Jobber vs Housecall Pro (2026): Pricing, AI Receptionist & Free Trial

Jobber deal: save up to 40%, ends Oct 30. Per Jobber's pricing page, new customers who subscribe to Core, Connect, Grow or Plus before October 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT) get promotional pricing; checked 2026-10-23. Jobber includes a 14-day free trial and an AI Receptionist add-on.
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Updated October 23, 2026. Jobber and Housecall Pro are the two most common field-service apps for small trades businesses. Both now sell an AI receptionist. Prices below were read from each vendor's pricing page today.

Jobber deal ends Oct 30: Jobber's pricing page shows "Save up to 40%" for new customers who subscribe to Core, Connect, Grow or Plus before October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT (e.g. Core $21/mo for 12 months billed annually, then $29/mo). Source: getjobber.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-23.

Side by side

	Jobber	Housecall Pro
Entry plan	Core: $29/mo billed annually; $49/mo monthly, no commitment (1 user)	Basic: $59/mo billed annually
Mid plans (1 user, annual / monthly)	Connect $99 / $139; Grow $149 / $199	Essentials (5 users) and MAX (8 users, +$35/mo per extra user): prices not shown in the pricing page text we read
Top plan	Plus (5 users): $399/mo annual, $499/mo monthly	MAX
Extra users	$29/mo each	$35/mo per additional user on MAX
AI receptionist / call answering	Jobber Receptionist: $29/mo add-on (calls and texts, 24/7, can book jobs); listed as included on Plus	CSR AI: "AI answers every call and chat, day or night"; no price published on the pricing page. Voice (calling) also listed as an add-on
Free trial	14 days on Grow, no credit card	14 days on MAX, no credit card
Contract	Monthly no-commitment, 1-year monthly, or annual prepaid	No long-term contract required
Card processing	2.9% + 30¢ online; ACH 1%	From 2.59%; bank payments 1%

Swipe sideways on mobile. Sources: getjobber.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-23; housecallpro.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-23.

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Who each is best for

Jobber: solo pros and small crews who want a low entry price, published pricing at every team size, and an AI receptionist add-on for $29/mo.

Housecall Pro: home-service teams (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) that want no long-term contract and are willing to talk to sales or use the plan quiz for higher tiers. Some third-party AI receptionists (e.g. OnCrew) integrate with Housecall Pro MAX.

Third-party AI receptionists instead?

If you want call answering without switching FSM software, see Jobber AI receptionist options, Housecall Pro CSR AI and which tools integrate.

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Jobber or Housecall Pro?

Jobber's Core plan lists $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment) for 1 user; Housecall Pro's Basic lists $59/mo billed annually (both per their pricing pages, checked 2026-10-23). Higher tiers and team sizes change the math.

Do Jobber and Housecall Pro have an AI receptionist?

Yes. Jobber Receptionist is a $29/mo add-on on lower plans and listed as included on Plus. Housecall Pro lists CSR AI, which answers calls and chats, among its add-on tools; its pricing page shows no price for it (checked 2026-10-23).

Is there a free trial?

Both offer 14 days free with no credit card: Jobber on the Grow plan, Housecall Pro on the MAX plan (pricing pages, checked 2026-10-23).

Which is better for my business?

Jobber publishes full pricing for solo pros up to 15-user teams, plus a cheap entry plan. Housecall Pro is built for home services like HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and has no long-term contract. Try both free before deciding.