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Gaffer vs Jobber — Best Job Management Software for UK Plumbers, Electricians & Trades Compared 2026Gaffer vs
Jobber
Jobber is the market leader in North America — 250,000+ businesses use it for scheduling, invoicing and CRM. But it's built for the US and Canadian market. If you're a UK trade business needing RAMS, Gas Safe tracking, Pay by Bank and UK compliance — Gaffer is built for you. From £179/month.
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Jobber
Best for: US and Canadian home service businesses (lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, pest control) who want a polished, mature scheduling + CRM tool.
- 250,000+ businesses worldwide (US/CA focused)
- 4.0★ on Trustpilot (131 reviews)
- Polished mobile app and Client Hub
- Large integration marketplace (Zapier, Mailchimp)
- USD pricing only — no GBP
- No UK compliance (RAMS, Gas Safe, CIS)
- No Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or GPS tracking
- AI receptionist is $99/mo extra
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Gaffer
UK-NativeBest for: UK trade businesses (plumbers, electricians, builders, HVAC) who need compliance, AI, UK payments and trade-specific workflows.
- From £179/mo — GBP pricing, monthly rolling
- RAMS, Gas Safe, NICEIC, ECS, CSCS tracking
- AI credits on every plan, Pal autonomous agent
- Gaffer Pay: cards, Pay by Bank, Apple Pay
- OBD-II GPS trackers (£49.99 + £9.99/mo each)
- Voice minutes & SMS included on every plan
- Toolbox talks, training & certifications
- CIS, VAT, FM capabilities
Gaffer vs Jobber pricing for UK trades
| Plan | Gaffer | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | £179/mo (Starter — 3 seats, 6 field) | $83/mo ≈ £66 (Core — 1 user) |
| Mid plan | £349/mo (Growth — 10 seats, 30 field, 2 trackers) | $124/mo ≈ £99 (Connect — 5 users) |
| Top plan | £599/mo (Scale — 20 seats, 60 field, 5 trackers) | $249/mo ≈ £199 (Grow — 10 users) |
| Enterprise | Custom | $440/mo ≈ £352 (Plus — 15 users) |
| AI receptionist | £150/mo add-on | $99/mo add-on |
| Extra users | £25/seat, £7/field worker | $29/user |
| Annual discount | ~17% (e.g. £149/mo on Starter) | ~17% (annual billing) |
| Contract | Monthly rolling | Monthly or annual |
Jobber prices shown are annual billing rates in USD. GBP equivalents approximate at $1.25 = £1. Correct as of February 2026.
Gaffer vs Jobber — full feature comparison
| Feature | Gaffer | Jobber | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for UK trades | Gaffer is UK-native — VAT, CIS, Gas Safe, NICEIC, Part P. Jobber targets US/Canadian markets. | ||
| AI receptionist | Add-on | Add-on | Both offer AI receptionist as an add-on. Jobber charges $99/mo, Gaffer charges £150/mo. |
| RAMS & safety policy generation | Gaffer's H&S Compliance Suite generates site-specific RAMS, policies and method statements. Jobber has no compliance module. | ||
| AI bid writer & tender watcher | Tender Watcher (free on all plans) finds contracts. AI Bid Writer (add-on/included on Scale) generates responses. Not in Jobber. | ||
| Pal — autonomous AI agent | Pal chases invoices, follows up quotes, flags expiring certs. Jobber has basic AI writing tools only. | ||
| Certificate tracking (Gas Safe, NICEIC, ECS) | Full UK certification tracking with expiry alerts via H&S Compliance Suite. Jobber doesn't track trade certifications. | ||
| Vehicle compliance (MOT, insurance, tax) | DVLA auto-fill, MOT/tax/insurance expiry alerts via GPS tracker integration. Not available in Jobber. | ||
| Toolbox talks & training modules | Video training with quizzes and digital sign-off via H&S Compliance Suite. Jobber has no training system. | ||
| Pay by Bank (Open Banking) | UK Open Banking via Gaffer Pay — from 0.7% + 30p on Scale. Jobber only accepts cards. | ||
| Apple Pay & Google Pay on invoices | One-tap checkout on every Gaffer Pay invoice. Not available in Jobber. | ||
| GPS vehicle tracking (OBD-II) | Plug-and-play OBD-II trackers (£49.99 + £9.99/mo). Auto-link trips to jobs, GPS timesheets. Jobber tracks worker phone GPS only. | ||
