Alternatives · Field Service
PaintScout alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PaintScout alternative for most people is Jobber (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of field service apps.
PaintScout compared with 5 alternatives: Jobber, Estimate Rocket, JobNimbus, Housecall Pro and FieldPulse.
PaintScout is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month, billed annually ($119 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaintScoutThis tool | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Estimate Rocket | Free trial · from $139/mo | Trial only | Web |
| JobNimbus | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Housecall Pro | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| FieldPulse | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
PaintScout starts at $99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Jobber and Housecall Pro.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from PaintScout
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jobber also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jobber also covers time tracking, business texting and appointment booking.
- Jobber does not cover sales pipeline, workflow automation and reports, which PaintScout does.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
Estimate Rocket
Estimating, job tracking and invoicing for contractors
- Estimate Rocket starts at $139 per month for 3 full users.
- Estimate Rocket also covers dashboards.
- Estimate Rocket does not cover workflow automation, which PaintScout does.
Suits: Remodeling and other contractors who sell from detailed estimates
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for roofing and exterior contractors
- JobNimbus also lists iOS and Android apps.
- JobNimbus also covers business texting.
- JobNimbus does not cover reports and job scheduling, which PaintScout does.
Suits: Roofing and restoration contractors selling jobs to homeowners
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, quotes and payments for home service businesses
- Housecall Pro starts at $59 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($79 billed monthly).
- Housecall Pro also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Housecall Pro also covers appointment booking and review collection.
- Housecall Pro does not cover sales pipeline, workflow automation and reports, which PaintScout does.
Suits: Home service trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and cleaning
FieldPulse
Field service software for trades, priced by seat on a quote
- FieldPulse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- FieldPulse also covers inventory and appointment booking.
- FieldPulse does not cover sales pipeline, workflow automation and reports, which PaintScout does.
Suits: HVAC, electrical and plumbing companies that want a quote fitted to their team
Limits worth knowing in PaintScout
- Job management and scheduling for operations are a paid add-on on top of the Sales plan.
- Team seats cost $20 per user per month; the page does not say how many seats the base plan includes.
- Free onboarding is included; Success Packages that do setup work for you are listed from $999 to $1,999.
- Built for painting contractors, with no listed app-store apps on the pages read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PaintScout?
The alternatives to PaintScout in this directory are Jobber, Estimate Rocket, JobNimbus, Housecall Pro and FieldPulse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PaintScout.
Is there a free alternative to PaintScout?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Jobber, Estimate Rocket, JobNimbus and Housecall Pro offer a free trial.
Which PaintScout alternatives work on Android?
The PaintScout listing does not include an Android app. Jobber, JobNimbus, Housecall Pro and FieldPulse list one.
Which PaintScout alternatives work on iOS?
The PaintScout listing does not include an iOS app. Jobber, JobNimbus, Housecall Pro and FieldPulse list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.