FieldEdge vs Jobber
Jobber scores 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Solo operators and 2-5 person landscaping, cleaning, or handyman crews replacing paper schedules and handwritten invoices for the first time.
Jobber scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. Buy Jobber if you are a solo operator or 2-5 person crew ditching paper for the first time. It is the fastest path to professional scheduling and invoicing. Skip if you need pricebooks, marketing automation, or detailed reporting, because Jobber does not have them and will not add them at this tier.
FieldEdge 
Jobber Rank
#10 of 35
Rank
#3 of 35
Features
13/17
Features
12/17
Starting at
$100/mo
Starting at
$39/mo
User reviews
4.1/5 (320)
User reviews
4.5/5 (1900)
What they cost
| FieldEdge | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $100 /mo | $39 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Jobber looks cheaper at $39/month vs $100/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where FieldEdge wins
- Best QuickBooks integration in the FSM space, two-way sync that actually works
- Built-in flat-rate pricebook with Good/Better/Best presentation for techs
- Maintenance agreement tracking and automated renewal billing
- Strong dispatch board for managing 5-30 tech operations
Where Jobber wins
- Simplest interface in the category. A landscaper who has never used software can be scheduling and invoicing in one afternoon
- Client hub lets homeowners approve quotes, pay invoices, and request new jobs without calling your office
- Automated quote follow-ups chase estimates for you. Shops report 10-20% more conversions just from the reminders
- Pricing is transparent: $39/mo for one user, $119 for five, $249 for fifteen. No sales calls, no surprises
Where FieldEdge falls short
- Per-user pricing gets expensive fast. A 15-tech shop pays $1,500-$2,250/month
- No customer portal or online booking
- Mobile app is functional but not as polished as Housecall Pro or Jobber
- No marketing tools, no review management
Where Jobber falls short
- No pricebook or Good/Better/Best presentation. If your techs upsell at the door, Jobber cannot support that workflow
- Zero marketing tools. No review requests, no email campaigns, no postcard mailers. You need Mailchimp or similar on top
- Reporting covers basics but cannot show per-tech profitability or cost-per-lead breakdowns
- No maintenance agreement tracking, so recurring service contracts need manual scheduling
Who is each product built for?
FieldEdge
Target: 5-50 technicians
FieldEdge is the pick for shops that depend on QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built into their FSM tool. The two-way QuickBooks sync is genuinely better than anyone else. But you will pay per tech, and it adds up. If QuickBooks integration is not your top priority, Housecall Pro or Jobber give you more features for less money.
Jobber
Target: 1-15 technicians
Buy Jobber if you are a solo operator or 2-5 person crew ditching paper for the first time. It is the fastest path to professional scheduling and invoicing. Skip if you need pricebooks, marketing automation, or detailed reporting, because Jobber does not have them and will not add them at this tier.
Feature comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatching | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Dispatching | ||
| GPS tracking | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Estimates | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| QuickBooks integration | ||
| Operations | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Maintenance agreements | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Growth | ||
| Marketing tools | ||
| Review management | ||
| AI features | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Jobber scores 8.0/10 vs FieldEdge's 7.5/10 in our ranking. Jobber is the better pick for 1-15 technicians. FieldEdge is better if you need hvac and plumbing shops that live in quickbooks and need flat-rate pricing built in.
FieldEdge starts at $100/month. Jobber starts at $39/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
FieldEdge: No free trial. Jobber: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
FieldEdge covers 13 of 17 features we track. Jobber covers 12 of 17. FieldEdge has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, FieldEdge has a mobile app. Jobber does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most field service management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick FieldEdge if...
HVAC and plumbing shops that live in QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built in
Pick Jobber if...
Solo operators and 2-5 person landscaping, cleaning, or handyman crews replacing paper schedules and handwritten invoices for the first time