FieldEdge vs Jobber for Plumbing Companies
Across all team sizes · Updated 2026
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FieldEdge
Jobber
Plumbing skews high-volume, lower-ticket, and often solo, so Jobber's cheaper seats, free trial, built-in GPS, and faster rollout fit the typical plumber better than FieldEdge — whose trade depth and onboarding fee only pay off for established, inventory-heavy plumbing operations.
Our pick
Jobber is the better fit here
Plumbing skews high-volume, lower-ticket, and often solo, so Jobber's cheaper seats, free trial, built-in GPS, and faster rollout fit the typical plumber better than FieldEdge — whose trade depth and onboarding fee only pay off for established, inventory-heavy plumbing operations.
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| Cost Component | FieldEdge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $896 | $399 |
| Processing fees (72% card) | $1,831 | $1,831 |
| Monthly total | $2,727 | $2,230 |
| Year 1 total (incl. setup) | $33,980 | $26,766 |
| 3-year total | $99,439 | $80,297 |
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.
Plumbing Pros & Cons
FieldEdge
Pros for Plumbing
- +Two-way QuickBooks sync and a flat-rate pricing book
- +Inventory and equipment tracking for parts-heavy repairs
- +Offline mode for basements and crawlspaces
Cons
- −$500–$2,000 onboarding and a multi-week setup before you go live
- −No native GPS (FleetSharp add-on) — a plumbing must-have
- −Per-user pricing and no free trial raise the bar to try it
Jobber
Pros for Plumbing
- +GPS tracking and routing on the Connect tier
- +Core at $49 and cheaper added seats ($29)
- +Customer portal, two-way texting, and a 14-day trial
Cons
- −One-way QuickBooks sync only
- −No inventory for parts-heavy plumbing repairs
- −GPS and reminders need the $199 Connect plan
Does the pick change with team size?
Jobber's edge is widest for solo and small plumbing shops, where its $49 start and free trial badly undercut FieldEdge's per-user pricing and onboarding fee. As you scale into multiple trucks with serious inventory, FieldEdge's two-way QuickBooks and stock tracking close the gap — but the missing native GPS remains a plumbing-specific drawback at any size.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FieldEdge | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Sync(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way QB Sync | ✓ | — |
| Flat-Rate Pricing Book | ✓ | — |
| GPS Tracking(critical) | — | ✓Connect plan+ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | — |
| Customer Portal(critical) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Management | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Marketing Tools | — | ✓Plus / add-on |
| Service Agreements | ✓Premier+ | ✓ |
| Inventory Management | ✓ | — |
| Commercial Job Support | ✓ | — |
| Multi-Location | — | ✓via Jobber Central |
| Open API | — | ✓ |
Rows marked (critical) are must-haves for Plumbing 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 plumbing business runs multiple trucks with real parts inventory and wants a two-way QuickBooks-centred back office.
Choose Jobber when:
When your plumbing business wants the cheapest, fastest-to-launch tool with GPS and a free trial.
Critical question to ask yourself:
“Is parts inventory and two-way accounting a daily pain, or do you mainly need efficient dispatch and invoicing?”
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.