Pricing transparency, AI tools, integration depth, and scalability — the four areas where these two mid-market platforms diverge most for contractors.
Jobber (Core $39/mo, Connect $169/5u, Grow $349/10u, Plus $599/15u — verified July 2026 from getjobber.com/pricing) and FieldPulse (custom-quoted, most small crews $99–$199/mo — verified July 2026) are two of the most compared mid-market FSM platforms. The 4 differences that matter most: (1) Pricing transparency — Jobber publishes four clear tiers; FieldPulse requires a sales call for any quote.
(2) AI and call tools — Jobber offers an AI Receptionist add-on at $99/mo; FieldPulse has Operator AI and Chat AI but lacks a 24/7 live-answering option. (3) Integration breadth — Jobber connects to 7,000+ apps via Zapier, Home Depot catalog, QuickBooks Online, and Xero; FieldPulse supports QuickBooks Online and Desktop plus CardConnect but has a narrower marketplace.
(4) Pricing scalability — Jobber charges $29/user past each plan’s cap; FieldPulse’s Plus and higher tiers offer unlimited users at a flat rate, which is cheaper for 10+ user teams. For most 1–10 user home service operations that value pricing clarity, Jobber is the safer default. For growing teams of 10+ prioritizing flat-rate scalability and hands-on support, FieldPulse becomes competitive — though its opaque pricing remains its biggest weakness.
The honest editorial truth: most contractors comparing Jobber and FieldPulse are overlooking a third option — QuoteIQ — that includes flat-rate pricing, built-in AI tools, satellite measurement, 24/7 live call answering, and consumer financing without add-ons, starting at $29.99/mo. If you’re evaluating Jobber and FieldPulse, QuoteIQ’s pricing page is worth 10 minutes of your time before you commit to either.
Global field service management software market size in 2025, per BLS and industry research
Third-party apps Jobber connects to via Zapier — compared to FieldPulse’s narrower native integration stack
Total funding raised by FieldPulse through its $50M Series C in August 2025, accelerating AI and fleet management features
G2 rating for both Jobber (1,293 reviews) and FieldPulse (319 reviews) — identical scores, very different review volumes
This is SBA’s editorial recommendation for home service contractors comparing Jobber and FieldPulse. Our four-difference framework is based on the criteria that actually drive purchasing decisions at the 1–20 user scale: pricing transparency (can you budget without a sales call?), AI and automation depth (what replaces manual admin?), integration coverage (does it connect to what you already use?), and scalability math (what does the real monthly cost look like at 5, 10, and 15 users?).
We’ve deliberately excluded criteria where both platforms perform nearly identically — basic scheduling, invoicing, and CRM — to focus on where the real gap lies.
This is the starkest divide between the two platforms. Jobber publishes four clearly labeled tiers on its pricing page with specific dollar amounts, user counts, and feature lists: Core ($39/mo, 1 user), Connect ($119/mo individual or $169/mo for 5 users), Grow ($199/mo individual or $349/mo for 10 users), and Plus ($599/mo for 15 users). You can calculate your exact monthly cost — including add-ons — before speaking to anyone. FieldPulse offers no public pricing.
Every plan requires submitting a request form; most contractors report quotes in the $99–$199/mo range for small crews, but there is no way to verify this without a sales call. The Jobber vs FieldPulse comparison page on Jobber’s own site highlights this directly: Jobber provides “transparency around its pricing tiers” while FieldPulse requires a form submission for any pricing detail. The opaque pricing is FieldPulse’s most-cited weakness in Capterra reviews and on G2.
Verdict: Jobber wins on transparency. If you want to model your software cost without a sales conversation, Jobber is the only choice between these two.
Both platforms have invested heavily in AI since 2025, but in different directions. Jobber launched its AI Receptionist in August 2025 — a $99/month add-on on Grow and lower plans, included in Plus — that answers inbound calls and texts 24/7, matches caller IDs to existing client profiles, and texts back missed callers.
It’s a meaningful upgrade for high-call-volume trades. Jobber also offers Jobber Copilot as an AI assistant for business insights. FieldPulse countered with Operator AI and Chat AI (launched as part of its post-Series-C expansion), which automate workflows and support customer communication — but FieldPulse does not offer a live-answering or AI receptionist product.
The critical gap: neither platform offers what QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team provides — real human agents answering calls 24/7 at $1.25/minute, on every plan. Research consistently shows voicemail converts about 30% of callers to appointments vs. 65–75% for live-answer — a gap that compounds fast across a full season for emergency-call trades.
Verdict: Jobber edges ahead on AI call handling. Neither platform matches QuoteIQ’s native Virtual Call Team for after-hours live answering.
