Best Jobber alternatives for UK trades (2026)
Quick answer
The best Jobber alternative for UK trades is Tradify (£34 to £44 per user per month), which adds UK electrical and gas certificates, Sage and a London office. ServiceM8 is the best value (free plan, then from £25 a month with unlimited users), and Squeegee (from £15.83 a month plus VAT) suits window cleaners.
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Jobber is an excellent product, but it is built for North America. If you want pounds on the price tag, UK certificates and support in your time zone, these six alternatives are worth a look. We checked every pricing page on 12 October 2026.
Why do UK trades look for an alternative to Jobber?
Jobber is well rated: Capterra UK shows 4.6 from 1,487 reviews and the GB App Store 4.8 from 448 ratings (both checked 12 Oct 2026). The reasons UK users look elsewhere are about fit, not quality.
1. Prices in US dollars
Jobber's UK pricing page showed "All prices in USD" when we checked. Core was $49 a month with no commitment, Connect from $139 and Grow from $199. Prices "exclude sales tax where applicable", and VAT is not mentioned. Your monthly bill in pounds will move with the exchange rate.
2. Prices went up in 2026
PricingSaaS, a third-party tracker, recorded a rise on 6 April 2026: Core went from $29 to $49 a month, Connect from $99 to $139 and Grow from $149 to $199. The annual discount was then cut to 25%.
3. No UK certificates
We found no UK electrical or gas certificates (EICR, CP12 and so on) on Jobber's pages. For electricians, gas engineers and plumbers who serve landlords, that is a deal-breaker.
4. One-way Xero sync and no UK office
Jobber's Xero link supports the UK but only sends data one way, from Jobber to Xero. There is no Sage link that we found, and the site shows only a North American phone number.
5. Card fees and payments
Jobber Payments in the UK costs 1.4% plus 20p per transaction on all plans, according to a Jobber help article dated March 2024, and it is not available during the trial. That is a fair rate, but you can only test it after you pay. Alternatives offer their own routes: ServiceM8 has Tap to Pay on your phone, Powered Now works with SumUp card readers, and Fergus Pay charges 1.6% plus 20p for cards and also offers direct debit and Clearpay.
Jobber still has a lot going for it, especially for cleaning, gardening and lawn care. Read our Jobber review for the strengths.
How do Jobber alternatives compare in pounds?
| App | Entry price | VAT | UK certificates | Accounting | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber (for reference) | $49 a month (Core, USD) | Excludes sales tax | Not found | QuickBooks, Xero (one-way) | Domestic services |
| Tradify | £34 per user a month | Not stated | Yes, from Pro | Xero, Sage, QuickBooks | Small UK trade teams |
| ServiceM8 | £0 (30 jobs), then £25 a month | Not stated | Generic PDF forms | Xero, QuickBooks | Value; big teams with few jobs |
| Powered Now | £28 a month (1 user) | Excluded | Yes, from Professional | Xero, QuickBooks, MTD built in | Certificates and MTD |
| Fergus | From £39 a month | Not stated | EICR and gas stored | Xero, QuickBooks | Job costing |
| Squeegee | From £15.83 a month | Plus VAT | No | Not checked | Window cleaning rounds |
| YourTradebase | £29 a month + £15 per extra user | Excluded | Not listed | Xero, QuickBooks | Simple quoting |
Which Jobber alternative should you pick?
Best overall for small UK trade teams
Tradify
From £34 per user per month (Lite); Pro £37; Plus £44
Tradify is the closest like-for-like swap with a UK focus. It has a London office, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Online on every plan, and compliance certificates from Pro, including EICRs and gas safety records. Trustpilot shows 4.8 from 610 reviews (checked 12 Oct 2026).
- Priced in pounds, month to month
- UK electrical and gas certificates
- Links to Xero, Sage and QuickBooks on every plan
- Per-user pricing adds up for big teams
- Basic inventory; AI features on Plus only
See Tradify vs Jobber for a feature-by-feature look.
