Jobber is excellent at what it does — recurring service work, dispatching, route optimization, customer-facing booking. But it's not built for project-based contractors who win on bids, manage long jobs, and write insurance supplements. TradeForge is.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TradeForge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Project-based: roofing, restoration, GC, remodel | Recurring service: HVAC, plumbing, lawn care |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $49/mo (Core) |
| Long-job tracking (8+ week builds) | Yes — payment draws, photos, change orders | Light |
| Insurance supplements | Insurance Pack | No |
| Storm lead matching | Storm Pack | No |
| Estimate styles | Storyline + line-item + hybrid | Line-item only |
| Recurring service scheduling | Calendar + tasks (no route opt) | Strongest in market |
| Online booking widget | Client portal | Strongest in market |
| Route optimization | No | Yes |
| Quickbooks Online sync | On roadmap (CSV export today) | Yes, deep |
No spite here. If Jobber is the right fit for your shop, go with Jobber. We'd rather you find the right tool than pay us for the wrong one.
If we're not the right fit, you'll know in a week. No annual lock-in either way.
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