KeptField vs Jobber: an honest comparison
Jobber is a popular all-in-one tool for home service businesses, with quotes, invoices and payments built in. KeptField does less, on purpose: it focuses on getting every customer note to the job, catching late jobs early and keeping customers informed. Here’s how they compare, and when Jobber is the better pick.
The short answer
If you want quoting, invoicing and payments in one app, Jobber is the stronger fit. If your bigger problem is missed details, return trips and customers left waiting, and you’re happy with your billing tool, KeptField is simpler and usually costs less for a crew.
Side by side
| Topic | Jobber | KeptField |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Owner-operators and growing home service businesses that want one app for quotes, scheduling, invoicing and payments. | Crews of 2 to 25 techs who want fewer missed details, early warnings for late jobs and honest customer texts. |
| How pricing works | Per plan with a set number of users; extra users $29/mo each. Discounts for a 1-year commitment or paying yearly. | Per crew size, not per user. Texting packs are optional add-ons. |
| Published prices | Core $49/mo (1 user). Connect from $139/mo (1 user) or $199/mo (5 users). Grow from $199/mo. Plus from $499/mo. Month-to-month prices; lower when paid yearly. | $39/mo (up to 3 techs), $79/mo (up to 10 techs), $129/mo (up to 25 techs). Office logins included. |
| Automatic reminder texts | Automated client reminders start on the Connect plan. | With any texting pack, from your business number. |
| Job checklists | Job checklists start on the Connect plan. | On every plan. Required checks are tied to the customer’s site and unlock “On my way.” |
| Quotes, invoices, payments | Built in on every plan, with online payments. QuickBooks Online sync starts on Connect. | Not included. Keep the tools you use now, like QuickBooks or Square. |
| Free trial | 14 days on the Grow plan, no credit card. | 30 days free, then month to month. No contract. |
| Example: 5 techs | Connect with 5 users: $199/mo month to month ($149/mo paid yearly). Anyone with a login counts as a user. | $139/mo: Shop plan ($79) plus 3,000 texts ($60) for about 20 jobs a day. |
Jobber facts checked October 1, 2026. Sources: Jobber pricing page. Prices change, so check their site before deciding. Jobber is a trademark of its owner; KeptField isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Jobber.
Which one fits you
Choose Jobber if
- You want quotes, invoices and online payments in the same app as your schedule.
- You’re a solo operator or a very small team and want online booking and a simple website included.
- You rely on QuickBooks Online sync and other integrations.
Choose KeptField if
- Your real problem is return trips, forgotten site details and late arrivals, not billing.
- You already have invoicing and payments you like.
- You want one price for the whole crew instead of paying per user.
- You want techs to have a few big buttons, not a full business app.
What KeptField does differently
Required checks before the trip
Important site notes, like a ladder or an approved part, must be ticked off before the tech can tap “On my way.” See site notes and required checks.
Late jobs flagged early
The office is warned when a job is about to miss its window, with a free nearby tech suggested and a text to the customer in one click. See late job alerts.
One price for the crew
Plans are priced by crew size, not per user, so adding an office person or a tech doesn’t change your bill until you outgrow the plan.
Small on purpose
No invoicing, payments or accounting. Fewer screens for techs, less to set up, and it works next to the money tools you already use.
Common questions
Is KeptField a full replacement for Jobber?
Not if you use Jobber for quotes, invoices and payments. KeptField doesn’t handle money. It covers scheduling, dispatch, site notes and customer texts, and adds required checks and late-job warnings. You’d pair it with a billing tool like QuickBooks or Square.
Can I move my customers from Jobber?
Yes. Export your client list as a spreadsheet and send it to us. We load it for you and help add site notes during setup.
How current are the Jobber prices on this page?
We checked Jobber’s public pricing page on October 1, 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you decide.
Which is cheaper?
It depends on what you need. Jobber’s Core plan is cheaper for one person who mostly needs quotes and invoices. For a crew that wants automatic reminders and checklists, KeptField usually costs less because it isn’t priced per user. See pricing.
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