FieldEdge vs Jobber for Electrical Contractors
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldEdge
Jobber
Electrical work leans on commercial jobs and parts inventory — two things Jobber simply doesn't do. FieldEdge covers both, plus two-way QuickBooks and a flat-rate book, making it the better fit for a contractor doing commercial or new-construction electrical. Residential-service-only electricians are the exception, where Jobber's price and ease win.
Our pick
FieldEdge is the better fit here
Electrical work leans on commercial jobs and parts inventory — two things Jobber simply doesn't do. FieldEdge covers both, plus two-way QuickBooks and a flat-rate book, making it the better fit for a contractor doing commercial or new-construction electrical. Residential-service-only electricians are the exception, where Jobber's price and ease win.
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| Cost Component | FieldEdge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $896 | $399 |
| Processing fees (70% card) | $1,974 | $1,974 |
| Monthly total | $2,870 | $2,373 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $35,696 | $28,482 |
| 3-year total | $104,587 | $85,445 |
Estimates based on publicly available or user-reported pricing. Actual costs depend on negotiated rates, add-ons, and transaction volume. Always verify with the vendor before signing.
Electrical Pros & Cons
FieldEdge
Pros for Electrical
- +Commercial-job and inventory support electricians actually need
- +Two-way QuickBooks sync and a flat-rate pricing book
- +Offline mode for panels, basements, and job sites without signal
Cons
- −$500–$2,000 onboarding fee and a multi-week implementation
- −No native GPS without the FleetSharp add-on
- −No free trial; per-user pricing runs $100–$125/user
Jobber
Pros for Electrical
- +Fast quoting, invoicing, and dispatch for residential service
- +GPS and routing on Connect, plus a 14-day free trial
- +Cheaper seats and the best-rated app of the two
Cons
- −No commercial-job management or new-construction workflows
- −No inventory for parts-heavy electrical work
- −One-way QuickBooks sync only
Does the pick change with team size?
For residential-service electricians, Jobber stays the cheaper, easier pick at every size. The fork isn't headcount but job type: any electrician moving into commercial or new-construction work needs FieldEdge's commercial-job and inventory tools regardless of team size — and its onboarding cost is easier to justify once those jobs are on the books.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | — |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book | ✓ | — |
| GPS Tracking | — | ✓Connect plan+ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | — |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Service Agreements | ✓Premier+ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support(critical) | ✓ | — |
| Multi-Location | — | ✓via Jobber Central |
| Open API | — | ✓ |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for Electrical operations. A small label under a ✓ (e.g. Connect plan+ or add-on) means the feature is available only from that plan tier or as a paid add-on.
Pricing Plans
FieldEdge
Select
Contact sales
- · $100-$125/user/month
- · Flat-rate pricing book
- · QuickBooks sync
- · Dispatch board
Premier
Contact sales
- · + Service agreements
- · Equipment tracking
- · Advanced reporting
Elite
Contact sales
- · + API access
- · Custom integrations
- · Priority support
Jobber
Core
$49/mo
$29/mo billed annually
1 user included · +$29/extra user
- · Scheduling
- · Invoicing
- · Client manager
- · Card payments
Connect (Team)
$199/mo
$149/mo billed annually
5 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + GPS tracking
- · QuickBooks Online sync
- · Automated reminders
- · Routing
Grow (Team)
$399/mo
$299/mo billed annually
10 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Job costing
- · Two-way texting
- · Automated follow-ups
- · Reporting
Plus
$699/mo
$529/mo billed annually
15 users included · +$29/extra user
- · + Marketing Suite
- · AI Receptionist
- · Sales pipeline
- · Premium support
- · Multiple locations
Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.3 per card transaction
How to Decide
Choose FieldEdge when:
When your electrical business takes commercial or new-construction work and carries real parts inventory.
Choose Jobber when:
When your electrical business is residential-service-only and wants the cheapest, easiest tool with GPS.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Do you take commercial or new-construction jobs? If so, Jobber cannot manage them and FieldEdge can.”
Reviewed by Mathurin V.
Editor, FSM Advisor. We research and compare FSM software — pricing is verified from public sources and user reports, and comparisons are updated when changes are detected.