TradeflareTradeFlare vs Jobber
Both run a trade business from your phone. TradeFlare puts an AI front desk that answers every call 24/7 and a crew walkie-talkie in every plan, at a published price. Jobber has a longer track record and more back-office tools. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can pick what fits your shop.
From TradeFlare, not Jobber. Jobber's prices and features below come from its public website, checked November 3, 2026, with links at the bottom. Where we couldn't find something on Jobber's pages we say so, which doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
TradeFlare and Jobber, side by side
| TradeFlare | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Plumbing, HVAC and electrical crews (also handyman, roofing, general contractors), owner-operator to multi-crew | Home service businesses of many kinds (landscaping, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and more), solo to 15+ person teams |
| Starting price | $99.99/mo Pro (up to 5 seats). Founding Crew $49.99/mo for the first 10 crews, locked 12 months | Core $49/mo with no commitment (1 user; $39/mo on a 1-year commitment, $29/mo billed annually) |
| Price for a 5-person crew | $99.99/mo (Pro, 5 seats incl. owner, 250 AI phone minutes) | Connect for 5 users $199/mo no commitment, Grow for 5 users $299/mo; extra users $29/mo each |
| AI phone answering | Included in every plan: AI front desk answers 24/7, takes details, transcript + recording (Pro 250 min/mo, Crew 600; extra minute packs from $24.99/100) | Receptionist (calls + texts 24/7, can book jobs): $29/mo add-on on Core, Connect and Grow; included in Plus ($499/mo for 5 users) |
| AI books the job | Yes, books callers into open slots using your hours, job lengths and who's available | Yes, via Receptionist; also online booking for customers |
| Emergency alert to on-call phone | Yes, emergency flag + loud alarm to the on-call phone | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Push-to-talk crew walkie-talkie | Yes, push-to-talk crew walkie-talkie with photos, included | Not listed on the pricing page (has team @mentions in notes on Plus) |
| Run the business by voice | Yes: set up the company and run jobs by voice | Jobber AI Voice: create quotes, update schedules, send messages by voice |
| Customer texts / on-my-way | Yes, from a verified business number; on-my-way texts with live map; auto-reply to “where's my tech?” | Automated client notifications incl. one-click “on my way”; two-way SMS on Grow and up |
| Quotes and invoices | Yes: price book, quotes with customer signature, change orders, invoices | Yes: quotes, invoices, job costing (Grow+), optional line items, progress invoicing |
| Customer payments | Card + bank transfer via your own Stripe account; pay link, QR code; TradeFlare adds no fee (Stripe's fees apply) | Card 2.9% + 30¢, Tap to Pay 2.7% + 30¢, ACH 1%, instant payouts +1% |
| Accounting sync | No accounting sync yet (Books export for your bookkeeper) | QuickBooks Online and Xero sync (Connect and up) |
| Spanish | No (English only today) | Mobile app in Spanish for team members (not admins/owners) |
| Apps | iPhone and Android apps (no desktop web app) | Web/desktop plus iOS and Android apps |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel in App Store / Google Play settings | Choice of no commitment, 1-year commitment billed monthly, or annual prepaid |
| Trial | 14-day trial in the app (Pro and Crew) | 14-day trial of the Grow plan, no card required |
| How you start | Download the app; subscribe in the app | Online sign-up or demo |
Pick TradeFlare if your phone is the problem
You're on the tools, calls go to voicemail, and the crew is spread across job sites.
AI phone line in the base price
Every TradeFlare plan includes the AI front desk (250 minutes/mo on Pro). On Jobber, Receptionist is a $29/mo add-on unless you're on Plus.
Crew radio built in
TradeFlare has a push-to-talk walkie-talkie with photos inside crew chat. We didn't find a walkie-talkie on Jobber's pricing page.
5 seats for one flat price
TradeFlare Pro covers 5 people for $99.99/mo, with no per-user add-ons. Jobber Connect for 5 users is $199/mo before Receptionist.
Being straight with you
TradeFlare is new and focused. These are real reasons a shop might pick Jobber.
Longer track record
Jobber has been around for years, with a large user community and many published reviews. TradeFlare launched in October 2026.
Desktop + accounting
A web/desktop app, plus QuickBooks Online and Xero sync from the Connect plan up. TradeFlare is phone-only today and has no accounting sync.
Back-office depth
Time tracking, job costing, expense tracking, route optimization, online booking, a client hub and a website builder. TradeFlare doesn't offer most of these yet.
Cheapest solo option
If you work alone and don't need AI phone answering, Jobber Core at $49/mo (or $29/mo billed annually) costs less than TradeFlare Pro.
What a month costs, with AI phone answering
Monthly prices in USD, before tax. TradeFlare is billed through the App Store or Google Play and renews monthly until you cancel.
| Your shop | TradeFlare | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Solo owner, AI phone answering | Pro $99.99/mo (5 seats, 250 AI min) | Core $49 + Receptionist $29 = $78/mo (no commitment, 1 user) |
| 5-person crew, AI phone answering | Pro $99.99/mo | Connect 5 users $199 + Receptionist $29 = $228/mo; Grow 5 users $299 + $29 = $328/mo |
| 10-person crew, AI phone answering | Crew $249.99/mo (no seat cap, 600 AI min) | Connect 10 users $299 + $29 = $328/mo; Grow 10 users $399 + $29 = $428/mo |
Jobber prices are their no-commitment monthly prices; 1-year and annual-prepaid options cost less per month. Jobber's Receptionist usage terms are on their site. TradeFlare extra AI minutes: $24.99/100, $58.99/250, $108.99/500. Founding Crew: $49.99/mo locked for 12 months, 150 AI minutes, 5 seats, first 10 licensed crews only.
Questions owners ask
Is this page written by Jobber?
No. TradeFlare wrote it. We took Jobber's prices and features from its own public website on November 3, 2026 and link every source below. Prices and plans change, so check Jobber's site before you decide. If anything here is wrong, email info@tradeflareapp.com and we'll fix it.
Can I move from Jobber to TradeFlare?
There's no automatic import from Jobber today. You add your customers and jobs in the app, and setup by voice takes about 10 minutes.
Is TradeFlare's AI phone line really included?
Yes. Pro includes 250 AI phone minutes a month, Crew 600, and Founding Crew 150. If you need more, minute packs are $24.99 for 100, $58.99 for 250 or $108.99 for 500. The front desk tells callers they're talking to an AI assistant.
Where these facts come from
- Jobber pricing page: https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/ (checked November 3, 2026)
- TradeFlare features: https://www.tradeflareapp.com/features/ (checked November 3, 2026)
- TradeFlare pricing: https://www.tradeflareapp.com/#pricing (checked November 3, 2026)
Spotted something out of date? Email info@tradeflareapp.com and we'll correct it.
Try TradeFlare on your own calls.
- Download TradeFlare from Google Play or the App Store.
- Create your company and tap Set up by voice.
- Pick Pro or Crew in the app. The 14-day trial starts there.
Want to hear the AI front desk first? Call (855) 651-5075.
Questions any time: email info@tradeflareapp.com or call (855) 651-5075.