Comparison
Jobber vs Housecall Pro — and where Ruunly fits
Both Jobber and Housecall Pro are strong field-service platforms. If you are choosing between them, the decision usually comes down to price point, team size, and how much dispatch depth you need. If you are a solo owner selling service plans, there is a third option worth knowing about.
Jobber
Jobber Core plan, monthly billing. Annual prepaid is $29/mo effective with 12-month commitment; annual billed monthly is $39/mo.
SourceRuunly
$19/mo
website + billing + portal
Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro Basic plan, monthly billing. Annual prepaid is $59/mo effective with 12-month commitment.
SourceWhere each platform wins
Jobber is best for
Lower starting price
Jobber Core starts at $49/mo monthly vs Housecall Pro Basic at $79/mo monthly. On annual prepaid, that gap narrows — but Jobber is still cheaper at the entry tier.
Lighter for solo operators
Jobber scales from one-person operations to small teams more naturally. Housecall Pro is optimized for multi-tech operations where dispatching is central.
Ruunly is best for
Built for selling plans, not just jobs
Ruunly starts at $19/mo and is purpose-built for solo owners who want to sell monthly or annual service plans with auto-pay. Both Jobber and Housecall Pro are field-service dispatch tools first.
Faster to a live, billable website
Ruunly generates an AI-built service site during signup with plan sign-up wired in from day one. You can be taking online plan sign-ups the same day you create your account.
Housecall Pro is best for
Deeper multi-tech dispatch
Housecall Pro's dispatching and technician management tools are more mature for businesses running multiple field techs simultaneously.
Broader vertical coverage
Housecall Pro covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled trades with workflows specific to those verticals.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Jobber | Ruunly | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $49/mo (Core)[src] | $19/mo | $79/mo (Basic)[src] |
| Annual prepaid effective price | $29/mo (12-month commitment)[src] | Annual plan available | $59/mo (12-month commitment)[src] |
| Extra user fee | +$29/user over plan limit[src] | Seats included per tier | Included seats vary by tier[src] |
| Website | |||
| Website included | Included[src] | AI-built service site | Included (Websites by HCP)[src] |
| Billing | |||
| Recurring service plans | Recurring jobs + payments[src] | Plans + autopay, all tiers | MAX tier only[src] |
| Customers | |||
| Customer portal | Client Hub[src] | Service client portal | Customer portal[src] |
| Operations | |||
| GPS dispatching | [src] | [src] | |
| Multi-tech dispatch | [src] | [src] | |
| Marketing | |||
| Email campaigns | Paid add-on ($29/mo Campaigns)[src] | Pro+ included | Campaigns add-on from $9/mo[src] |
| Best for | |||
| Ideal use case | Solo to small-team field service | Solo owners selling monthly plans | Multi-tech home services |
Common questions
Is Jobber cheaper than Housecall Pro?
Yes, at the entry tier. Jobber Core starts at $49/mo on monthly billing vs Housecall Pro Basic at $79/mo monthly. On annual prepaid, Jobber is $29/mo effective vs Housecall Pro at $59/mo. See each pricing page (linked in Sources) for current numbers before making a decision.
Which is better for a solo service owner?
Jobber scales better from a one-person operation. Housecall Pro's dispatch and technician tools are more valuable when you have multiple field techs. For a solo owner who primarily needs a website, service plan billing, and a client portal — rather than dispatch — Ruunly is worth comparing at $19/mo.
Do both have customer portals?
Yes. Jobber calls theirs Client Hub; Housecall Pro includes a customer portal. Both are oriented around job history and approvals. Ruunly's portal is built around active service plans — customers manage their subscription and billing, not just view past jobs.
Can I switch from Jobber or Housecall Pro to Ruunly?
Yes. Export your customer list as a CSV from either platform and import it into Ruunly. Your AI-built service website goes live during signup.
Sources
Comparison facts last verified against Jobber and Housecall Pro's public pages on . Pricing and features can change — always confirm on the vendor's own site before switching. If you see something out of date, email [email protected] and we'll fix it.