Jobber vs Skimmer (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Jobber: it is second in our ranking of field service apps, and it grades higher too, 2.8 against 2.2.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Jobber grades higher on features and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
Skimmer
Routing, scheduling and billing software for pool service companies
Which one is for you
Pick Jobber if
- Fits if you run lawn care, cleaning or another business built on repeat visits
- Works for teams that want clients to book, approve quotes and pay online
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you might want money back on a yearly plan, since annual plans are paid up front and not refunded
- Watch out: a 1-year commitment billed monthly runs the full 12 months even if you cancel
- Tight if you need crew scheduling, which only comes with Plus at $399 a month
- Pricey if you want the AI Receptionist, Marketing Suite or Pipeline: $29, $99 and $49 a month extra below Plus
- Watch out: price steps up at 5, 10 and 15 users, extra users are $29 each, and card payments cost 2.9% + 30¢
Pick Skimmer if
- Fits if you run a pool route and want to bill per location, not per tech
- Works for owners starting under 50 pools
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you're not in pool service, as it is built for that one trade
- Tight if you want quotes or route optimization, because both need Scaling Up at $98
- Pricey if you add the extras: AI Phone is $99 a month, Marketing Suite $150, Bookkeeping from $198
- Watch out: service texts cost $0.029 each on Getting Started, and the trial is only on Scaling Up
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAJobberGood | 2.2GPASkimmerFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CCore is for 1 user, so three of you start on Connect: $149 a month billed yearly for up to 5 users, the middle of this category. These prices come from an archived copy of Jobber's pricing page from 16 October 2026, as its live page turned our reader away. | C$49 a month for 49 locations sits in the middle of the category's $35 to $99 spread, and the plan with quotes and route optimization is $98. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial with Grow's features and no card needed. There's no free plan. | CThe first month of Scaling Up is free. The page doesn't say if a card is needed, and there is no free plan after it. |
| Features | BOnline booking, quotes clients approve online, scheduling, invoices with card, bank and Tap to Pay, a client hub, time tracking and QuickBooks or Xero sync. The whole job, though crew scheduling only comes with Plus at $399. | CRoutes, readings, service reports, invoices and payments are covered, but it is for pool service only and quotes and optimization are on the dearer plan. |
| Ease of use | A4.8 from 21,285 App Store ratings, the top band for this category. The crew app runs the day's schedule, timers and payments, and team members can use it in Spanish. | CNo store rating on record, and routes and customers to load in before it earns its keep. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Gusto and Mailchimp. No desktop app, so it tops out at a B. | BWeb plus iPhone and Android apps, with 7 integrations such as QuickBooks Online, but no desktop app. |
| Best for | home service businesses growing into a team | pool service routes billed per location |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Jobber and Skimmer. How we grade
Price against what you get
Jobber starts at $29 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Skimmer starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3.
Jobber scores higher and starts $20 a month lower. Of the other field service apps on the chart, none scores higher than Jobber for less, and 5 score higher than Skimmer for less.
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
Where they differ
- Jobber also covers time tracking, business texting and appointment booking.
- Skimmer also covers reports.
At a glance
| Jobber | Skimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly) | $49 per month for up to 49 serviced locations |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial with the Grow plan's features, no credit card required | First month free on the Scaling Up plan |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Jobber | Skimmer, Inc |
| Price read from | web.archive.org (not the vendor's own page) | getskimmer.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Jobber
- Price steps up at 1, 5, 10 and 15 users, and extra users cost $29 a month each.
- Annual plans are paid up front and are non-refundable; a 1-year commitment billed monthly runs for 12 months even if cancelled.
- Online card payments cost 2.9% + 30¢, Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢ and bank payments 1%; instant payouts add 1%.
- Marketing Suite ($99/mo), AI Receptionist ($29/mo) and Pipeline ($49/mo) are add-ons below the Plus plan.
Skimmer
- Built for pool service; it is not a general field service tool.
- Add-ons cost extra: AI Phone $99/month, Marketing Suite $150/month, Bookkeeping from $198/month.
- Service texts are $0.029 per message on Getting Started and included on Scaling Up.
- A location you do not service in a month is not billed that month.
Key features
Jobber
- Quotes and upsells
- Send quotes that customers approve online, with automatic follow-ups from Connect, and from Grow add photos, reviews and optional line items to upsell.
- Online booking and scheduling
- Customers book from your website, jobs go on a shared schedule, and from Connect clients get automatic reminders. Plus adds crew scheduling.
- Invoicing and payments
- Invoices with batch billing and progress invoicing, card and bank payments, tips, Tap to Pay on a phone, and automatic charges for recurring work.
- Client hub and texting
- Clients approve quotes, pay invoices and request work through a client hub, and Grow adds two-way text messaging with customers.
- Time tracking and job costing
- Connect tracks time and expenses; Grow tracks time automatically and shows each job's profit. Books sync with QuickBooks Online or Xero.
- Crew mobile app
- iOS and Android apps run the day's schedule, timers, checklists, invoicing and payments, and team members can use the app in Spanish.
Skimmer
- Route builder and optimization
- Routes are built and assigned by technician; route optimization is part of the Scaling Up plan and above.
- Service reports and readings
- Technicians log readings and dosages and customers receive service reports by email, with photos per visit and per location.
- Billing and payments
- Invoices, bulk invoices, AutoPay, online and offline payments and surcharging, with QuickBooks Online sync.
- Quotes and job management
- Quotes, estimates and one-time or recurring work orders are on the Scaling Up plan, with consumer financing through Sunbit.
- Pool-specific tools
- An LSI and dosing calculator powered by Orenda and a LaMotte integration are on Scaling Up; a Heritage integration is on every plan.
Plans
Jobber
Core$29
per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly)
$39 on a 1-year commitment billed monthly. Online booking, quotes, invoices with online payments, a website and built-in reports.
Connect$99
per month for 1 user, billed annually ($139 billed monthly)
$149 for up to 5 users, $229 for 10, $299 for 15, billed annually. Adds client reminders, automatic payments, checklists and QuickBooks sync.
Grow$149
per month for 1 user, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)
$229 for up to 5 users, $299 for 10, $399 for 15, billed annually. Adds quote visuals and upsells, auto time tracking, job costing and two-way SMS.
Plus$399
per month for up to 5 users, billed annually ($499 billed monthly)
$449 for 10 users, $529 for 15, billed annually. Adds crew scheduling, custom reports, Pipeline, Marketing Suite, AI Receptionist and premium support.
Skimmer
Getting Started$49
per month for up to 49 serviced locations
$1 per month for each serviced location, with unlimited technicians, route builder, invoicing and customer portal.
Scaling Up$98
per month for up to 49 serviced locations
$2 per location per month. Adds quotes, job management, route optimization, unlimited service texts and live phone support.
Skimmer for EnterpriseCustom
For businesses over 1,000 pools a month; adds custom reports, integrations and a dedicated success manager.
Ways to pay less
Jobber
- Annual discount
Lower monthly prices with annual billing
Paying yearly lowers Core from $49 to $29 a month and Connect from $139 to $99 for one user; a 1-year commitment billed monthly costs $39 and $119.
Skimmer
- Other savings
First month of Scaling Up free
New customers who sign up for Scaling Up through the promotional link get the first month free; usage past 49 locations is billed afterward.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Jobber or Skimmer?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Jobber is cheaper to start with: $29 a month, against $49 a month for Skimmer. Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly), and Skimmer starts at $49 per month for up to 49 serviced locations.
Which has a free plan, Jobber or Skimmer?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Jobber nor Skimmer has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.