⚡ vs. Jobber, for HVAC

HVACWorkOrders — The Jobber Alternative Built Only for HVAC

HVACWorkOrders is purpose-built for HVAC contractors — with structured equipment tracking (make, model, serial, tonnage), warranty expiry alerts, and job-completion signatures included from $49/month. Jobber uses one general platform across 17+ trades (landscaping, pest control, junk removal, and more), so those HVAC-specific fields simply don’t exist in the core product.

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Landscaping Pest Control Junk Removal Window Cleaning Pool Service Painting HVAC (that's you) Handyman + 9 more trades
$199/mo
Jobber Connect — minimum plan with a 5-user team & QuickBooks sync
$49/mo
HVACWorkOrders — 3 users, equipment tracking & warranty alerts included
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HVAC-specific equipment fields in Jobber's core platform

The problem with a 17-trade platform

General-purpose software means general-purpose fields.

Jobber has to serve a junk removal crew and an HVAC company with the same job form. That works fine for scheduling. It falls apart the moment you need to track a unit's tonnage, refrigerant type, or warranty date.

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No structured equipment database

Jobber lets you attach notes and checklists to a job, but there's no dedicated place to log make, model, serial number, or tonnage per unit — the fields that actually matter for HVAC service history.

No warranty expiry alerts

Knowing a customer's warranty is about to lapse is a revenue opportunity — reach out before they call a competitor. Jobber has no built-in way to track or alert on this.

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Core plan is solo-only

Jobber's cheapest plan, Core, is built for a single user. The moment you add a second technician, you're pushed into Connect at $199/month for a 5-user team.

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QuickBooks sync isn't on the cheapest plan

QuickBooks Online sync requires Jobber's Connect plan or higher — it's not included on Core, so the real starting price for a QuickBooks-connected shop is higher than the headline number.

What it actually costs for an HVAC crew

Jobber's tiers. Priced for a real HVAC team.

Jobber's headline price is for one user with the most basic feature set. Here's what it costs to actually run a small HVAC crew with the tools most shops need — QuickBooks sync, job costing, and multiple techs.

Jobber — Core
$49/mo
1 user only — no team option
  • Scheduling & quoting
  • Basic invoicing
  • No QuickBooks sync
  • No job costing
  • No equipment tracking
Jobber — Connect (5 users)
$199/mo
Minimum plan for a real crew
  • QuickBooks Online sync
  • Automated client reminders
  • No job costing or two-way texting
  • No equipment/warranty tracking
Jobber — Grow (5 users)
$299/mo
For job costing & two-way SMS
  • Job costing & profitability
  • Two-way text messaging
  • Still no equipment/warranty tracking
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HVACWorkOrders — Essentials, built for HVAC from day one

Equipment tracking, warranty alerts, and digital job-completion signatures aren't upsells — they're the reason the product exists. 3 techs, every HVAC-specific feature, no per-seat math.

$49/mo · 3 users, all features

Jobber pricing pulled directly from getjobber.com/pricing (monthly, no-commitment rate) as of July 2026. Pricing and features are set by Jobber and subject to change — verify current details before switching.

Feature by feature

Generalist tool. Specialist tool.

Feature HVACWorkOrders Jobber
Starting price $49/mo (3 users) $49/mo (1 user only)
Team pricing model Flat rate per plan tier Base + $29/user
Equipment database (make/model/serial/tonnage) Included, every plan Not available
Warranty expiry alerts Included, every plan Not available
Digital signature on completed work order Included, every plan Signature is for quote approval, not job sign-off
QuickBooks Online sync Professional plan and up Connect plan and up (not on Core)
Job costing Included, every plan Grow plan and up
Mobile access Browser-based, no app download Native app required
Free trial 15 days, no card required 14 days, no card required
Industries served HVAC only 17+ trades

Comparison based on Jobber's publicly listed pricing and feature pages (getjobber.com) as of July 2026. Features and pricing are set by Jobber and may change — verify current details on their site before switching.

