PipeBill vs Jobber
Both serve plumbing businesses, but they're built for different needs. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.
At a Glance
PipeBill
Best for: Solo plumbers and small shops (1-10 people)
- Built specifically for plumbing businesses
- SMS invoicing with 98% open rate
- Simple and fast: invoice from your truck
- Online payments via Stripe
- Customer management + service calls
- Automated payment reminders
- Starts at $19/month
Jobber
Best for: Larger teams needing dispatch and routing
- General field service management tool
- Scheduling and dispatch for teams
- Route optimization and GPS tracking
- Online booking for customers
- Basic invoicing and quoting
- CRM and follow-ups
- Starts at $49/month
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PipeBill | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $49/mo |
| SMS Invoicing | Built-in | Limited |
| Online Payments | Stripe | Jobber Payments |
| Payment Reminders | Automated | Automated |
| Estimates & Quotes | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring Invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Management | Yes | Yes |
| Service Call Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Team Dispatch | No | Yes |
| Route Optimization | No | Yes |
| GPS Tracking | No | Yes |
| Plumber-Specific | Yes | General trades |
| Setup Complexity | 5 minutes | 30-60 minutes |
Detailed Breakdown
Pricing
PipeBill starts at $19/month with all core invoicing features included. Jobber starts at $49/month for their Core plan (1 user), with their most popular plan at $129/month. For a solo plumber or small shop, PipeBill saves you $360-$1,320/year while including the features that matter most: invoicing, payments, and customer management.
Invoicing & Payments
This is where PipeBill shines. It was built invoicing-first. SMS invoice delivery, one-click online payments via Stripe, automated reminders, and professional PDF invoices with your logo. Jobber has invoicing too, but it's one feature among many. If getting paid fast is your priority, PipeBill is purpose-built for that.
When Jobber Makes More Sense
If you have 5+ technicians and need to dispatch jobs, optimize routes, and track your team's location, Jobber is the better choice. It's a field service management platform with dispatch as its core strength. PipeBill doesn't try to do dispatch because most plumbing businesses don't need it.
When PipeBill Makes More Sense
If you're a solo plumber or have a small team (1-10 people) and your main pain point is invoicing and getting paid, PipeBill is the smarter choice. It's simpler, cheaper, and laser-focused on the workflow that matters: complete job, send invoice, get paid. No features you don't need, no complexity tax.
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