FieldPulse vs Jobber (2026): Which Is Better?
Jobber wins 2 of our 2 trade-and-size matchups against FieldPulse — but FieldPulse is the better pick in specific situations, so check the matchup that matches your business below.
FieldPulse
Maximum customization for contractors who want to build their own workflows
Wins 0 of 2 matchups
The most customizable option for contractors who want to shape their own workflows, with service agreements, a portal, GPS, and a flat-rate book across multiple trades — just know pricing is quote-only seat pricing (~$65-$115/user reported).
Jobber
Simple, affordable FSM for small service businesses
Wins 2 of 2 matchups
The best value in field service software for solo operators and small residential service teams — fast to learn, cheap to start, and strong on the everyday essentials.
Which wins for your trade and team size?
Generic verdicts mislead — software that wins for a solo plumber can lose for a 20-tech HVAC shop. Here is every matchup we maintain for this pair:
| Trade | Team size | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Small Team | Jobber | Full comparison → |
| Plumbing | Solo / Owner-Operator | Jobber | Full comparison → |
Pricing Plans
FieldPulse
Essentials
Contact sales
- · ~$65/user/month (reported)
- · Scheduling
- · Work orders
- · Estimates & invoicing
- · Mobile app
Professional
Contact sales
- · ~$90/user/month (reported)
- · + Project management
- · QuickBooks sync
- · Custom fields
Premium
Contact sales
- · ~$115/user/month (reported)
- · + Multi-location
- · Open API
- · Dedicated support
Jobber
Core
$49/mo
$29/mo billed annually
1 user included · +$29/extra user
- · Scheduling
- · Invoicing
- · Client manager
- · Card payments
Connect (Team)
$199/mo
$149/mo billed annually
5 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + GPS tracking
- · QuickBooks Online sync
- · Automated reminders
- · Routing
Grow (Team)
$399/mo
$299/mo billed annually
10 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Job costing
- · Two-way texting
- · Automated follow-ups
- · Reporting
Plus
$699/mo
$529/mo billed annually
15 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Marketing Suite
- · AI Receptionist
- · Sales pipeline
- · Premium support
- · Multiple locations
Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.3 per card transaction
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldPulse | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | — | — |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book(critical) | ✓ | — |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✓Connect plan+ |
| Offline Mode | — | — |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Service Agreements(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support | — | — |
| Multi-Location | ✓Enterprise | ✓via Jobber Central |
| Open API | ✓Enterprise | ✓ |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for HVAC operations. A small label under a ✓ (e.g. Connect plan+ or add-on) means the feature is available only from that plan tier or as a paid add-on.
How to Decide
Choose FieldPulse when:
- Contractors wanting customizable workflows
- Multi-trade service businesses
- Teams that have outgrown basic tools
Skip it when:
- Buyers who want published pricing (FieldPulse is quote-only)
- Those who prefer opinionated defaults over setup
Choose Jobber when:
- Solo and small residential service teams
- Owners who want fast setup and low cost
- Businesses that mainly need scheduling and invoicing
Skip it when:
- HVAC shops needing a flat-rate pricing book
- Commercial or new-construction contractors
Reviewed by Mathurin V.
Editor, FSM Advisor. We research and compare FSM software — pricing is verified from public sources and user reports, and comparisons are updated when changes are detected.