Workwave Alternative

Comparing Jobber vs
WorkWave Service

Jobber is a powerful yet simple WorkWave Service alternative with all the features you need
to organize your field service business, at a straightforward price.
Here’s why you should try Jobber.

See Why home service professionals CHOOSE Jobber

Jobber is your business’ command center. Our easy-to-use app powers your sales, operations, and customer service—all in one place.

Jobber vs WorkWave
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Both Jobber and WorkWave let you connect to QuickBooks Online for your accounting needs.

See how Jobber customers sync with QuickBooks Online

Both Jobber and WorkWave customers enjoy a mobile app, so you can run your day-to-day operations from the office or in the field.

Learn more about Jobber’s mobile app

Both Jobber and WorkWave provide customers with a convenient way to book services from your website through online booking. 

Only Jobber allows your customers to book services from your Facebook page and right from Google Search.

See why field service owners love Jobber’s online booking

WorkWave doesn’t publish its pricing online. Jobber offers competitive pricing plans for every team size, with added flexibility for larger businesses.

Our prices are shared publicly for you to see so you know what you’re getting, right off the bat.

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Provide your customers with a personalized client hub they can log into any time. They can view estimates, pay invoices, and review work orders online. Your business will look more professional, and clients will love the secure link they can access 24/7.

Client hub is included on every Jobber plan, at no additional charge. WorkWave can’t say the same.

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Take the time you need to see if Jobber is the right fit for your business and be confident you’re making the best investment with a free trial.

Try out the features and take advantage of free support if you have any questions. WorkWave only offers a free demo.

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All Jobber users on every plan get free phone, in-chat, and email support from 8 am – 7 pm EST, no matter what size their business is or how long they’ve been using Jobber. Plus, we have a video manual of over 100 videos you can watch to help you become a Jobber pro on your own time.

WorkWave only offers a handful of video tutorials and in-app chat support is not an option.

Learn more about Jobber’s award-winning customer service

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Award-Winning Support

“If you’re not a tech whiz, don’t worry, Jobber will walk you through everything making it a seamless process. I cannot name one other company with the same level of customer service that Jobber has.”
Brian Boase, MIL-SPEC Landscaping

Client Hub

“Client hub is a phenomenal tool for anybody in the service industry. It allows for back and forth communication with clients, making it super easy for them. A client can easily say ‘Hey, I want something done’ or ‘Pay attention to this on your next visit.’”
Brad Lloyd, Your Way Lawn Care LLC

QuickBooks Online Sync

“Jobber’s QuickBooks sync has made my month-end much quicker. It has freed up important time for me to concentrate on the day to day business operations!”
Ann Lane, Park Lane Plumbing Ltd.

Transparent Pricing

“I used to work for a big garage door company that spent $300,000 on their custom software, Jobber does even more at a fraction of the cost! Jobber has made us 1000% better than our old paper/text message communication.”
—Joe Pinkston, Cityscape Garage Doors
The Bottom Line
Jobber customers deliver more than $6 billion annually in services. Join them.
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FEATURES OFFERED ON ALL JOBBER PLANS

Struggling with invoicing, scheduling, payments, and keeping track of really important info? Check out our basic features, or explore more options on our other pricing plans.

Quoting & Invoicing

Customize Jobber quotes and invoices. Include your branding, discounts, required deposits, and contract terms, and collect all payments through Jobber.

The quoting process automatically begins once you schedule on-site assessments. Your clients can sign and approve quotes, or request changes right in client hub. Finish up with a deposit collection after a quote is approved.

Jobber will remind you to create and send invoices and track payment progress along the way.

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Credit Card Payments

Accept credit cards right on the job-site, or give your clients the opportunity to pay online through your client hub when you send them an invoice.

You can securely save your client’s credit card information with Jobber’s online credit card payments and instantly charge them when work is done.

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Client Hub

Client hub allows your clients to view their records, pay outstanding invoices, and request new work. It’s all in one place and at their convenience.

Clients can access client hub through a secure personalized link included with each of your emailed quotes and invoices. That means no pesky passwords, just great customer service.

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Scheduling & Dispatching

Schedule faster: create a job, choose a client, and assign it to your team based on their daily progress meters. Easily make adjustments on the fly.

Sort your calendar items and tasks by status (such as unscheduled, overdue, upcoming, or completed) and get a clear visual of multiple team members’ availability. You’ll never overbook, underbook, or doublebook again.

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Powerful CRM

Keep track of important client details whether you’re at the office or out in the field. Your team will never drop the ball, and everyone will always be on the same page.

Jobber’s CRM is fully customizable. See full client billing and invoice history, search for client information, and attach PDFs and photos to accounts. You can easily search for specific information and client accounts.

Everyone on your team will have access to important details that will improve efficiency and customer service.

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Reporting

Jobber offers 20 built-in, customizable reports. You’ll always know exactly how your business is doing.

Get reports on finances, service, work, and clients so you can make smart business decisions that impact your bottom line and customer satisfaction.

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INTEGRATIONS BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW

Jobber seamlessly integrates with your favorite apps and software so you can focus on what you do best—running your business.

Voted # 1 most popular & most affordable SOFTWARE (Based on 518 GetApp reviews)

Frequently Asked Questions

No! There are no activation fees when you sign up with Jobber. All you need to pay for is your subscription fee. Everything in your plan is included in the price (including customer and technical support).
Easy! You can start a live chat with our Success Team by clicking the speech bubble icons in the top right of your Jobber account screen. Otherwise, give us a call at 1-888-721-1115, ext. 2. We are available from Monday to Friday from 6:15 am MT (8:15 am ET) – 5:00 pm MT (7:00 pm ET). Learn more about our award-winning customer service.
We offer various pricing plans to suit your business and team goals. Get more information about Jobber’s pricing plans and our premium features here.
Yes. Jobber offers several plans to suit your team’s needs. Check out our pricing plans here.
Easily connect with your clients using client hub. No need to ask them to download an app to view invoices and ask for service requests. All you have to do is share your client hub link.
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Jobber is a leading WorkWave alternative with all the home service business features you need, plus a 24/7 customer service hub for your customers.
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