How Do We Compare to Jobber?
Jobber is one of the most well-known names in contractor CRM software – and for good reason. They helped define the category for many service businesses.
Custom Trades CRM is a newer CRM for contractors, and that gives us some real advantages – especially if you care about flexibility, customization, and paying only for what you use.
Jobber vs Custom Trades CRM: A Different Way of Thinking
Jobber is a solid, all-in-one platform.
Custom Trades CRM is intentionally modular. That difference matters more than most people realize.
Modularity vs Bundles
Jobber packages features into tiers.
- •You often upgrade to get one thing
- •You pay for features you don't use
- •Pricing grows in chunks, not gradually
Custom Trades CRM lets you: Start with core job management, Add modules only when you need them, Scale features alongside your business
Customization: This Is Where We Really Differ
Jobber is designed to work the same way for everyone. That's great if your business fits their mold.
Custom Trades CRM is built to adapt. We support: Custom workflows, Specialized processes, Trade-specific needs, Advanced customization without enterprise pricing
Newer Tech, Newer Assumptions
Being newer than Jobber gives us a real edge.
- •We're not tied to: Legacy architecture, Old UX decisions, One-size-fits-all assumptions
We're building a modern field service CRM and job management CRM based on how trades operate today – not how they operated ten years ago.
What We'll Be Honest About
Jobber has:
- •A long track record
- •A polished, familiar interface
- •Broad adoption
If you want something proven, standardized, and simple, Jobber may be a good fit. Custom Trades CRM is better suited for: Contractors who want flexibility, Businesses that expect to grow and change, Owners who don't want to be boxed into pricing tiers
Jobber Alternative for Contractors Who Want to Scale Their Way
If you're looking for:
- •A Jobber alternative
- •A modular CRM for contractors
- •A customizable job management software
- •A modern Trades CRM that grows with you
Custom Trades CRM offers a different – and often better – path.
Bottom Line
Jobber is reliable and familiar.
Custom Trades CRM is: Reliable, Newer, More flexible, More customizable, Designed to scale on your terms
Comparison Table
| Category | Custom Trades CRM | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Market Position | Newer, modular CRM for trades | Established, all-in-one platform |
| Pricing Structure | Pay only for the modules you need | Tiered plans with bundled features |
| Customization | High – workflows and logic can be adapted | Limited – same structure for all users |
| Scalability | Grows gradually with your business | Growth requires plan upgrades |
| Technology | Built on newer systems and assumptions | Built earlier in the category lifecycle |
| Feature Philosophy | Flexible and configurable | Standardized and opinionated |
| Ideal Customer | Contractors who expect change and growth | Contractors who want consistency |
| Migration Support | Hands-on data migration available | Limited migration assistance |
| Advanced Needs | Customization without enterprise pricing | Advanced needs often outgrow platform |
| Best For | Trades that don't fit a box | Trades that fit Jobber's box |
See How Custom Trades CRM Compares
If you want to pay for what you need today and evolve tomorrow, Custom Trades CRM was built for that.