Best value and best free plan
ServiceM8
Free (30 jobs); Starter £25; Growing £59; Premium £119; Premium Plus £269 a month
ServiceM8 prices by jobs, not people, and paid plans include unlimited users. Like Jobber it suits cleaning, lawn care, pest control and locksmiths, but it bills in pounds. It also offers online booking and Tap to Pay on site.
- Free plan; unlimited users on paid plans
- Capterra UK 4.5 from 311 reviews (checked 12 Oct 2026)
- Generic certificates; no named EICR or CP12 found
- No Sage link found; some features iOS only
- Costs rise quickly for high job counts
Best for certificates and Making Tax Digital
Powered Now
£28 (1 user), £32 or £40 per user a month, ex VAT
A UK company with nearly 100 trade forms and HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital for VAT and Income Tax. It also lists landscaping and pest control among its trades, so it can cover some of Jobber's home-service ground.
- Trustpilot 4.7 from 564 reviews (checked 12 Oct 2026)
- Windows and Mac apps
- App Store (GB) 4.1 from 243 ratings (checked 12 Oct 2026)
- Certificates need Professional
Best for job costing
Fergus
Essentials from £39 a month; Pro from £45
Fergus suits plumbers and builders who want profit per job (job costing) and purchase orders (Pro). Card payments through Fergus Pay cost 1.6% plus 20p. It has a Manchester office.
- No lock-in; certificates free
- Trustpilot 3.8 from 14 reviews (checked 12 Oct 2026)
- A 90% promo with unclear terms
For window cleaners and rounds
Squeegee
From £15.83 a month plus VAT
If you used Jobber for a cleaning round, Squeegee is a UK-priced scheduling, invoicing and payments app aimed at round-based work. Plans run Core, Advanced, Ultimate and Infinite.
- Low entry price in pounds
- Not a fit for certificate trades
Simple UK quoting
YourTradebase
£29 a month ex VAT, plus £15 per extra user
A small UK app for quotes, jobs and invoices with automatic reminders, card payments and Xero or QuickBooks. Capterra UK shows 4.9 from 59 reviews (checked 12 Oct 2026).
- 30-day trial, no card
- No certificates found
Which alternative fits your trade?
| Your trade | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Tradify | Named EICR and electrical certificates from Pro |
| Gas and heating engineer | Tradify or Powered Now | Gas safety records and service records; Powered Now adds MTD |
| Plumber or builder | Fergus | Price books, job costing and purchase orders |
| Handyman or property maintenance | Tradify or YourTradebase | Flat pricing suits many small jobs |
| Window cleaner | Squeegee | Built around rounds and payments |
| Domestic cleaner, gardener or pest control | ServiceM8 | Lists these industries, unlimited users, priced in pounds |
What does the switch cost? A worked example
Take a 5-person team. On Jobber's monthly terms, Connect for 5 users was $199 a month and Grow for 5 users was $299, before any sales tax, and the pound cost changes with the exchange rate. Compare the pound prices:
| App and plan | Monthly cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jobber Connect (5 users, no commitment) | $199 | USD; excludes sales tax where applicable |
| Jobber Grow (5 users, no commitment) | $299 | USD; adds optional line items and job costing |
| Tradify Pro | £185 | 5 x £37; certificates included; VAT treatment not stated |
| ServiceM8 Growing | £59 | Up to 150 jobs a month; unlimited users |
| ServiceM8 Premium | £119 | Up to 500 jobs a month |
| Powered Now Professional | £160 ex VAT | 5 x £32; certificates and MTD |
| YourTradebase | £89 ex VAT | £29 + 4 x £15 |
For a team with a modest job count, ServiceM8 is the cheapest like-for-like move. For a team that needs certificates, Tradify and Powered Now cost a similar amount to Jobber but are priced in pounds and built for UK paperwork.
Who should stay with Jobber?
