Dave vs Jobber
As of January 2026
Which Contractor Software is Right for Your Business?
Dave keeps things simple for contractors who do project work—decks, remodels, renovations. Jobber is built for service businesses running routes and recurring jobs. Different tools for different workflows.
Quick Comparison
The easy-to-use contractor app
when billed annually
Jobber
Field service management
DaveOUR SOLUTION
The easy-to-use contractor app
Dave is built for owner-operators who want to get the job done without faffing around with complicated software. It handles estimates, invoicing, project organization, and scheduling in one dead-simple app.
Dave's key features:
- •Dead-simple setup – no training needed
- •Professional estimates that win jobs
- •Invoicing that gets you paid faster
- •Project organization to keep your crew in check
- •Schedule jobs and your crew with ease
- •Professional client portal for estimates & invoices
- •Send quotes & bills via email and SMS text
- •Job-site photos and notes
- •Collect 5-star Google Reviews automatically
- •Built-in CRM to manage your clients
"Dave just works. I can bang out an estimate in the truck, send an invoice, and know exactly where my crew needs to be. No nonsense."
Strengths:
- ✓Built for owner-operators, not enterprise
- ✓No steep learning curve
- ✓Syncs with Quickbooks
- ✓Works great on your phone at the job site
- ✓Fair pricing for small businesses
- ✓Helps you look professional to clients
- ✓Client portal makes approvals & payments easy
Limitations:
- •Not for massive companies with 50+ trucks
- •Focused on the essentials, not the bells and whistles
- •Won't make your coffee (yet)
Best for:
Owner-operators and small teams who want to look professional and stay organized without hiring an IT department
Get organized, win jobs, and impress clients.
No credit card required.
Jobber
Field service management
A solid platform for service businesses with recurring work. Great if you're running a lot of routes, but can be a bit overkill if you're just trying to build stuff.
Jobber's key features:
- •Advanced route optimization
- •Recurring job scheduling
- •CRM features
- •Team communication
- •Time tracking
- •Client hub
- •Automated follow-ups
Strengths:
- ✓Great for route-based businesses (lawn care, cleaning)
- ✓Strong scheduling for recurring jobs
- ✓Good for managing large field teams
- ✓Client portal is handy
Limitations:
- •Can feel like flying a spaceship for simple jobs
- •Setup takes some serious time
- •Pricey for smaller operations
- •More focus on service/maintenance than construction
Best for:
Service businesses with recurring customers and complex routing needs (landscapers, cleaners, pool service)
Key Differences: Dave vs Jobber
Pricing
Dave: $40/month when billed annually
Jobber: $199/month for full features
Dave keeps it affordable for the everyday contractor. Jobber's pricing reflects its enterprise-level feature set.
Ease of Use
Dave: Setup in 5 minutes, zero training needed
Jobber: Powerful, but expect a learning curve
If you want to spend your time building, go with Dave. If you love configuring software, Jobber might be your jam.
Who it's for
Dave: Owner-operators and small crews in construction/remodeling
Jobber: Route-based service businesses (landscaping, cleaning)
Dave is built for projects. Jobber is built for routes. Pick the one that matches your workflow.
Core Focus
Dave: Estimation, Invoicing, Organization, Scheduling
Jobber: Field Service Management, Dispatching, CRM
Dave nails the basics for running a job. Jobber is great for dispatching a fleet of vans.
How to Choose Between Dave and Jobber
It really comes down to what kind of business you're running:
Go with Dave if:
- • You're an owner-operator or run a small crew
- • You do project-based work (remodels, decks, etc.)
- • You want simple estimates and invoices
- • You hate complicated software
- • You want to keep costs down
Go with Jobber if:
- • You run a service business with recurring visits
- • You have multiple trucks running different routes
- • You need advanced dispatching tools
- • You have a larger back-office team
- • You need complex CRM features
Ready to give Dave a shot?
Join the other owner-operators who've stopped fighting with software and started getting more work done.
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Quick Estimates
Send estimates fast, look professional, and stand out from the first impression.
Organized Projects
Stay confident and in control with photos, notes, and files exactly where you need them.
Professional Invoices
Send branded invoices in seconds, track when they're seen, and get paid fast.
Smart Scheduling
Plan your week, assign team members, and keep everyone on time with automated reminders.