NimbCrewQuick answer
If you run a small service business, these tools tend to fit different stages. Choose the simplest system you and your crew will actually use every day.
Jobber: clean workflow for quoting, scheduling, and invoicing small crews.
Housecall Pro: adds payments, marketing, and automations in one ecosystem.
ServiceTitan: built for larger teams that can justify enterprise onboarding.
If you already know you want a lighter workflow, start NimbCrew free or review the pricing overview before migrating.
Comparison snapshot (at a glance)
Key differences between Jobber, Housecall Pro, and ServiceTitan
| Tool | Pricing model (typical) | Best for | Trade-offs / watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Tiered plans; SMB-friendly | Solo owners and small crews who want a clean scheduling → invoice flow | Can feel limiting if you need deep reporting, complex permissions, or heavy customization |
| Housecall Pro | Tiered plans + add-ons; often rises with scale | Home-service businesses that want operations + payments + marketing in one ecosystem | Add-ons and higher tiers can increase total cost; reporting depth can be a concern for some teams |
| ServiceTitan | Custom / enterprise-style pricing | Larger, process-heavy operations that can support onboarding and discipline | Higher cost + implementation effort; overkill for small crews without defined processes |
If you already narrowed your shortlist, continue with Jobber alternatives for small service teams or Housecall Pro alternatives for owner-operators.
What these tools have in common
Most modern field service platforms cover the same core workflow:
- Scheduling and dispatch
- Customer records and job history
- Estimates/quotes and invoices
- Mobile access for the field
- Notifications and reminders (varies by plan)
Where they differ is in how much complexity they add, how they price, and what they push you to adopt (payments, marketing add-ons, etc.).
Want to see how this plays out for cleaners? Read the residential cleaning software guide for a full workflow example.
Pricing (what to expect)
Pricing changes often. The only safe way to confirm is to check each vendor’s pricing page or request a quote.
That said, the common pattern is:
- Jobber: usually positions as SMB-friendly with tiered plans.
- Housecall Pro: generally positions for home service pros; pricing and add-ons can rise as you scale.
- ServiceTitan: usually custom pricing aimed at larger businesses.
Platform deep dives
Jobber: strengths and trade-offs
Where Jobber tends to shine
- Simple daily workflow for scheduling, quoting, and invoicing.
- Clear UI that many small teams can adopt quickly.
- Integrations (commonly QuickBooks) are frequently mentioned as a reason people switch.
Where Jobber can be limiting
- If you need heavy customization or complex service agreement logic, you can outgrow it.
- Advanced automation and larger “ops + marketing” suites may require moving upmarket.
Housecall Pro: strengths and trade-offs
Where Housecall Pro tends to shine
- Built for home service businesses.
- Strong ecosystem around payments, price books, and customer communications.
- A lot of teams like the “everything in one place” approach.
Where Housecall Pro can be limiting
- Some teams report wanting more reporting depth for commissions and detailed financial breakdowns.
- As you add users and add-ons, the total cost can increase quickly.
ServiceTitan: strengths and trade-offs
Where ServiceTitan tends to shine
- Built for scale: larger teams, multiple roles, complex workflows.
- Often chosen when a business wants a full operating platform across dispatch, sales, and service.
Where ServiceTitan can be limiting
- Cost and onboarding effort are usually higher than SMB-first tools.
- If you do not have the internal discipline to implement processes, the software won’t save you.
A simple decision framework (how to choose)
Ask these questions:
- How many people will use this weekly?
Do you actually need enterprise complexity, or just a clean daily workflow?
Will the tool help you respond faster, show up on time, send invoices the same day, and reduce no-shows?
What will the total cost be after adding users, payments, and add-ons?
How disciplined is your team today around quoting, scheduling, and follow-up?
- Do you have someone to own implementation and reporting?
A stronger “how to choose” checklist
If you want a practical way to decide quickly, use this checklist:
What is your primary bottleneck right now?
- missed calls and slow follow-up
- schedule chaos
- quotes that never get sent
- invoices going out late
Do you need multi-role permissions today?
- owner/admin only
- dispatch
- techs in the field
- sales reps
How do you get paid?
- invoices only
- card on file
- deposits
- financing
How important are automations?
- reminders
- follow-ups
- review requests
How often will you review reporting?
- daily
- weekly
- monthly
- basically never
What is your “all-in” cost after 12 months?
- number of users
- payment processing
- marketing add-ons
- onboarding or implementation fees
NimbCrew vs these tools (transparent positioning)
NimbCrew is built for the earliest stage: owner-operators and small crews who want the basics to feel effortless.
- If you want the simplest day-to-day workflow for scheduling and invoicing, NimbCrew is a strong starting point.
- If you want an “ops + marketing + payments ecosystem” with lots of add-ons, Housecall Pro may fit better.
- If you need enterprise roles, deep reporting, complex workflows, and you have a team that will implement it, ServiceTitan may be worth the effort.
If you are not sure, start with the simplest tool that keeps you consistent. You can always upgrade later.
If you want a simpler “start free” option
If you are an owner-operator or small crew and you mainly need:
- scheduling
- job tracking
- quotes and invoices
You can start with NimbCrew:
- Free for solo operators (no credit card)
- Simple workflow for small crews
- Upgrade to paid when you are ready
- See the pricing page for plan details when you add more users
Common questions (switching, pricing, onboarding)
Can we switch from Jobber or Housecall Pro without downtime?
Yes. Export your customer history, import it into NimbCrew, and run systems in parallel for a weekend while you train the crew. Most teams finish the cutover within a few days.
How much does it cost once my team grows?
Solo operators stay free. As soon as you add more users, the pricing page outlines the predictable per-user cost plus the Founding Crew guarantee. There are no surprise onboarding fees.
Does NimbCrew really fit residential cleaning teams?
Yes—NimbCrew prioritizes scheduling, dispatch, and invoicing basics. If you want a full walkthrough, the residential cleaning industry page shows exactly how we handle recurring visits, reminders, and upsells.