The best Jobber alternative for solo tradespeople
Jobber costs $49–$249 every month — before you earn a dollar. TradeKit gives you the website, booking, quoting, invoicing, payments, and local SEO for a one-time $49, then $0/month. You only pay a small processing margin when your customers actually pay you.
The real cost over 3 years
- Jobber (Connect, $129/mo): ~$4,644 in subscription fees over 3 years — plus a separate website and SEO bill.
- TradeKit: $49 once. $0/month. Website and local SEO included.
Both charge payment-processing fees. The difference is the monthly rent: TradeKit doesn’t charge any.
TradeKit vs Jobber, side by side
| TradeKit | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 / month | $49–$249 / month |
| Upfront cost | $49 one-time launch fee | None (but billed monthly) |
| First-year total | $49 + processing | $588–$2,988 + processing |
| Website on your own domain | Included | Paid add-on |
| Hyper-local "near me" SEO | Included | Not offered |
| Custom logo design | Included with launch | Not offered |
| Quotes + invoices | Included | Included |
| Online + in-person payments | Included | Included |
| Live GPS "on my way" tracking | Included | Limited |
| Customer SMS suite | Included | Higher tiers only |
| Citation + review management | Included | Not offered |
| Built for | Solo operators & small crews | Small to mid crews |
Jobber pricing reflects publicly listed plans at time of writing. Compare current pricing on each provider’s site.
When Jobber is still the right call
We’re not going to pretend TradeKit is for everyone. If you run multiple crews with a dispatcher coordinating routes all day, Jobber’s scheduling and route optimization are deep and battle-tested. TradeKit is built for the solo operator and small crew who want to look professional, get found on Google, and get paid — without paying rent on software every month.
Switch from Jobber in 10 minutes
- Create your TradeKit account at gettradekit.com/auth/signup.
- Export clients from Jobber: Clients → Export → CSV.
- In TradeKit, open Customers → Import CSV and map the columns.
- Connect Stripe under Settings → Payments so you can get paid.
- Generate your website and send your first quote or invoice the same day.
Jobber alternative FAQ
Is TradeKit really cheaper than Jobber?
Yes. Jobber charges $49–$249 per month whether or not you book a single job, which is $588–$2,988 in your first year. TradeKit charges a one-time $49 launch fee and then $0 per month. TradeKit earns through a small payment-processing margin only when your customers actually pay you electronically. Cash and check jobs are tracked for free.
What does TradeKit include that Jobber charges extra for or does not offer?
TradeKit includes a full SEO-optimized website on your own domain, a hyper-local "near me" SEO engine with service-area pages, custom logo design, a customer SMS suite, citation and review management, and a branded merch store — all in the one-time $49. With Jobber you typically pay separately for your website, your SEO, and your marketing materials.
Can I move my customers from Jobber to TradeKit?
Yes. Export your client list from Jobber as a CSV, then use TradeKit’s Customers → Import CSV tool and map the columns. Most tradespeople are fully migrated and sending their first TradeKit invoice in under 10 minutes.
When is Jobber still the better choice?
Jobber is a mature product with deep scheduling, route optimization, and multi-crew dispatch. If you run several crews with an office manager coordinating dispatch all day, Jobber’s scheduling depth may justify the monthly cost. TradeKit is built for solo operators and small crews who want a professional presence and to get paid without a monthly software bill.
Is there a contract or cancellation fee with TradeKit?
No. There is no annual contract and no cancellation fee. The $49 launch fee is a one-time payment and the monthly fee is $0.
Stop paying monthly for software
Everything but the truck — website, booking, quoting, invoicing, payments, and local SEO — for a one-time $49.