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GorillaDesk vs JobNimbus

Feature-by-feature and cost side-by-side for your team size. Pricing as of October 2026.

8 users
$42k
GorillaDesk

Best for: Route-based service on a budget

Usability: not yet tested

VS
JobNimbus

Best for: Roofing and exterior-contractor CRM for small crews

Usability: not yet tested

software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$49 software + card processing not published
Basic (1 route)
Quote only
Software is quote only; card fees below are modeled from published rates where available.
Quote only
Card-processing rates
GorillaDesk card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
JobNimbus card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
Card processingNot publishedNo processing rate on the pricing page (checked 2026-10-05)
Money
✓Included
Invoicing & estimates
Included✓
✓Included
Built-in card payments
Included✓
✓Included
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
+Add-on
Dispatch board
Add-on+
–Not available
Commercial & contract jobs
Add-on+
–Not available
Inventory tracking
Add-on+
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
✓Included
GPS fleet tracking
Not available–
✓Included
Service agreements / plans
Not available–
✓Included
Marketing automation
Add-on+
✓Included
Customer portal
Included✓
+Add-on
Reporting & dashboards
Included✓
Bottom line: Neither platform publishes a comparable all-in total — we do not treat software-only or quote-only figures as cheapest. Card fees use a documented mix (55% in-person, 30% online, 15% Amex/keyed) on $42,000 card volume — adjust in the calculator for your shop.
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GorillaDesk vs JobNimbus — key takeaways
  • GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget; JobNimbus is best for roofing and exterior-contractor CRM for small crews.
  • Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
  • GorillaDesk: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026; JobNimbus: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026.
  • Commercial & contract jobs — GorillaDesk: not available; JobNimbus: add-on.
  • QuickBooks sync — GorillaDesk: included; JobNimbus: included.
  • Commission: GorillaDesk — We earn $0 from this vendor; JobNimbus — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.

Pricing checked

  • GorillaDesk: published list prices, checked on July 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Published July 2026 figures; not re-checked on 2026-10-05.
  • JobNimbus: Quote only, checked on October 5, 2026. Source — Quote-only — JobNimbus publishes plan names and user caps (3/10/19/20+), not list prices.

How we tested

Done
  • This comparison is based on published pricing and documentation. We have not done hands-on testing of either product.
Not done
  • No product trial, demo, or in-app screenshots. We make no claims about ease of use, mobile UX, support, or implementation.

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GorillaDesk vs JobNimbus — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GorillaDesk and JobNimbus?
GorillaDesk is best for route-based service on a budget, while JobNimbus is best for roofing and exterior-contractor CRM for small crews. GorillaDesk targets residential shops; JobNimbus targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, GorillaDesk or JobNimbus?
JobNimbus: Pricing is quote only as of October 2026; GorillaDesk software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
Is GorillaDesk or JobNimbus better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — GorillaDesk: not available; JobNimbus: add-on. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from GorillaDesk or JobNimbus?
GorillaDesk: We earn $0 from this vendor; JobNimbus: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.