https://www.workiz.com/pricing-plans/
- Workiz — Workiz mobile app (offline): https://www.workiz.com/features/mobile-app/
- Workiz — Workiz route planning: https://www.workiz.com/features/route-planning/
- Service Fusion — Service Fusion pricing page: https://www.servicefusion.com/pricing
- Service Fusion — Service Fusion mobile apps (offline mode): https://www.servicefusion.com/mobile-apps-for-field-service
- Service Fusion — Service Fusion Payments: https://www.servicefusion.com/service-fusion-payments
- Kickserv — Kickserv pricing page (plans, users, payment rates): https://www.kickserv.com/pricing
- Kickserv — Kickserv sign-up (no credit card): https://app.kickserv.com/app/signup
- FieldEdge — FieldEdge pricing page: https://fieldedge.com/pricing/
- ServiceM8 — ServiceM8 pricing page (US): https://www.servicem8.com/pricing
- GorillaDesk — GorillaDesk pricing page (plans, per-route prices, SMS): https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/
- GorillaDesk — GorillaDesk commitment and trial terms: https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/commitment/
- ZenMaid — ZenMaid pricing page: https://get.zenmaid.com/pricing
- ZenMaid — ZenMaid help: how much does ZenMaid cost: https://zenmaid.com/answers/en/articles/2423512-how-much-does-zenmaid-cost
- Skimmer pricing page: https://www.getskimmer.com/pricing
- Yardbook website and terms: https://www.yardbook.com/
- Joist pricing page: https://www.joist.com/pricing
- Markate pricing page: https://www.markate.com/pricing
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