Comparison
ServiceGrid vs Jobber
Both are built for SMB service businesses. ServiceGrid bundles a phone system, charges flat per-business pricing, and stays out of your payment flow. Here's the honest side-by-side.
Jobber is a popular choice for solo operators and small teams in residential trades. ServiceGrid covers the same surface area but bundles a built-in phone system, prices flat per business instead of per-user, and doesn't take a transaction cut on payments.
Side-by-side
Pricing and feature comparison. Sourced from each company's public pricing page and product docs.
| Attribute | ServiceGrid | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo (Pro) — covers up to 5 admins/techs | $39/mo (Core) — 1 user only Jobber Connect is $129/mo for up to 5 users. |
| Per-user pricing | No — flat per-business | Yes — tiers are gated by user count |
| Worker (field-only) seats | $2/seat/month | Counted as full users |
| Built-in phone system | Yes — SG-Phone add-on ($65/mo) | No — third-party integration only |
| Payment processing fees | Stripe-standard, no markup | Jobber Payments markup applies |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
| Mobile app | Web app (mobile-first); native apps on roadmap | Native iOS + Android |
| Recurring services | Yes (Business tier) | Yes |
| Customer portal | Magic-link, no account required | Account-based |
| Marketing automation | Built-in (Business tier) | Built-in (higher tiers) |
The honest take
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. Here's what each platform is actually better at.
Where ServiceGrid wins
- Built-in phone system without a third-party integration tax
- Flat per-business pricing — adding office staff doesn't bump you to a higher tier
- Worker (field-only) seats at $2/mo instead of full-user pricing
- Magic-link customer portal — customers don't need to create an account
- No claw-back on payment processing — Stripe-standard rates
Where Jobber wins
- Native iOS and Android apps (we ship a mobile-optimized web app while native apps mature)
- Larger ecosystem of third-party integrations and partners
Who each tool is right for
Pick ServiceGrid if you're…
- →Crews of 2-15 with at least one office person
- →Operators who want everything in one tool — including phone
- →Businesses that resent paying per-user as the team grows
Pick Jobber if you're…
- →Solo operators who don't need a phone system
- →Teams that need native mobile apps today
- →Businesses already running a deep stack of Jobber-integrated tools
Switching from Jobber
Most operators move over in an afternoon. Customer list comes via CSV; quotes/invoices stay in Jobber as historical records.
- 1Export your customer list from Jobber as CSV
- 2Import the CSV in ServiceGrid Settings → Customers
- 3Set up your service menu and recurring schedules
- 4Add your team and assign roles
- 5Optional: enable SG-Phone and port your existing business number
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