Jobber is not a bad choice, and we would not tell everyone to leave. Stay if you run a cleaning, lawn care, landscaping or other domestic service business, you rely on its online booking and client features, and you do not need UK certificates or Sage. Its Grow plan adds optional line items (good-better-best quotes), automatic time tracking, job costing and two-way text messaging, and Plus adds an AI Receptionist and a Marketing Suite. Those are strong tools. The main risks are the dollar pricing, which makes your costs move with the exchange rate, and the 2026 price rises. If you pay annually, plan any move for your renewal date rather than mid-term.
Our verdict
For UK trades that issue certificates, switch to Tradify. For the best value, especially with a larger team, go to ServiceM8. For window and cleaning rounds, Squeegee is the low-cost UK option. If you run a cleaning or gardening business and like Jobber's booking and client features, there is no urgent reason to leave, as long as you accept dollar pricing.
How do you switch from Jobber without losing data?
- Run a trial alongside Jobber. Tradify, ServiceM8, Powered Now and Fergus offer 14-day trials; YourTradebase offers 30 days.
- Export clients and properties. Include service addresses, not just billing addresses.
- Export products and services. Your price list is the slowest thing to rebuild.
- Save PDFs of quotes, invoices and job notes you may need for disputes or warranties.
- Re-create recurring work. Jobber users often have many repeat visits; set these up before the first missed slot.
- Move payments. Jobber Payments in the UK charges 1.4% plus 20p per transaction. Set up the new app's card payments and update any saved payment links.
- Check Xero. Because Jobber's sync is one-way, Xero already holds your invoices. Disconnect Jobber and connect the new app, then look for duplicate contacts.
- Watch your renewal date. If you paid Jobber annually or chose a 1-year commitment, switch when it ends.
Tip: make sure your online booking link on your website and Google profile points to the new app on day one, or new enquiries will land in an account you no longer check.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jobber available in the UK?
Yes. Jobber has a UK pricing page and supports UK card payments through Jobber Payments at 1.4% plus 20p per transaction. But when we checked on 12 October 2026, its UK pricing page showed prices in US dollars only, and we found no UK office, UK phone number or UK certificates.
How much does Jobber cost in the UK?
Jobber's UK pricing page showed US dollars when we checked: Core $49 a month with no commitment, or $29 a month billed annually. Connect starts at $139 and Grow at $199 a month on monthly terms. Prices exclude sales tax where applicable. Extra users cost $29 a month each.
What is cheaper than Jobber?
ServiceM8 has a free plan for 30 jobs a month and paid plans from £25 a month with unlimited users. Squeegee starts at £15.83 a month plus VAT for round-based work. Powered Now Business is £28 a month ex VAT. All three price in pounds, so there is no currency risk.
Does Jobber do gas safety or EICR certificates?
We did not find UK electrical or gas certificates on Jobber's pages. Jobber has job checklists from its Connect plan, but not named UK forms such as an EICR or CP12. Tradify (from Pro), Powered Now (from Professional) and Fergus all offer UK certificates.
Does Jobber work with Xero in the UK?
Yes, on Connect and Grow. Jobber's help centre says the Xero link supports the UK but is one-way, sending clients, products, invoices, payments and refunds from Jobber to Xero. Tradify, ServiceM8, Fergus and Powered Now also link to Xero.
Did Jobber put its prices up in 2026?
According to PricingSaaS, a third-party tracker, Jobber's monthly list prices rose on 6 April 2026: Core from $29 to $49, Connect from $99 to $139 and Grow from $149 to $199. The annual discount was cut to 25% a week later.
Sources and checks
Prices, features and ratings were checked on 12 October 2026 against these sources. Software prices change often, so confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
- Jobber UK pricing page
- Jobber Payments in the UK (help centre)
- Jobber and Xero integration (help centre)
- Jobber price history on PricingSaaS
- Jobber on Capterra UK
- Tradify UK pricing page
- Tradify on Trustpilot
- ServiceM8 UK pricing page
- Powered Now pricing page
- Fergus UK pricing page
- Squeegee pricing page
- Whito: best software for UK window cleaners
- YourTradebase pricing page