Home / Answers / Housecall Pro or Jobber: which is better for a small HVAC business?
Housecall Pro or Jobber: which is better for a small HVAC business?
On published prices, Jobber is cheaper for a 1-person HVAC shop ($29/month billed annually for Core vs $59/month for Housecall Pro Basic). For a team of up to 5, Housecall Pro Essentials ($149/month billed annually, 5 users) costs the same as Jobber Connect for 5 users ($149/month billed annually). Both have a 14-day free trial with no card, so test both on real jobs before paying annually.
Prices compared
Jobber plans
| Plan | Users | No commitment | 1-year commitment | Billed annually |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1 | $49/mo | $39/mo | $29/mo |
| Connect | 1 | $139/mo | $119/mo | $99/mo |
| Connect | 5 | $199/mo | $169/mo | $149/mo |
| Connect | 10 | $299/mo | $259/mo | $229/mo |
| Connect | 15 | $399/mo | $339/mo | $299/mo |
| Grow | 1 | $199/mo | $169/mo | $149/mo |
| Grow | 5 | $299/mo | $259/mo | $229/mo |
| Grow | 10 | $399/mo | $349/mo | $299/mo |
| Grow | 15 | $499/mo | $429/mo | $399/mo |
| Plus | 5 | $499/mo | $439/mo | $399/mo |
| Plus | 10 | $599/mo | $499/mo | $449/mo |
| Plus | 15 | $699/mo | $599/mo | $529/mo |
Source: https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/, checked October 17, 2026. Prices in USD, before tax.
Housecall Pro plans
| Plan | Users included | Billed monthly | Billed annually |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 | $79/mo | $59/mo |
| Essentials | 5 | $189/mo | $149/mo |
| MAX | 8 (then $35/mo per user) | $329/mo | $299/mo |
Source: https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/, checked October 17, 2026. Prices in USD, before tax.
Full side-by-side: Jobber vs Housecall Pro pricing.
Who each option fits
- Jobber: Solo HVAC techs and small crews who want the lowest entry price and a month-to-month option ($49/month for Core with no commitment). Extra users are $29/month each.
- Housecall Pro: Shops of about 5 that want 5 users included on Essentials, or up to 8 users on MAX ($299/month billed annually). Card processing is listed from 2.59%, vs 2.9% + 30c on Jobber.
- Bigger shops: If you are already past 8 to 15 users and need deep reporting or pricebooks, also look at quote-only platforms such as ServiceTitan or FieldEdge.
Questions
Is Housecall Pro or Jobber cheaper?
For 1 user, Jobber Core is $29/month billed annually vs Housecall Pro Basic at $59/month billed annually. For 5 users, Jobber Connect is $149/month and Housecall Pro Essentials is $149/month, both billed annually. Prices checked October 17, 2026.
Do Jobber and Housecall Pro have AI call answering for HVAC?
Both sell AI call answering. Jobber's pricing page lists its AI Receptionist as a $29/month add-on. Housecall Pro offers an AI CSR but does not publish its price on the pricing page.
What are the card processing fees?
Jobber lists 2.9% + 30c. Housecall Pro lists rates from 2.59%, and 1% for bank payments.
Listings on this page
Prices are the lowest published plan on each vendor's own pricing page, with the date checked. We never estimate a price. We do not run paid placements on answer pages. See our methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
TradeAI Weekly
One short email a week: new AI tools for trades, price changes we caught, and one practical tip. Free.