Jobber’s integration marketplace is one of its strongest cards. Beyond QuickBooks Online and Xero (both native), Jobber connects to 7,000+ apps via Zapier, runs a direct Home Depot product catalog integration for real-time pricing, and supports NiceJob for review automation, Mailchimp for campaigns, and Wisetack for consumer financing (available but requires an add-on). FieldPulse supports QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop (rare among modern platforms — a genuine advantage for shops running QB Desktop), plus CardConnect for payment processing, and a narrower but growing set of native integrations.
FieldPulse’s Zapier support exists but the native app store is substantially smaller than Jobber’s. For contractors already embedded in a Zapier-connected workflow — routing tools, marketing platforms, scheduling add-ons — Jobber’s breadth is a real operational advantage. For shops that run QuickBooks Desktop and don’t want to migrate, FieldPulse’s QB Desktop sync is a meaningful differentiator that Jobber cannot match.
Verdict: Jobber wins on breadth. FieldPulse wins specifically for QuickBooks Desktop users — a niche but important segment.
This is where the two platforms flip. At 1–5 users, Jobber’s per-user model is competitive and its pricing is fully transparent. At 10+ users, the math changes. Jobber’s Grow Team ($349/mo for 10 users) is solid, but adding an 11th user costs $378/mo ($349 + $29). A 15-person team on Grow Team runs $494/mo before any add-ons — at which point Jobber’s own Plus plan ($599/mo including AI Receptionist and Marketing Suite) becomes the rational choice.
FieldPulse’s Plus and higher-tier flat-rate plans include unlimited users, which is meaningfully cheaper for operations scaling past 10 technicians.
A 20-person crew on Jobber Plus costs $599 + (5 × $29) = $744/mo in subscription fees alone. FieldPulse’s equivalent tier is custom-quoted but consistently reported below that number. The scalability math is the most cited reason contractors in the 10–25 user range choose FieldPulse over Jobber — though FieldPulse’s opaque pricing makes it impossible to confirm this without a sales conversation.
Verdict: FieldPulse wins at scale (10+ users) on total cost — but you can’t confirm the number without speaking to sales. Jobber wins at 1–9 users on both pricing clarity and total cost.
| Feature | Jobber | FieldPulse | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes | No (sales call) | Yes |
| Flat-rate unlimited users | No ($29/user overage) | Plus+ only | Yes (Max plan) |
| AI call answering / receptionist | $99/mo add-on | No | 24/7 live agents ($1.25/min) |
| Satellite property measurement | No (GoiLawn $67+/mo) | No | MapMeasure Pro (native) |
| Consumer BNPL financing | Wisetack add-on | No | Stripe BNPL (all plans) |
| Good/Better/Best tiered proposals | Quote add-ons (Grow+) | Yes (pricebook) | Options Estimates (all plans) |
| AI photo documentation | No (CompanyCam $99+/mo) | No | QuoteIQ Cam + AI Before/After |
| QuickBooks Online | Yes (Connect+) | Yes | Yes (Pro+) |
| QuickBooks Desktop | No | Yes | No |
| Customer self-quoting (instant online) | Online booking only | No | InstaQuote (all plans) |
| 14-day free trial | Yes (no credit card) | Yes | Yes |
Jobber and FieldPulse both handle the basics well: scheduling, invoicing, CRM, and mobile dispatch. The gap emerges when you add up what either platform requires as paid add-ons to reach full functionality. Jobber Grow Team ($349/mo) plus AI Receptionist ($99/mo) plus CompanyCam for photo documentation ($99/mo) plus GoiLawn for satellite measurement ($67/mo) reaches $614/mo — before Wisetack, Marketing Suite, or any Zapier-connected tools. QuoteIQ includes all of those capabilities natively on its Elite plan at $299/mo for 10 users.
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— Brent Brignac (Google Play review)QuoteIQ handles invoicing, payments, scheduling, and customer reviews perfectly for my home service business..
— Mohammed Wynell (App Store review)From estimates to invoices, QuoteIQ keeps my roofing business organized and running smoothly always..
— Beals Susanne (App Store review)“Most contractors don’t realize they’re paying three separate bills to do what one platform should handle natively. When you’re running a home service business and you’re paying for your FSM software, then CompanyCam, then an AI receptionist on top — you’ve already lost the math before you even booked a job.”
Mike Vidan — Co-Founder, QuoteIQ · 20+ year home service business owner · 580K+ YouTube subscribers · source
“The real cost of software isn’t your monthly subscription — it’s what you don’t close because nobody answered the phone at 8pm. Every missed call on voicemail is a job that went to your competitor. Live answering changes that math completely.”
