Jobber integrates natively with QuickBooks Online and Xero for plumbing contractors under $500k in revenue. QuickBooks Online ($35-$200/month) offers the most robust integration with automatic invoice syncing and two-way data flow, while Xero ($13-$70/month) provides a budget-friendly option with manual sync capabilities. Both eliminate double-entry and streamline your accounting workflow when paired with Jobber’s field service management platform .
For most plumbing contractors doing under $500k annually, QuickBooks Online Plus at $99/month paired with Jobber Core at $169/month hits the sweet spot of functionality and value. If you’re a solo operator or running a tight two-person crew and every dollar counts, Xero Growing at $37/month gets the job done at a lower price point.
Jobber’s Native Accounting Integrations Overview
Jobber officially integrates with two accounting platforms: QuickBooks Online and Xero. That’s it. No QuickBooks Desktop, no FreshBooks, no Wave. If you’re currently running QuickBooks Desktop (like many contractors who’ve been in business 10+ years), you’ll need to migrate to the online version or use workarounds like Zapier.
The integration handles the data that matters most for your plumbing business:
- Invoices sync from Jobber to your accounting software
- Payments recorded in Jobber appear in your books automatically
- Customer records transfer with contact details
- Chart of accounts maps to categorize income correctly
The key difference between QuickBooks Online and Xero integration is sync frequency. QuickBooks Online syncs automatically every 15 minutes—you finish a job, create an invoice in Jobber, and it’s in QuickBooks before you drive to the next call. Xero uses manual syncing, meaning you trigger the sync when you want it (daily, weekly, whenever you remember).
Jobber itself runs $49-$349/month depending on team size. Most 2-5 person plumbing crews land on the Core plan at $169/month or Connect at $249/month .
QuickBooks Online + Jobber: Complete Integration Breakdown
QuickBooks Online dominates the small business accounting market for good reason. For plumbing contractors using Jobber, it offers the tightest integration and most automation.
Pricing Tiers
- Simple Start: $35/month – 1 user, basic invoicing and expenses
- Essentials: $65/month – 3 users, bill management, time tracking
- Plus: $99/month – 5 users, inventory, project profitability, 1099 contractor tracking
- Advanced: $200/month – 25 users, advanced reporting, dedicated support
For plumbing contractors under $500k, Plus at $99/month is the sweet spot. You get the job costing features (classes and locations) that let you track profit by job type—essential for knowing whether residential service calls or commercial contracts actually make you money.
What Actually Syncs
- Invoices: Two-way automatic sync every 15 minutes
- Payments: Real-time sync including partial payments
- Customers: Contact details, addresses, notes
- Sales tax: Calculated rates transfer correctly
- Chart of accounts: Map income categories (service labor, parts, emergency calls)
Xero + Jobber: Budget-Friendly Integration Analysis
- Early: $13/month – 20 invoices/month, 5 bills, bank reconciliation
- Growing: $37/month – Unlimited invoices and bills, bulk reconciliation
- Established: $70/month – Multi-currency, expense tracking, projects
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | QuickBooks Online Plus | Xero Growing |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $99/month | $37/month |
| Jobber Sync | Automatic every 15 min | Manual trigger |
| Job Costing | Advanced with classes | Basic tracking |
| 1099 Management | Yes, built-in | Requires add-on |
| Best For | Growing teams, detailed reporting | Solo/small teams |
Total Cost: Jobber + Accounting for $500k Revenue
Option A: Jobber Core + QuickBooks Plus: $268/month = $3,216/year
Option B: Jobber Core + Xero Growing: $206/month = $2,472/year
Making Your Decision
Choose QuickBooks Online if you need detailed job costing, have subcontractors requiring 1099 forms, or want automatic syncing every 15 minutes. Choose Xero if budget is your primary constraint ($62/month savings) or you prefer simpler weekly batches. Both offer 30-day free trials—run them simultaneously connected to Jobber to compare the experience before committing.