What being HVAC-only actually gets you

Fields a generalist platform doesn't have.

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Equipment tracking by unit

Every unit logged with make, model, serial number, and tonnage — searchable across every customer. This isn't a note field; it's structured data you can actually search and report on.

Included from $49/mo

Warranty expiry alerts

Know which units you installed have warranties expiring in the next 30, 60, or 90 days — and reach out before the customer thinks to call anyone else.

Included from $49/mo
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Signature on the completed work order — not just the quote

Jobber's e-signature lives on the quote-approval step. HVACWorkOrders captures the customer's signature when the job is actually finished, timestamped and printed on the invoice — the proof you need if a job is ever disputed.

Included from $49/mo
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Real team pricing from the first plan

No solo-only entry tier. Essentials includes 3 users at $49/month — no per-seat fees, no forced upgrade just to add your second technician.

Included from $49/mo
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No app to install

Techs open a browser link on their phone — no app store, no update prompts, no permissions screen. Works on any device, any carrier.

Included from $49/mo
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QuickBooks sync

Sync invoices, payments, and customer records automatically. Included on the Professional plan — no need to jump to a $199+/month tier to get it.

Professional plan ($99/mo)

Transparent pricing

One flat rate. Built for HVAC crews.

No per-seat fees, no forced upgrades to unlock QuickBooks or job costing. Pricing only changes with your team size.

Essentials
$49/mo
👤 Up to 3 users
  • Unlimited work orders
  • Scheduling & dispatch
  • Equipment & warranty tracking
  • Digital job-completion signatures
  • Service pricebook
  • Professional invoicing
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Enterprise
$179/mo
👤 Up to 15 users
  • Everything in Professional
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom invoice branding
  • Data export
  • Phone support
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What HVAC contractors say

Real HVAC shops. Real switches.

★★★★★

"We switched from ServiceTitan and cut our software bill by $680 a month. Field techs love it, easy to use, HVACWO migrated all of our customers for free!"

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Dave M.
Owner · 6-tech HVAC company · Texas
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"The digital signature feature alone saved us from a $1,400 dispute. Customer claimed we didn't finish the job — we showed them their own signature on the invoice."

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Rob K.
Owner · 3-tech shop · Florida
★★★★★

"We love the alerts when a customer's equipment or maintenance warranty is about to expire — increased our revenue by 67%. Set up the whole company in one afternoon."

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Sandra L.
Admin · 12-person HVAC crew · Georgia

Common questions

Jobber vs HVACWorkOrders, answered.

Is Jobber built for HVAC companies specifically?

Jobber is a general field service platform used across more than 17 trades, including landscaping, pest control, cleaning, and junk removal, with an HVAC-branded page layered on top. HVACWorkOrders is built only for HVAC contractors, with equipment tracking, warranty expiry alerts, and work-order-specific fields like tonnage built in from the start.

Does Jobber track HVAC equipment and warranty expiration?

Jobber lets you attach notes, checklists, and job details to a job, but it does not have a dedicated equipment database with structured fields for make, model, serial number, tonnage, or warranty expiry alerts. HVACWorkOrders logs every unit with those fields and proactively alerts you before a warranty expires.

Can I add technicians to Jobber's cheapest plan?

Jobber's Core plan is built for a single user. Adding a team requires upgrading to the Connect plan or higher, which starts significantly higher than Core's listed price. HVACWorkOrders' Essentials plan includes up to 3 users at $49/month with no per-seat upgrade required.

Does Jobber's Core plan include QuickBooks sync?

No. QuickBooks Online sync is not included on Jobber's Core plan — it requires upgrading to Connect or higher. HVACWorkOrders includes QuickBooks sync on the Professional plan.

Is switching from Jobber difficult?

Most shops are up and running in about 10 minutes. Reach out to our team about migrating your existing customer, job, and equipment data — we've helped contractors switch platforms without losing their history.

Software built for HVAC. Not 17 other trades too.

Equipment tracking, warranty alerts, and job-completion signatures — included from $49/month.

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