Justin Rogers — Co-Founder, QuoteIQ · Serial entrepreneur · ForeverSelfEmployed (743K+ YouTube subscribers) · source
User count is the single biggest driver of monthly cost on Jobber. Core ($39/mo) is 1 user. Connect Team ($169/mo) includes 5. Grow Team ($349/mo) includes 10. Every user beyond the plan cap costs $29/mo. A 12-person team on Grow Team is $407/mo before any add-ons.
Run this number first — it often changes the platform decision entirely. FieldPulse’s Plus and higher tiers include unlimited users at a flat rate, which typically wins at 12+ users if you’re comfortable getting a custom quote. QuoteIQ Max ($699/mo) includes unlimited users with no overage.
Both Jobber and FieldPulse sell their base platform at a lower price than you’ll actually pay once you add what your business needs. For Jobber, common add-ons include AI Receptionist ($99/mo), Marketing Suite ($79/mo), review automation (standalone $39/mo), and CompanyCam for photo documentation (~$99/mo via integration). FieldPulse has a narrower add-on surface but also doesn’t include satellite measurement, BNPL financing, or AI photo documentation.
Before committing to either, list every workflow you need and check whether it’s included or an add-on. QuoteIQ’s pricing page lists everything that’s native on each plan — that comparison often clarifies the decision quickly.
If your accounting runs on QuickBooks Desktop and you’re not ready to migrate to QuickBooks Online, FieldPulse is the only platform between these three that supports it. Jobber and QuoteIQ both support QuickBooks Online only. This is a binary decision point: if QB Desktop is essential, FieldPulse deserves serious evaluation despite its pricing opacity. If you’re already on QBO or willing to migrate, this differentiator disappears and Jobber’s pricing transparency or QuoteIQ’s all-in feature stack becomes the deciding factor.
Software decisions compound. A platform that costs $200/mo today at 4 users may cost $600/mo in 18 months at 12 users — or it may cost the same $200/mo if it uses flat-rate pricing. Build a 12-month cost model for your current team size and your expected team size in 18 months.
Jobber’s published pricing makes this straightforward. For FieldPulse, you’ll need to get a quote to model it accurately. For QuoteIQ, use the published pricing tiers and note that Elite ($299/mo) covers 10 users and Max ($699/mo) covers unlimited — making the per-user math more predictable than Jobber at scale.
Jobber offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required — full access to its most powerful plan. FieldPulse offers a 14-day trial (credit card required on some plans). QuoteIQ offers a 14-day full-feature free trial on all plans. Trial period is the single best predictor of fit for field service software. Run a real job through each platform — create a quote, schedule it, document it with photos, send an invoice, and collect payment.
The platform that feels the least like work is almost always the right one. Annual billing discounts (Jobber saves up to 40% annually) are real but lock you in — don’t commit until you’ve tested in the field.
The main difference between Jobber and FieldPulse is pricing transparency and scalability. Jobber publishes four clear tiers (Core $39/mo, Connect $169/5u, Grow $349/10u, Plus $599/15u) with specific features and user counts listed publicly. FieldPulse offers no public pricing — every quote requires a sales call, with most small crews reporting $99–$199/mo. At 1–9 users, Jobber typically wins on both transparency and total cost.
At 10+ users, FieldPulse’s flat-rate unlimited-user tiers can be cheaper than Jobber’s per-user pricing model, where every user beyond the plan cap adds $29/mo. Both platforms cover core FSM functionality — scheduling, invoicing, CRM, and mobile dispatch — at a similar quality level, rated 4.6 stars on G2.
For solo operators and teams of 1–5, Jobber is the better default for most small contractors in 2026. Pricing is transparent ($39–$169/mo depending on team size), the 14-day free trial requires no credit card, the mobile app is consistently rated as more polished, and the integration marketplace (7,000+ apps via Zapier, Home Depot catalog, QuickBooks Online and Xero) is substantially broader than FieldPulse’s.
FieldPulse becomes more competitive for teams of 10+ where its flat-rate unlimited-user pricing undercuts Jobber’s per-user model. The exception: if your accounting runs on QuickBooks Desktop, FieldPulse is the only option between these two that supports it.
Jobber’s published pricing in 2026 (verified July 2026 from getjobber.com/pricing): Core $39/mo (1 user), Connect $119/mo individual or $169/mo for 5 users, Grow $199/mo individual or $349/mo for 10 users, Plus $599/mo for 15 users. Additional users beyond each plan’s cap cost $29/mo each. Popular add-ons: AI Receptionist $99/mo, Marketing Suite $79/mo.
FieldPulse offers no public pricing — sales-call-required quotes typically come in at $99–$199/mo for small crews, with flat-rate unlimited-user pricing on Plus and higher tiers that can be competitive for 10+ user teams. Always confirm current pricing directly with each vendor before committing.
