Zebu vs Workiz
Workiz is built around a phone system and call tracking. Zebu is built around automation and QuickBooks sync. They are strong at different things. Here is an honest look.
Workiz has a clear identity: it is built for businesses that live on inbound calls. A built in phone system, call recording, ad tracking so you know which campaigns drive calls, and an AI call answering feature on its higher tiers. If a large share of your jobs start with a phone ringing, Workiz is genuinely good at that.
Two things to know. First, Workiz no longer publishes dollar pricing on its own site. Its plans, Standard, Pro, and Ultimate, are all quote only behind a demo request, and phone lines, SMS, and payment processing cost extra on top. Second, Workiz's automation, marketing, and client portal are lighter than Zebu's. Zebu publishes a flat $39 a month for five users and leads with automation and accounting sync, not the phone.
What a 5 person crew actually pays
Workiz used to list public rates and removed them in 2026. Every plan now requires a demo request for a real number, and phone lines, SMS credits, and payment processing are billed separately. Zebu's price is on the page, and there is a free Workiz Lite plan for up to 2 users if you want to try it first.
Zebu vs Workiz, line by line
| Zebu | Workiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes, on the pricing page | No longer published, demo required |
| Starting price | $39/mo for 5 users | Quote only (free Lite plan for 2 users) |
| Built in phone system and call tracking | Yes, the core strength | |
| AI on inbound contact | AI chat assistant on the booking form | AI call answering on higher tiers |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Every plan, two way, no extra charge | Yes |
| Automated reminders, on my way, follow ups, booking confirmations | Every plan | Lighter than Zebu |
| Online booking calendar and customer portal | Every plan | Lighter than Jobber and Zebu |
| Drag and drop dispatch board with driving routes | ||
| Email marketing campaigns | Growth plan and up | Lighter |
| Reporting depth | Financial, work, sales, and client reports with CSV export | Less polished per reviews |
| SMS and phone line cost | No phone system. Texting is available, billed per message | Billed separately on top of the plan |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Free Lite plan for 2 users, then a paid trial |
Workiz pricing and plan details are that company's own publicly advertised rates as of 2026 and can change without notice on their end, so check their current pricing page before deciding. Higher Workiz tiers add more of the features shown here. The comparison reflects what is included at each company's lowest advertised price point.
Where Workiz is still a strong choice
No tool is best at everything. If these matter most to you, Workiz may be the better fit.
- A real built in phone system with call recording, ad to call tracking, and skill based routing. Zebu has none of this.
- AI call answering for missed calls on the higher tiers, which is the right tool for a genuinely phone driven business.
- A free Lite plan for up to two users, useful for a brand new one or two person shop.
- A strong fit for locksmiths, junk removal, garage door, towing, and other trades where nearly every job starts with a call.
Common questions
How much does Workiz cost?
Workiz no longer publishes pricing on its own site. Its Standard, Pro, and Ultimate plans are all quote only behind a demo request, and phone lines, SMS credits, and payment processing are billed separately. There is a free Lite plan for up to two users. Zebu publishes its pricing at $39 a month for five users.
Does Zebu have a phone system like Workiz?
No. Workiz's built in phone system, call recording, and ad to call tracking are its main strength and Zebu does not try to match them. Zebu's AI assistant works on your web booking form, not on phone calls, and text notifications are on the roadmap.
Which is better for a business that runs on inbound calls?
Workiz. If most of your jobs start with a phone ringing and you want call tracking, recording, and AI answering built into the same tool, that is what Workiz is designed for. Zebu is the better fit when jobs come from a booking form, referrals, and repeat customers.
What does Zebu do better than Workiz?
Automated client reminders and follow ups on every plan, a fuller online booking calendar and customer portal, two way QuickBooks Online sync at no extra charge, email marketing on Growth and up, and published pricing with no demo required.
Can I import my data from Workiz into Zebu?
Yes. Zebu imports your client list, job and invoice history, and quotes from a CSV export. The Pro plan includes a hands on migration handled by our team.
Does Zebu work with Xero?
Yes. Zebu syncs with Xero as well as QuickBooks Online. Invoices with tax rate mapping, payments recorded to your bank account, refunds as credit notes, Stripe processing fees, and customers (including an import of your existing Xero contacts) all sync, and technician hours can post to Xero Projects. Xero sync is an $8 per month add on per company on any plan, and a company connects Xero or QuickBooks, one at a time.
The bottom line
If your business runs on inbound calls and you want ad tracking, call recording, and AI answering in the same tool that schedules the job, Workiz is built for exactly that and it is worth the demo.
If your jobs come from a booking form, referrals, and repeat customers, and your time sink is reminders, follow ups, and getting invoices into QuickBooks, Zebu covers that at a published $39 a month for five users with no sales call. Start a free trial and see which shape fits your business.
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