Zebu vs Jobber
A plain, line by line look at pricing and features. Jobber charges per user from the first seat. Zebu includes five. Here is what that means for a real crew.
Jobber is one of the most polished field service platforms on the market, with years of refinement and a large, well supported user base. If you are a solo operator on the Core plan, it is a genuinely good choice.
The gap shows up as you add people. Jobber Core includes one user and every extra seat is $29 a month, so a five person crew moves to the Connect plan at $139 a month. Client reminders, two way texting, and automated follow ups sit on the higher tiers. Zebu includes five users at $39 a month and keeps automation, online booking, the customer portal, and QuickBooks sync on every plan.
What a 5 person crew actually pays
For a five person crew on month to month billing, using each company's own published rates. Zebu keeps automation, online booking, the customer portal, and QuickBooks sync in that $39 plan. On Jobber, several of those sit on higher tiers, so the real gap is wider than the numbers alone.
Zebu vs Jobber, line by line
| Zebu | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | $49/mo ($39 on an annual commitment) |
| Users included at the starting price | 5, then $9/mo per user | 1, then $29/mo per user |
| Cost for a 5 person crew | $39/mo | $139/mo (Connect plan) |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Every plan. Customers, invoices, payments, refunds, disputes, processing fee splitting, tax codes, timesheets | Every plan |
| Automated client reminders and follow ups | Every plan | Higher tiers |
| Online booking calendar and customer portal | Every plan | Higher tiers |
| Drag and drop dispatch board with real driving routes | ||
| Offline capable technician app | Full offline caching and background sync | Limited offline support |
| Built in sales pipeline (CRM) | Growth plan and up | |
| Email marketing campaigns | Growth plan and up | Costs extra (Jobber Marketing add on) |
| AI chat assistant on your booking form | Every plan | |
| Recurring and multi visit jobs | ||
| Two way text messaging | Yes, after a one time carrier registration | Higher tiers |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
Jobber 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 Jobber tiers add more of the features shown here. The comparison reflects what is included at each company's lowest advertised price point.
Where Jobber is still a strong choice
No tool is best at everything. If these matter most to you, Jobber may be the better fit.
- A more mature mobile app with years of polish and a very large user base behind it.
- Two way text messaging is live today. Zebu has two way texting too, after a one time carrier registration for your business.
- A deep integration marketplace and an established partner and community ecosystem.
Common questions
Is Zebu cheaper than Jobber?
Yes. Zebu Starter is $39 a month with 5 users included. Jobber Core is $49 a month for 1 user, or $39 on an annual commitment. For a five person crew the gap is larger, roughly $39 a month on Zebu versus $139 a month on Jobber Connect, because Jobber charges $29 per extra seat and Zebu includes five.
Does Jobber include QuickBooks sync?
Yes, Jobber includes QuickBooks Online sync on every plan, and so does Zebu. Zebu's sync is two way and covers customers, invoices, payments, refunds, disputes, processing fee splitting, tax codes, and timesheets.
What does Zebu do that Jobber does not?
Zebu includes automated client reminders, on my way notices, job follow ups, and booking confirmations on every plan, where Jobber puts those on higher tiers. Zebu also includes an online booking calendar and customer portal on every plan, a built in sales pipeline on Growth and up, and an AI chat assistant on the booking form.
What does Jobber do that Zebu does not yet?
Both have two way text messaging. Zebu's texting is billed per message as you go and needs a one time carrier registration for your business. Jobber also has a more mature mobile app and a larger third party integration marketplace.
Can I move my data from Jobber to Zebu?
Yes. Zebu imports your client list, job and invoice history, and quotes from an export of your current software. On the Pro plan, our team runs the whole migration for you at no extra cost.
Do I have to cancel Jobber before I try Zebu?
No. Run both for one billing cycle. Set up Zebu, put a few real jobs through it, and cancel Jobber once you are sure the workflow fits your 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 you are one or two people and expect to stay that way, Jobber Core is a solid, proven tool and the per user price is not an issue yet.
The moment you have a crew, the math changes. Five seats on Jobber is $139 a month before you add texting or the marketing add on. Five seats on Zebu is $39 a month with automation, online booking, the customer portal, and QuickBooks sync already included. If you want the busywork handled without climbing tiers to get it, start a free trial of Zebu.
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