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Jobber vs Kickserv

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

8 users
$42k
Jobber

Best for: Tighter books & small residential crews

Usability: not yet tested

VS
Kickserv

Best for: Simple jobs & estimates for small teams

Usability: not yet tested

$1,443/mo
$229 software + $1,214 payments
Connect (10 users included)
software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026
$119 software + card processing not published
Run
Card-processing rates
Jobber card-processing rates
ChannelRateStatus
In-person (tap / swipe / chip)2.7% + $0.30Published
Online invoice2.9% + $0.30Published
Amex / commercial / keyed2.9% + $0.30Not published separately — modeled at the online rate
Kickserv 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✓
✓Connect+
QuickBooks sync
Included✓
Operations
✓Included
Scheduling & calendar
Included✓
✓Included
Dispatch board
Included✓
–not listed
Commercial & contract jobs
Add-on+
–not listed
Inventory tracking
Not available–
Field & growth
✓Included
Tech mobile app
Included✓
✓Connect+
GPS fleet tracking
Not available–
–not listed
Service agreements / plans
Not available–
✓Plus-included; add-on on other plans
Marketing automation
Add-on+
✓Included
Customer portal
Included✓
✓Included
Reporting & dashboards
Add-on+
Bottom line: Kickserv has no comparable all-in total (software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026). 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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Jobber vs Kickserv — key takeaways
  • Jobber is best for tighter books & small residential crews; Kickserv is best for simple jobs & estimates for small teams.
  • Usability: not yet tested for either platform.
  • Jobber: $1,443/mo; Kickserv: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026.
  • Commercial & contract jobs — Jobber: not listed; Kickserv: add-on.
  • QuickBooks sync — Jobber: Connect+; Kickserv: included.
  • Commission: Jobber — We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; Kickserv — We earn $0 from this vendor. Commission doesn't affect how either is described.

Pricing checked

  • Jobber: published list prices, checked on October 5, 2026. Source
  • Kickserv: published list prices, checked on July 2026 (not re-checked). Source — Per-additional-user rate beyond each plan's included seats is not published. Not re-checked on 2026-10-05.

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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Jobber vs Kickserv — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Jobber and Kickserv?
Jobber is best for tighter books & small residential crews, while Kickserv is best for simple jobs & estimates for small teams. Jobber targets residential shops; Kickserv targets residential shops.
Which is cheaper, Jobber or Kickserv?
Neither Jobber nor Kickserv publishes a comparable all-in total (Jobber: $1,443/mo; Kickserv: software only; card fees not published; priced July 2026).
Is Jobber or Kickserv better for commercial work?
Commercial & contract job support — Jobber: not listed; Kickserv: add-on. Choose the one marked "included" if commercial work is a dealbreaker for your shop.
Do you earn a commission from Jobber or Kickserv?
Jobber: We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link; Kickserv: We earn $0 from this vendor. Both are scored with the identical methodology regardless.