Housecall Pro vs Jobber Pricing for Electricians (2026)
Housecall Pro costs $169-$499/month for electricians (per-user fees starting at $49), while Jobber ranges from $69-$349/month (per-user fees $29-$39). For a 3-person crew, Housecall Pro runs ~$367-$517/month vs Jobber’s $227-$319/month.
Pricing by Team Size
| Scenario | Housecall Pro | Jobber | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo electrician | $169/mo (Basic) | $69/mo (Core) | Jobber saves $100/mo |
| 3-person crew (mid-tier) | $367/mo (Essentials + 2 users) | $227/mo (Connect + 2 users) | Jobber saves $140/mo |
| 5-person team (mid-tier) | $465/mo | $389/mo | Jobber saves $76/mo |
Payment Processing Fees
| Platform | Card-Present | Card-Not-Present | ACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housecall Pro | 2.7% + $0.15 | 3.5% + $0.15 | 1% (max $10) |
| Jobber | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 | 1% via Stripe |
Feature Value by Plan Level
Jobber Core ($69): basic scheduling, invoicing — sufficient for solo operators. Housecall Pro Basic ($169): similar features but better mobile and integrated payments. Mid-tier both include online booking, automated reminders, QuickBooks sync, 2-way SMS, job costing.
Electrical-Specific Features
Housecall Pro: 50+ templates, circuit panel tracking, permit management, NEC code links. Jobber: 30+ templates, custom panel fields, basic permit tracking. Neither includes voltage calculators — need separate apps.
ROI Case Study
3-person Texas electrical crew switched to Housecall Pro Essentials ($367/mo). In 90 days: revenue up 17.5% ($24K→$28.2K), payment time dropped from 11 to 4 days, admin hours cut from 25 to 12/week, no-shows fell from 12% to 4%. Net ROI: $3,800/mo on $367 investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Housecall Pro worth the premium over Jobber for electricians?
Worth it with 2+ technicians needing advanced scheduling automation. Solo electricians get better value with Jobber’s $69/month until scaling to 3+ team members.
What’s the real cost with payment processing?
Processing $20K/month: Housecall Pro ~$540-740 total (subscription + processing). Jobber ~$458-629 total. ACH transfers on large commercial jobs cuts processing costs 60%+ on both platforms.
Do these platforms require long-term contracts?
Both offer month-to-month billing. Housecall Pro charges $99-199 setup fee; Jobber offers free onboarding and free data migration. Annual prepayment saves 15-20% on both.