JobProgress vs ServiceTrade
ServiceTrade scores 7.5/10 vs 6.0/10. Best for: Commercial service contractors who need to document work with photos and video to win repeat business and upsell repairs.
ServiceTrade scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 6.0/10. ServiceTrade excels at helping commercial contractors document their work and convert deficiencies into repair quotes. The photo and video capabilities are genuinely differentiated from competitors. If your business model relies on inspections that lead to repair proposals, this is the platform to evaluate. Residential contractors and companies that need inventory tracking should look elsewhere.
JobProgress
ServiceTrade Rank
#31 of 35
Rank
#12 of 35
Features
12/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$55/mo
Starting at
$75/mo
User reviews
4/5 (380)
User reviews
4.5/5 (350)
What they cost
| JobProgress | ServiceTrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $55 /mo | $75 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 1 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, JobProgress looks cheaper at $55/month vs $75/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 JobProgress wins
- Purpose-built workflow for roofing and exterior remodeling from lead to completion
- Material ordering and photo documentation are tailored for construction project management
- CRM and lead tracking help manage the sales pipeline for project-based businesses
- Customer portal provides transparency on project status and documentation
Where ServiceTrade wins
- Photo and video documentation attached to service records creates compelling evidence for repair quotes
- Deficiency tracking turns inspection findings into upsell opportunities automatically
- Office user licenses are free so you only pay for field technician seats
- Won Capterra Best Ease of Use across seven categories in 2026
Where JobProgress falls short
- Currently migrating to Leap platform which creates uncertainty about product continuity
- No GPS tracking or real-time dispatching since it focuses on projects not service calls
- One-time $500 setup fee on top of per-user monthly costs
- ITQlick gave it a 2/10 value score suggesting poor price-to-value ratio
Where ServiceTrade falls short
- Starting at $75 per tech per month adds up quickly for larger teams
- No online booking since commercial clients typically do not self-schedule
- Integration issues can occasionally hinder performance according to some users
- No inventory management so you need a separate system for parts tracking
Who is each product built for?
JobProgress
Target: 2-30 employees
JobProgress is a niche tool built for roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who manage projects, not recurring service calls. Its workflow and material ordering features are tailored for that use case. However, the migration to Leap creates uncertainty, and the value proposition has been questioned. If you are a roofer, evaluate this alongside AccuLynx and Leap. If you do service work like HVAC or plumbing, this is not the right platform.
ServiceTrade
Target: 5-100+ technicians
ServiceTrade excels at helping commercial contractors document their work and convert deficiencies into repair quotes. The photo and video capabilities are genuinely differentiated from competitors. If your business model relies on inspections that lead to repair proposals, this is the platform to evaluate. Residential contractors and companies that need inventory tracking should look elsewhere.
Feature comparison
| Feature | JobProgress | ServiceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ServiceTrade scores 7.5/10 vs JobProgress's 6.0/10 in our ranking. ServiceTrade is the better pick for 5-100+ technicians. JobProgress is better if you need roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who need project-based workflow management from lead to completion.
JobProgress starts at $55/month. ServiceTrade starts at $75/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
JobProgress: No free trial. ServiceTrade: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
JobProgress covers 12 of 17 features we track. ServiceTrade covers 13 of 17. ServiceTrade has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, JobProgress has a mobile app. ServiceTrade 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 JobProgress if...
Roofing and exterior remodeling contractors who need project-based workflow management from lead to completion
Pick ServiceTrade if...
Commercial service contractors who need to document work with photos and video to win repeat business and upsell repairs