The short version: Owner reports are split on both. Neither has a clean "kept it" record on our board — read the quotes below; the complaints differ.
| Jobber | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner verdict | MIXED | MIXED |
| Starts at | $29/mo (Core, annual) source · checked 2026-11-02 | $59/mo (Basic, annual) source · checked 2026-11-02 |
| Setup (editor estimate) | 1–2 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Who hits send (editor estimate) | You approve first | You approve first |
| Note | Core is $29/mo billed yearly, $39 with a 1-year commitment billed monthly, or $49 with no commitment. Extra users $29/mo each. | — |
MIXED — owner reports are split
“Jobber: this is what I use now. The interface is simple and it works.” vs. “Ended up going with jobber for the last 2 years. switching to tallie now.” and “reviews cost an extra $39 a month and referrals are another $29.”
MIXED — owner reports are split
“I switched from jobber to HCP. The features are nice and everything appears to be working as expected.” vs. “Housecall Pro’s interface can feel clunky, and updates sometimes break key features (support’s slooow to fix).”
Quotes are verbatim from the linked threads (evidence checked 2026-10-17). Prices are list prices from the linked source on the date shown and change often — confirm with the vendor. Outbound "Visit" links may become affiliate links; that never changes a stamp. Disclosure.