| WhatsApp Business messaging | Add-on | Two-way WhatsApp (£39/mo add-on). Jobber uses SMS only. | |
| GBP pricing (no exchange rate) | Gaffer is priced in £. Jobber is priced in USD — you pay exchange + card fees. | ||
| Job management & scheduling | Both offer full job lifecycle with drag-and-drop scheduling. | ||
| Quoting & invoicing | Both offer quotes and invoices. Gaffer adds AI quote generation. | ||
| Mobile worker app | Both have iOS and Android apps for field workers. | ||
| Customer portal | Both offer customer self-service. Jobber calls it 'Client Hub'. | ||
| Xero & QuickBooks integration | Both integrate with major accounting packages. | ||
| CIS compliance & subcontractors | Add-on | Subcontractor Management add-on (£99/mo) — CIS verification, self-billing invoices. Not relevant to Jobber's US market. | |
| FM capabilities (SLAs, POs, multi-site) | Gaffer handles facilities management. Jobber doesn't offer FM features. |
Jobber or Gaffer — which is right for your trade business?
Choose Jobber if you…
- Are based in the US or Canada
- Run a home service business (lawn care, cleaning, pest control)
- Don't need UK compliance (RAMS, Gas Safe, CIS)
- Want a large integration marketplace (Zapier, Mailchimp)
- Are happy paying in USD
Choose Gaffer if you…
- Are a UK trade business (plumber, electrician, builder, HVAC)
- Need RAMS, safety policies, certificate tracking
- Want GPS vehicle tracking tied into jobs and timesheets
- Need Pay by Bank, Apple Pay and card payments on invoices
- Want voice minutes and SMS included, not charged per use
- Want GBP pricing with no exchange rate surprises
Gaffer vs Jobber — frequently asked questions
Is Jobber available in the UK?
Yes, you can use Jobber in the UK, but it's built for the North American market. Pricing is in USD, support hours are US/Canadian time zones, and features like RAMS, Gas Safe tracking, CIS compliance and Pay by Bank aren't available. If you're a UK trade business, you'll be working around a product that wasn't designed for your market.
How does Jobber's pricing compare to Gaffer?
Jobber's Core plan starts at $83 USD/month (around £66) for 1 user. Their Grow plan is $249/month (around £199) for 10 users. Gaffer Starter is £179/month and includes 3 dashboard seats, 6 field team, 200 voice minutes, 200 SMS, unlimited jobs, quotes and invoices. Gaffer Growth at £349/month includes 10 seats, 30 field team, 2 GPS trackers and lower Gaffer Pay rates.
Does Jobber have AI features?
Jobber added an AI receptionist in 2025, priced at $99/month extra. They also have basic AI writing tools for descriptions and emails. Jobber doesn't offer AI-generated RAMS, AI bid writing or an autonomous AI agent like Pal. Gaffer's AI Receptionist is a £150/month add-on, and AI Bid Writer is £99/month (included on Scale).
Can Jobber track Gas Safe, NICEIC or Part P certificates?
No. Jobber doesn't have a certification tracking system. You'd need to manage Gas Safe, NICEIC, ECS, CSCS, IPAF and other UK trade certifications separately. Gaffer's H&S Compliance Suite (£99/month add-on, included on Scale) tracks all certifications with automatic expiry alerts.
Does Jobber handle UK compliance (RAMS, H&S policies)?
No. Jobber has no RAMS generation, no health & safety policy management and no toolbox talks. These are UK-specific requirements that Jobber hasn't built for. Gaffer's H&S Compliance Suite generates all compliance documents with AI and tracks everything per worker and per job.
Is Jobber a good product?
Yes — Jobber is excellent for the market it serves. It has 4.0 stars on Trustpilot from 131 reviews, great customer support and a polished product. If you're a US or Canadian service business doing lawn care, cleaning, HVAC or pest control, Jobber is a strong choice. But if you're a UK trade business needing compliance, UK payments and trade-specific features, Gaffer is the better fit.
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