Scout Pro vs Jobber

Both start at $49/month. But Jobber Core gives you 1 user and basic scheduling — nothing else. Scout Pro gives you everything: QuickBooks, SMS, time tracking, route optimization, and unlimited team members. All at the same price.

To match Scout Pro's feature set on Jobber, you'd need the Grow plan at $199/month — and that's still only 1 user.

What $49/Month Actually Gets You

Scout Pro — $49/month
Unlimited users · All features included
  • ✓Job scheduling & calendar
  • ✓Estimates, invoices & e-signatures
  • ✓SMS payment collection
  • ✓Job checklists
  • ✓Automated customer follow-ups
  • ✓QuickBooks sync
  • ✓Two-way SMS with customers
  • ✓Employee time tracking
  • ✓Expense tracking & P&L reporting
  • ✓Mileage & route optimization
  • ✓Sales pipeline
  • ✓Online booking widget
  • ✓Service Scout lead marketplace
  • ✓iOS & Android apps
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Jobber Core — $49/month
1 user only · Basic features only
  • ✓Job scheduling & calendar
  • ✓Quotes & estimates
  • ✓Invoices & online payments
  • ✓Online booking widget
  • ✓Performance reporting
  • ✗E-signatures— Connect+ ($139/mo)
  • ✗Job checklists— Connect+ ($139/mo)
  • ✗Automated follow-ups— Connect+ ($139/mo)
  • ✗QuickBooks sync— Connect+ ($139/mo)
  • ✗Time & expense tracking— Connect+ ($139/mo)
  • ✗Two-way SMS— Grow only ($199/mo)
  • ✗P&L reporting— Grow only ($199/mo)
  • ✗Mileage & route tracking— Not available
  • ✗Multiple users— Upgrade required

Full Feature Comparison

All Jobber pricing is for a single user. Monthly billing shown.

FeatureScout Pro
$49/mo · unlimited users
Jobber Core
$49/mo · 1 user
Jobber Connect
$139/mo · 1 user
Jobber Grow
$199/mo · 1 user
Monthly price$49/mo · unlimited users$49/mo · 1 user$139/mo · 1 user$199/mo · 1 user
Additional usersNo chargeUpgrade requiredUpgrade requiredUpgrade required
Job scheduling & calendar✓✓✓✓
Quotes & estimates✓✓✓✓
Invoices & online payments✓✓✓✓
E-signatures✓✗✓✓
Job checklists✓✗✓✓
Automated follow-ups✓✗✓✓
QuickBooks sync✓✗✓✓
Time & expense tracking✓✗✓✓
Two-way SMS with customers✓✗✗✓
Profitability / P&L✓✗✗✓
Employee time tracking✓✗✓✓
Mileage tracking✓✗✗✗
Route optimization✓✗✗✗
Sales pipeline✓✗✗Add-on
Online booking widget✓✓✓✓
Lead marketplace✓ (Service Scout)✗✗✗
iOS & Android apps✓✓✓✓
Free trial14 days (card req.)14 days (no card)14 days (no card)14 days (no card)

Jobber pricing sourced from getjobber.com, September 2026. Verify at getjobber.com before purchasing.

A Few Things to Know About Jobber

We believe in honest comparisons. Here are the areas where Jobber differs.

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14-day free trial, no credit card required

Jobber lets you try the platform for 14 days without entering payment details. Scout Pro's 14-day trial requires a card — though you won't be charged until the trial ends.

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Broader integration marketplace

Jobber connects with a wide range of third-party tools. Scout Pro offers the integrations most contractors actually use — QuickBooks, Gusto, Square, and Stripe.

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Visual quote customization (Grow plan)

Jobber's top tier allows rich visual quotes with embedded photos. Scout Pro's estimates are clean, professional, and get the job done without that add-on layer.

The Bottom Line

Scout Pro is the better fit for most contractors

If you have a team — even just one employee — Jobber Core immediately becomes insufficient and the pricing starts climbing fast. Scout Pro gives you every tool you need to run a professional contracting business at $49/month with no seat limits, no feature tiers, and no guessing what you'll need to upgrade to next.

When to look at Jobber instead:

If you're a solo operator who wants a longer trial without a card, or you need a specific integration from Jobber's marketplace that Scout Pro doesn't offer, Jobber may be worth evaluating. Just factor in the upgrade cost once you need the features that actually run a business.

Get Everything. Pay $49/Month.

QuickBooks, SMS, time tracking, route optimization, unlimited team members.

Everything Jobber charges $199/month for — included from day one.

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Disclosure: This page is published by Service Scout, the company behind Scout Pro. We have a financial interest in this comparison. Jobber pricing sourced from getjobber.com, September 2026. Verify all competitor information before purchasing.