Both are great tools for contractors. Jobber is built around scheduling and dispatching. DripJobs is built around sales, automated follow-ups, and closing more jobs. Here's an honest side-by-side look at how they compare.
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If your biggest challenge is routing crews and managing daily job logistics, Jobber is a solid choice with best-in-class scheduling, GPS tracking, online booking, and strong invoicing. If your biggest challenge is following up with leads, closing more estimates, and automating your sales process, DripJobs is purpose-built for that — with 40+ pre-built drip messages organized by pipeline stage, a fully automated pipeline where deals move on their own as events happen, two-way texting, an AI assistant, and an online booking form with built-in automation. Jobber recently added a pipeline (beta, $599/mo plan only) and campaigns (add-on, $29-79/mo extra), but DripJobs includes all of this out of the box at every price tier with zero setup required.
An honest look at what each platform offers. Green means included, yellow means limited or partial, and gray means not available.
| Feature | |
Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| SALES & FOLLOW-UP | ||
| Pipeline Automated Drip Messaging by Stage | 40+ multi-step drip sequences organized by pipeline stage, fire automatically — zero setup | Not available — no multi-step drip sequences by pipeline stage |
| Campaigns / Follow-Up Messages | Included in all plans — automated drips + email blasts | Add-on ($29-79/mo extra) — basic transactional follow-ups requiring extensive manual setup, not multi-step drip sequences |
| Sales Pipeline | Fully automated — deals move on their own | Drag-and-drop only ($599/mo Plus plan, beta) |
| Pipeline Automation (Zero Setup) | Pre-built automations, zero config | Manual drag-and-drop only, no automation |
| Two-Way SMS Texting (Built-In) | DripJobs Chat | Third-party needed |
| AI Assistant | Jobi AI | Not available |
| Email Blast Marketing | Included | Available via campaigns add-on |
| CRM-First Design | Built as a CRM from day one | Job management tool first, CRM features added later |
| ESTIMATING & PROPOSALS | ||
| Proposals with E-Signatures | Included | Included |
| Quoting / Estimates | Included | Included |
| Production Rate Estimating (Painting) | Built-in | Not available |
| Package / Good-Better-Best Pricing | Good, Better, Best packages | Beta only — “Quote Options” (up to 3 options, web-only, rolling out gradually) |
| SCHEDULING & JOB MANAGEMENT | ||
| Job Scheduling / Calendar | Included | Advanced |
| GPS Crew Tracking | Not available | Included |
| Route Optimization | Not available | Included |
| Online Booking | Included — with built-in automation flow | Strong online booking |
| Booking-to-Pipeline Automation | Auto-creates contacts, organizes leads, triggers drips | No built-in automation from booking to pipeline |
| Job Costing | Built-in | Basic |
| Change Orders | Included | Limited |
| PAYMENTS & INVOICING | ||
| Invoicing | Included | Strong — batch invoicing, reminders |
| Online Payments | Included | Strong |
| Customer Portal | Included | Client Hub |
| PLATFORM & INTEGRATIONS | ||
| Mobile App (iOS & Android) | Included | Included |
| Zapier Integration | Included | Included |
| QuickBooks Integration | QBO Time | Included |
| Built by a Contractor | Painting contractor | No |
| Industry-Specific (Painters) | Purpose-built | General field service |
| PRICING | ||
| Entry Plan | Pro — $97/mo | Core — $49/mo |
| Mid Plan | Advanced — $147/mo | Connect — $129/mo |
| Top Plan | Growth — Custom | Plus — $599/mo |
| Cost for Pipeline + Campaigns | Included in all plans | $599/mo + $29-79/mo add-on |
| All-in-One CRM Pricing | Pipeline + drips + automation at one price | CRM features split across tiers & add-ons |
Ready to see how DripJobs can automate your follow-ups and close more jobs?
Most contractors lose 40-60% of their leads simply because they don't follow up enough. DripJobs solves this automatically.
DripJobs comes with 40+ multi-step drip sequences organized by pipeline stage — they work out of the box with zero setup. Texts and emails fire automatically as deals move through your pipeline. Jobber does not have pipeline automated drip messaging. Their campaigns add-on ($29-79/mo extra) offers only basic transactional follow-ups requiring extensive manual setup — they are not multi-step drip sequences organized by pipeline stage that fire automatically. DripJobs drips are ready the moment you sign up. Contractors report a 47% increase in close rates.
Get a dedicated business phone number. Text customers directly from inside DripJobs — no personal number needed. All conversations are logged to the customer record. Jobber requires a third-party tool for SMS capabilities.
DripJobs' AI assistant helps you draft proposals, respond to customer messages, and manage tasks faster. Jobber does not currently offer an AI assistant built into the platform.
Deals move automatically as events happen — estimate scheduled, proposal sent, job started, payment collected — with multi-step drip messages firing at each stage. The pipeline is pre-built with automations, so there's zero setup required. Jobber recently launched a pipeline feature, but it's only available on the $599/mo Plus plan, is currently in beta, and uses manual drag-and-drop — no automation to move deals between stages, and no pipeline-stage drip messaging whatsoever.
