IN THIS COMPARISON ▾

01Quick comparison 02Side by side 03Strengths and limitations 04When EstimateKit is better 05Pricing 06Related

01 — QUICK COMPARISON

Three numbersbefore the details.

JOBBERESTIMATEKIT

Monthly Cost$49-499/mo$49/mo

Team MembersLimited by planUp to 25

HVAC FocusMulti-trade100% HVAC

Jobber vs EstimateKit is a common decision for HVAC contractors choosing business software. Jobber is one of the most popular field service platforms, serving landscapers, cleaners, plumbers, and HVAC contractors. EstimateKit is purpose-built specifically for HVAC contractors.

The core difference: Jobber is a generic multi-service platform that works for many trades. EstimateKit is focused entirely on HVAC, which means every feature is designed for how HVAC contractors actually work.

Pricing Comparison

FEATUREESTIMATEKITJOBBER COREJOBBER CONNECTJOBBER GROW

Monthly Cost$49$49$139$199

Team MembersUp to 25115

Annual Cost$588$588$1,668$2,388

Annual Savings with EstimateKit

→vs Jobber Core: same $49, but one seat instead of 25

→vs Jobber Connect: Save $1,080/year

→vs Jobber Grow: Save $1,800/year, plus $348 per extra user

Feature Comparison

Both platforms offer professional estimates, customer management, job scheduling, and mobile access. Key differences:

EstimateKit Advantages

→HVAC price book with CSV import from your supplier sheets

→Good/Better/Best pricing templates built-in

→Up to 25 team members included in base price

→Simpler interface designed for HVAC workflows

Jobber Advantages

→Invoicing and payment processing included

→GPS tracking and time tracking

→Online customer booking

→More third-party integrations

→Works for multi-trade businesses

Who Should Choose Each

Choose EstimateKit if

→You only do HVAC (not plumbing, electrical, etc.)

→You want to save $1,080-5,400/year on software

→You have a growing team (up to 25 included)

→You need HVAC-specific quoting: good-better-best and a price book

→Core features matter more than advanced integrations

Choose Jobber if

→You run multiple service types (HVAC + plumbing + electrical)

→You need built-in card processing now

→You need GPS tracking and time tracking

→You want online booking for customers

→Budget isn't a primary concern

→You need extensive QuickBooks integration

The Bottom Line

For HVAC-only contractors, EstimateKit offers HVAC-specific tools at the same $49 as Jobber's one-seat Core plan and a fraction of Connect, Grow or Plus once you add users. Unless you need Jobber's advanced features (built-in card processing, GPS, online booking) immediately, EstimateKit is the better value for residential HVAC contractors.

For multi-trade businesses or contractors who need built-in card processing today, Jobber's broader feature set may justify the higher cost.

02 — SIDE BY SIDE

Jobber vs EstimateKit vs EstimateKit.Eight things that decide it.

FEATUREJOBBERESTIMATEKITESTIMATEKIT

Monthly price$49-499$49$49/month

ContractMonthly or annualMonth-to-monthMonth-to-month

Setup time1-2 weeks5 minutes5 minutes

Learning curveModerateMinimal (learn in minutes)Minimal

Best forMulti-service businessesHVAC contractors (1-10 trucks)1-25 person HVAC crews

HVAC-specificNo (generic platform)Yes (100% HVAC-focused)Built for HVAC

Estimating speed25-40 minutes10-15 minutes10-15 minutes

MobileYesYesWeb app, phone-ready

03 — STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS

Jobber and EstimateKit.What's good, what isn't.

JOBBER · STRENGTHS

+User-friendly interface with low learning curve

+Strong scheduling and dispatching features

+Client hub for customer self-service

+Solid invoicing and payment processing

+Works across many service industries

+Extensive integrations (QuickBooks, etc.)

JOBBER · LIMITATIONS

−Not HVAC-specific—generic materials database

−Team members limited by plan tier

−Higher tiers ($199-499/mo) required for key features

−Good/Better/Best pricing requires workarounds

−Estimates designed for general services, not HVAC

−Per-user pricing adds up quickly for growing teams

ESTIMATEKIT · STRENGTHS

+HVAC-structured price book with CSV import

+Up to 25 team members included

+Good/Better/Best pricing built-in

+Customer management included

+Job scheduling and team coordination

+Mobile-friendly from anywhere

ESTIMATEKIT · LIMITATIONS

−Online card payment on invoices still rolling out

−Fewer integrations than Jobber

−Focused on HVAC (not multi-trade)

04 — WHEN ESTIMATEKIT IS BETTER

Four reasons crews switch.None of them are features you'll never use.

1-25 person crews

Built for small to mid-size HVAC contractors who don't need enterprise complexity.

Complete business platform

Estimates, invoices, customer management, job scheduling, and team collaboration, all in one place.

Fast estimates

Create professional quotes in 10-15 minutes instead of 45-60 minutes, with good-better-best options on every one.

Budget-conscious

$49/month with no contract. Pay for what you need, not enterprise features you don't.

IN ONE LINE

EstimateKit is a complete HVAC business platform: estimates, invoices, customers, jobs and scheduling in one place for $49/month.

05 — PRICING

A year of each.Same crew, same work.

JOBBER$49-499/mo= $588-5,988/year

ESTIMATEKIT$49/mo= $588/year, up to 25 people

YOU KEEP—no published price to compare

Jobber vs EstimateKit: Which is Better for HVAC?Save up to $5,400/year with EstimateKit