CrewConductor vs Jobber
Jobber charges per user. CrewConductor charges a flat monthly rate. Same core features, simpler pricing that doesn't punish you for growing your crew.
Is CrewConductor a good Jobber alternative?
For any shop with 2+ techs — yes. CrewConductor is flat $49/mo for 5 techs, vs Jobber's $105/mo Connect tier for 5 users. Pick Jobber only if you're a true solo operator paying $37/mo Core.
Short version: if you're running an HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or multi-trade shop with up to 75 techs and you're tired of your Jobber bill going up every time you hire, yes. CrewConductor charges a flat $49 / $99 / $199 per month (5 / 25 / 75 techs included on each tier). Adding a tech doesn't bump the bill. Jobber prices per user across four tiers — $37/mo for 1 user (Core), $105/mo for 5 (Connect), $150/mo for 10 (Grow), $525/mo for 15 (Plus).
CrewConductor is the better fit if you run a multi-trade shop, manage recurring service contracts (batch invoicing is on every plan), or want a 14-day trial without a credit card. Jobber is the cheaper choice if you're a true solo operator — their $37/mo Core (or $22 with annual prepay) beats our $49 Starter at one user. CrewConductor pulls ahead the moment you hire your second tech: Connect jumps to $105 for 5 users, we stay at $49.
Below: feature-by-feature comparison, pricing side by side, and answers to the most common questions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee ($49-$199/mo) | Per-user pricing across 4 tiers ($37/mo for 1 user, up to $525/mo for 15) |
| Team size included | Up to 5 on Starter ($49), 25 on Pro ($99), or 75 on Enterprise ($199) | 1 on Core ($37), 5 on Connect ($105), 10 on Grow ($150), 15 on Plus ($525) |
| Job scheduling | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Invoicing | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Estimates / quotes | Included on all plans | Included on all plans |
| Batch invoicing | Included on all plans | Not available |
| Crew trade specialties | Built-in (assign by trade) | Not a core feature |
| Recurring services | Included on all plans | Available on higher tiers |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Customers + estimates (incl. Good/Better/Best tiers) + invoices + payments, with visible sync log Coming soon details → | Customers + invoices + payments. No estimate sync. |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes. We will import your customers for free. | ~30 minutes |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, credit card required |
Why Contractors Switch from Jobber
Per-user pricing adds up fast
Jobber's per-user model means adding your fifth, sixth, or tenth tech bumps your cost significantly. CrewConductor uses flat pricing with crew limits -- your bill stays the same whether you have 3 techs or 25 on the Pro plan.
Built for multi-trade shops
If you run HVAC and plumbing, or electrical and general contracting, CrewConductor lets you tag techs by trade specialty and schedule accordingly. Jobber treats every technician the same.
Batch invoicing for recurring services
If you manage maintenance contracts with multiple properties, CrewConductor lets you batch-generate invoices instead of creating them one at a time. This feature alone saves hours each month for contractors with recurring service agreements.
Simpler, no surprises
CrewConductor focuses on the features contractors actually use daily: scheduling, invoicing, estimates, crew management, and customer notifications. No bloat, no confusing tier restrictions on basic functionality.
Pricing Side by Side
CrewConductor
- Starter: $49/mo -- up to 5 crew
- Pro: $99/mo -- up to 25 crew
- Enterprise: $199/mo -- up to 75 crew
- No setup fee. No per-user charges.
Jobber
- -- Core: $37/mo -- 1 user
- -- Connect: $105/mo -- 5 users
- -- Grow: $150/mo -- 10 users
- -- Plus: $525/mo -- 15 users
- -- Per-user pricing on all tiers. Annual prepay drops Core to $22/mo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CrewConductor cost compared to Jobber?
CrewConductor is flat: $49/mo Starter (up to 5 crew), $99/mo Pro (up to 25), $199/mo Enterprise (up to 75), plus custom pricing for shops above 75. Jobber prices per user with four tiers (month-to-month): $37/mo Core (1 user), $105/mo Connect (5 users), $150/mo Grow (10 users), $525/mo Plus (15 users). Jobber is the cheaper choice for a true solo operator; CrewConductor wins the moment you hire your second tech and stays ahead as the team grows.
Can I migrate customers and jobs from Jobber to CrewConductor?
Yes. Export your customers, active jobs, and recurring service contracts from Jobber and send the file to our contact form — we will import everything for you, free. Setup of the platform itself takes under 10 minutes after that. Migration timing depends on how much data you have.
Does CrewConductor integrate with QuickBooks Online like Jobber does?
Yes — CrewConductor syncs customers, invoices, and payments to QuickBooks Online, with a visible sync log so you can see what synced and what failed. Estimate sync (including Good/Better/Best tiered estimates) is coming soon. Jobber also syncs to QBO but does not sync estimates — only invoices and payments after the work is approved.
Which is better for multi-trade contractors running HVAC and plumbing?
CrewConductor is built for multi-trade shops — you can tag techs by trade specialty (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.) and the scheduler routes accordingly. Jobber treats every technician interchangeably, which works for single-trade shops but creates friction when an HVAC crew gets dispatched to a plumbing call.
Do I need a credit card to start the CrewConductor free trial?
No. CrewConductor's 14-day free trial requires only an email — no credit card, no sales call. Jobber's trial requires a credit card upfront. During the CrewConductor trial, you get Pro-tier features (up to 25 crew, SMS notifications, full reports) at no cost, then you can pick any tier at the end — batch invoicing and recurring services are included on every plan.
How long does CrewConductor take to set up versus Jobber?
CrewConductor takes under 10 minutes for a basic setup — create your account, add your first tech, and you can schedule a job. Jobber's onboarding involves more configuration steps (services, taxes, client portal settings), so it typically takes longer. Both offer help-doc libraries and email support during onboarding.
What happens when my shop grows past 75 techs?
CrewConductor offers custom pricing for shops above 75 crew — contact us and we'll quote based on your team size and feature needs. The Enterprise tier ($199/mo, up to 75 crew) covers the vast majority of contracting businesses; only a small percentage of shops grow past that without splitting into divisions.
When should I pick Jobber over CrewConductor?
Pick Jobber if (1) you're a true solo operator — Jobber's $37/mo Core ($22 with annual prepay) is now cheaper than our $49 Starter at one user, so it's the lower-cost choice until you hire a second tech, (2) you need a specific Jobber-documented feature we don't offer like its client self-booking portal, or (3) you already use other Jobber-ecosystem integrations.
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