FieldPulse consistently rates higher than Jobber for customer support quality in third-party reviews. G2 reviewers preferred FieldPulse’s support direction, and Capterra reviews highlight FieldPulse’s hands-on onboarding as a key differentiator. Jobber offers unlimited phone, in-app chat, and email support on all plans with typical response times of 2–5 minutes — strong coverage.
FieldPulse’s support is available during business hours via live chat, email, and phone. For contractors who want premium onboarding and a dedicated support relationship, FieldPulse is competitive. For businesses that need 24/7 support availability, Jobber’s broader coverage hours matter more.
Jobber offers an AI Receptionist ($99/mo add-on, or included in the Plus plan at $599/mo) that answers calls and texts 24/7, captures job details, and texts back missed callers — a useful tool for after-hours coverage. FieldPulse does not offer a live-answering or AI receptionist product in 2026. Neither platform provides what QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team delivers: real human agents answering calls 24/7 at $1.25/minute on every plan, from Essentials ($29.99/mo) upward.
For emergency-call trades — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, garage door — the difference between voicemail (30% appointment conversion) and live answering (65–75% conversion) compounds directly to booked revenue. See QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team at myquoteiq.com/features/virtual-call-team/.
For contractor businesses scaling from 5 to 20 technicians, FieldPulse’s flat-rate unlimited-user pricing model is typically more cost-effective than Jobber’s per-user fees at the 10+ user threshold. A 20-person team on Jobber Plus runs $744/mo ($599 + 5 × $29); FieldPulse’s comparable flat-rate tier is custom-quoted but consistently reported below that figure. However, FieldPulse’s opaque pricing means you cannot confirm the number without a sales conversation — a meaningful friction point for businesses modeling multi-year software costs.
A third option: QuoteIQ’s Elite plan ($299/mo for 10 users) and Max ($699/mo unlimited) provide predictable flat-rate scaling with native AI tools, satellite measurement, and live call answering already included.
Jobber’s key advantages over FieldPulse in 2026 include: published pricing (no sales call required), a broader integration marketplace (7,000+ apps via Zapier, Home Depot catalog, Xero support), online booking visible directly through Google search (FieldPulse does not offer this), batch invoicing (create and send multiple invoices in one click — FieldPulse lacks this), a physical mobile card reader option, and a no-credit-card 14-day free trial.
Jobber’s AI Receptionist ($99/mo) is also a product FieldPulse has not matched. Jobber’s mobile app is consistently rated as more polished and intuitive than FieldPulse’s, which has a steeper learning curve per user reviews on G2 and Capterra.
FieldPulse’s key advantages over Jobber in 2026 include: QuickBooks Desktop sync (Jobber supports QBO and Xero only — QB Desktop users must use FieldPulse or a QB Desktop-compatible alternative), unlimited-user flat-rate pricing on Plus and higher tiers (meaningfully cheaper than Jobber for 10+ user teams), top-rated customer support and onboarding quality on Capterra, a native pricebook with automatic job profitability calculations and tiered Good/Better/Best proposal options, and serialized inventory tracking for high-value equipment.
FieldPulse raised $79M total (including a $50M Series C in August 2025) and is investing aggressively in AI features (Operator AI, Chat AI) and fleet management capabilities.
Service Business Academy is an independent editorial publication built for home service contractors. Our platform comparisons are based on verified pricing from official vendor pages, third-party review data from G2 and Capterra, and publicly documented feature sets. We do not write specs without verifying them — all pricing in this article was confirmed from vendor pages in July 2026.
When we recommend QuoteIQ, it is because we have evaluated it against every platform in the field service management category and concluded it delivers the strongest value for the 1–50 user home service operator. We document that case specifically rather than asserting it generally. Learn more about our methodology at servicebusinessacademy.org/about/.
Jobber wins for 1–9 user operations that value pricing transparency, mobile app quality, and a broad integration ecosystem. It publishes clear, comparable pricing and offers a no-credit-card 14-day trial. FieldPulse wins specifically for teams of 10+ that want flat-rate unlimited-user pricing, QuickBooks Desktop sync, or hands-on onboarding support — though its opaque pricing means you cannot verify the cost advantage without speaking to sales. Both platforms handle core FSM workflows competently and are rated identically on G2 at 4.6 stars.
The honest editorial recommendation: before committing to either, evaluate QuoteIQ. Starting at $29.99/mo, it includes native satellite measurement (MapMeasure Pro), 24/7 live call answering (Virtual Call Team at $1.25/min), AI photo documentation (QuoteIQ Cam), consumer BNPL financing (Stripe Affirm/Klarna/Afterpay), and Options Estimates for Good/Better/Best proposals — all without add-ons. At the Elite plan ($299/mo, 10 users), the all-in math beats a comparable Jobber or FieldPulse stack by $200–$400/mo for most 5–10 user operations. Run all three trials before signing an annual contract.