Jobber vs Housecall Pro vs FieldFlow: honest comparison for 2026

If you’re shopping for field service software, you’ve probably narrowed it down to Jobber and Housecall Pro. They’re the two biggest names in the space. But are they actually the best fit for a small trades business? Let’s break it down honestly.

Pricing: where it gets complicated

Jobber starts at $29/month for one user. But the moment you need a second person on the account, you jump to $119/month (Connect plan). Need more than 5 users? That’s $169/month. And some features like QuickBooks sync and automated follow-ups are locked behind the higher tiers.

Housecall Pro starts at $59/month for one user. Their Essentials plan is $149/month for up to 5 users. The MAX plan at $299/month removes user limits but that’s a steep price for a 3-person shop.

FieldFlow is $19/month. That’s it. Unlimited users. Every feature included. No tiers, no add-ons, no per-user fees.

For a 3-person team, you’d pay $119/month on Jobber, $149/month on Housecall Pro, or $19/month on FieldFlow. Over a year, that’s a difference of $960 to $1,320.

Features: what actually matters

All three apps handle the basics: scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and customer management. But the details matter.

Offline access: FieldFlow works fully offline and syncs when you’re back online. Jobber and Housecall Pro both require an internet connection for most actions. If you work in basements, rural areas, or commercial buildings with poor cell service, this matters.

Expense tracking: Neither Jobber nor Housecall Pro includes expense tracking. You’ll need QuickBooks or a separate app. FieldFlow includes basic expense tracking built in.

Payment processing: All three integrate with payment processors. Jobber charges 3.1% + $0.30. Housecall Pro charges 2.99% + $0.30. FieldFlow charges 3.2% + $0.30. The rates are close enough that the monthly subscription difference matters more.

Time tracking: Jobber requires the $119/month tier for GPS time tracking. Housecall Pro includes it on all plans. FieldFlow includes it on all plans (because there’s only one plan).

The mobile experience

This is where the generation gap shows. Jobber and Housecall Pro were originally built as desktop web apps and later adapted for mobile. FieldFlow was built mobile-first from day one. The difference is noticeable in how fast common tasks are — scheduling a job, sending an invoice, or clocking in take fewer taps.

Who should use what

Choose Jobber if you’re a solo operator who only needs basic scheduling and can live without expense tracking. The $29/month Core plan is a fair deal for one person.

Choose Housecall Pro if you’re a mid-size operation (10+ employees) that needs marketing automation and a robust online booking flow. Their MAX plan has features that justify the price at scale.

Choose FieldFlow if you’re a 1-5 person trades business that wants one simple app for everything, doesn’t want to think about per-user fees, and needs something that works offline. You’ll save hundreds per year and get a faster mobile experience.

The bottom line

Jobber and Housecall Pro are solid products. But they were built for a different era and a different scale. If you’re a small team looking for modern, affordable, all-in-one software, FieldFlow was built specifically for you.