DripJobs was founded by Tanner Mullen, a painting contractor who ran a $1.5M painting company and built the CRM he wished existed. Jobber is a great general-purpose field service tool — but it wasn't built with a paintbrush in hand.
Enter square footage, select substrates (walls, trim, ceilings, doors, cabinets), set labor rates — DripJobs calculates accurate estimates instantly. A feature built from real painting experience that Jobber does not offer.
Track crew labor hours, material costs, and overhead per project. Know exactly how much profit you made on every job in real time — not after the fact.
Send branded proposals with e-signatures and Good, Better, Best tiered estimate packages so customers can choose their preferred option. Customers approve and pay from their phone. Jobber recently launched “Quote Options” (up to 3 option sets), but it’s currently in beta, web-only, and rolling out gradually.
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We believe in being honest. Jobber is a strong product with genuine advantages in several areas — here's where they outperform DripJobs and why they might be the right fit for certain businesses.
Jobber lets you track crew locations in real time and optimize driving routes. If you dispatch multiple crews across a wide service area daily, this is a genuine advantage.
Jobber's scheduling and dispatching tools are mature and robust. Drag-and-drop calendar, crew assignment, recurring jobs, and time tracking are all well-polished.
Jobber has strong online booking that lets customers self-schedule specific appointment times directly from your website calendar. Their Client Hub gives customers a portal to approve quotes, pay invoices, and request work. DripJobs also has online booking, but takes a different approach — it captures leads with built-in automation that creates contacts, organizes them into your pipeline, and triggers follow-up drips automatically.
Jobber's Core plan starts at $49/mo, making it more accessible for brand-new businesses just getting started with basic quoting, invoicing, and scheduling. However, CRM features like pipeline and campaigns require $349-599/mo+.
Jobber has a mature, robust invoicing and payments system. Batch invoicing, automated payment reminders, and flexible payment options are well-polished and integrated across all tiers.
Both platforms offer different tiers. Here's how they stack up. Keep in mind: DripJobs includes automated pipeline, 40+ pre-built drip campaigns, and booking-to-pipeline automation in every plan. To get comparable CRM features on Jobber, you'd need the $599/mo Plus plan (pipeline, beta) plus a $29-79/mo campaigns add-on.
DripJobs Pro at $97/mo includes automated pipeline and drip campaigns. Jobber's comparable CRM setup costs $628-678/mo (Plus plan + campaigns add-on).
Honestly, both are good products. The right choice depends on what problem you're trying to solve.
DripJobs is a CRM-first platform built around sales automation — it includes a fully automated pipeline where deals move on their own as events happen (estimate scheduled, proposal sent, job started, payment collected), 40+ pre-built multi-step drip messages organized by pipeline stage that work out of the box, and an online booking form with built-in automation. Jobber is a job management and field service tool first — it excels at scheduling, dispatching, and crew management. Jobber has recently added a pipeline feature (beta, $599/mo Plus plan only, manual drag-and-drop) and campaigns (paid add-on, $29-79/mo extra), but Jobber does not have pipeline automated drip messaging — their campaigns are basic transactional follow-ups requiring extensive manual setup, not multi-step drip sequences by pipeline stage. DripJobs includes all CRM features at every price tier with zero setup. DripJobs was founded by a painting contractor specifically for the trades, while Jobber is a general field service tool.
Jobber does not have pipeline automated drip messaging. Their campaigns add-on ($29-79/mo on top of your plan) offers basic transactional follow-ups requiring extensive manual setup — they are not multi-step drip sequences organized by pipeline stage that fire automatically. Jobber's pipeline is available on the Plus plan ($599/mo) and is currently in beta with manual drag-and-drop management, not automation. DripJobs includes 40+ pre-built multi-step drip messages organized by pipeline stage that work out of the box with zero setup, and deals move automatically through the pipeline as events happen. No add-on costs, no manual configuration required.
Jobber does not offer native two-way SMS texting within the platform. You would need a third-party integration or use your personal phone. DripJobs offers DripJobs Chat ($25/mo add-on) which provides a dedicated business number with full two-way texting built into the CRM.
DripJobs Pro starts at $97/mo and DripJobs Advanced is $147/mo — both include the automated pipeline and 40+ pre-built drip campaigns. Jobber's entry price is lower at $49/mo (Core), but comparable CRM features require the Plus plan at $599/mo for pipeline access (currently in beta) plus the campaigns add-on at $29-79/mo extra. That's $628-678/mo on Jobber vs. $97-147/mo on DripJobs for pipeline, drip campaigns, and automation.
Yes. Many contractors switch from Jobber to DripJobs when they realize they need stronger follow-up automation and a sales-focused CRM. DripJobs offers free onboarding support to help you migrate your data and get set up quickly.
No. While DripJobs was founded by a painting contractor and has industry-specific features like production rate estimating, it is used by 2,500+ contractors across painting, pressure washing, gutters, roofing, landscaping, cleaning, and other home service trades.
DripJobs includes a job scheduler and calendar for managing appointments and crew schedules. However, Jobber's scheduling and dispatching features — including GPS tracking, route optimization, and real-time crew tracking — are more advanced. If dispatching large crews across many daily jobs is your primary need, Jobber may be the better fit for that specific workflow.
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