Superkoda / Field Service Dispatch / Jobber vs Housecall Pro
Jobber vs Housecall Pro: pricing, offline and QuickBooks compared
Both are all-in-one apps for home service businesses, with scheduling, quotes, invoices, payments and a technician app. They differ in how many users each tier includes, what works without signal, and how they connect to QuickBooks.
| Feature | Jobber | Housecall Pro | Superkoda Field Service Dispatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it is priced | Tiers by included users (1, 5, 10, 15); extra users $29 a month | Tiers by included users (1, 5, 8); extra users $35 a month on Max | Priced by serviced locations, not users |
| Five users, billed monthly | Connect $199, Grow $299 | Essentials $189 | $199 a month up to 250 locations, unlimited users |
| Five users, billed annually | Connect $149, Grow $229 a month | Essentials $149 a month | $1,990 a year |
| Card processing | 2.9% + 30¢; Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢; ACH 1% | From 2.59%; bank payments 1% | Not published yet |
| Card surcharging | No automated option | Up to 3%, credit cards only, not in CT, ME, MA or NY, limited rollout | Credit cards only, capped and shown before payment |
| Editing without signal | Forms, visit notes and time tracking since March 2026 (reported) | View only, for jobs opened while online | Everything, including payments; syncs once |
| Recurring service plans | Recurring jobs; users report a 10-year limit | Service plans on Max only | Service plans with no end date |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online, one-way; invoices sync once | QuickBooks Online and Desktop, from Essentials | Export that never duplicates a bill |
| Subcontractors | Not supported; the workaround is a user with custom permissions | No subcontractor role documented | Subcontractor role; expired insurance blocks assignment |
| Route optimisation | Yes | Yes, on Max | No: you order the stops |
| Google Local Services booking | Yes | Yes | No |
Prices and features as published on each vendor's own website in October 2026. “Reported” marks a detail from a vendor update page we could only read second-hand.
Superkoda Field Service Dispatch
Superkoda Field Service Dispatch prices by serviced locations instead of users, edits everything offline including payments, and handles subcontractors with insurance checks. It does not optimise routes and has no consumer financing or marketing tools.
Field Service Dispatch costs $199 a month for up to 250 serviced locations a month and $349 for up to 1,000, with unlimited users.
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Pricing
For a five-person team paying month to month, Housecall Pro Essentials ($189) costs less than Jobber Connect ($199) or Grow ($299). On annual billing, Essentials and Connect are both $149 a month.
Housecall Pro keeps recurring service plans, sales proposals and route optimisation for Max, which is $299 a month billed annually ($329 monthly) for eight users. Jobber keeps optional line items on quotes and job costing for Grow.
Offline use
Housecall Pro's own help centre says that editing without a connection is not supported: technicians can view jobs they opened while online. Jobber added offline forms, visit notes and time tracking in March 2026, according to its product update page. Neither documents how conflicting offline changes are resolved.
QuickBooks
Jobber's QuickBooks Online sync runs one way, and its help centre says that invoices only sync once, so later edits do not follow. Housecall Pro connects to QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop from the Essentials plan.
Best fit
Jobber fits if you use QuickBooks Online and want route optimisation and a client hub on a mid-priced tier. Housecall Pro fits if you use QuickBooks Desktop, or want consumer financing and marketing tools in the same product.
FAQ
What is Jobber?
Jobber is software for home service businesses: client records, quotes, scheduling, invoices, payments and a technician app. It is priced in tiers by the number of users included.
How much does Jobber cost per month?
Core is $29 a month billed annually ($49 with no commitment) for one user. Connect and Grow for five users cost $149 and $229 a month billed annually, or $199 and $299 month to month. Plus for 15 users costs $529 billed annually. Extra users are $29 a month each.
How much is Housecall Pro per month?
Basic is $59 a month billed annually ($79 monthly) for one user, Essentials $149 ($189) for five users, and Max $299 ($329) for eight users. Extra users on Max are $35 a month. There is a 14-day free trial.
Is Jobber a CRM?
It covers the CRM side of a service business: client and property records, quote follow-ups and a client hub where customers approve quotes and pay invoices.
Does Jobber integrate with QuickBooks?
With QuickBooks Online, one way from Jobber to QuickBooks. Jobber's help centre notes that invoices sync only once, so later edits are not sent.
Is Jobber or Housecall Pro cheaper?
For five users on monthly billing, Housecall Pro Essentials ($189) is cheaper than Jobber Connect ($199). On annual billing both cost $149 a month. Above five users, compare Jobber's 10- and 15-user tiers with Housecall Pro Max (8 users) plus $35 per extra user.
Does Housecall Pro work offline?
Only for viewing. Housecall Pro's help centre says editing without cell service or Wi-Fi is not supported.
Does Jobber work with QuickBooks Desktop?
Jobber connects to QuickBooks Online. Housecall Pro supports both QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
Are there Housecall Pro alternatives with unlimited users?
Yes. Service Fusion, ServiceM8 (from Starter) and Superkoda Field Service Dispatch include unlimited users. See the Jobber alternatives list for prices.
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