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DetailKit vs Jobber

Jobber is genuinely excellent software — for trades that quote every job on-site. It's built for plumbers and landscapers, not detailers, so nothing in it knows a truck costs more than a sedan.

Jobber: from $29/moThe most polished field-service platform for small trades — quoting, scheduling, invoicing, payments.

Side by side

JobberDetailKit
Entry price$29/mo annual ($49 month-to-month), 1 user$19/mo flat — one plan, unlimited bookings
Built forHome-service trades (plumbing, lawn, HVAC)Solo mobile detailers only
Detailing-native (built for cars)NoYes
Vehicle-size pricing (sedan / SUV / truck / van)NoYes
Online booking pageYesYes
Client booking without creating an accountYesYes
Travel-radius check at bookingNoYes
Deposits to your own Venmo / CashAppVia Jobber Payments onlyYes — straight to your Venmo / CashApp, we never touch your money
Extra users+$29/user/moN/A — solo only
Setup timeA day or two to configureAbout 10 minutes

Competitor pricing and features reflect published entry plans as of mid-2026 and may change — always check their site. Jobber is a capable product; this page is about fit, not quality.

Choose Jobber if…

  • You quote custom jobs on-site and want proper estimates, invoices and job costing.
  • You'll grow into a crew and want scheduling that scales with users.
  • You want a mature, battle-tested app with deep integrations (QuickBooks, etc.).

Choose DetailKit if…

  • You detail cars and want a page that quotes each vehicle size automatically.
  • You want deposits landing in your own Venmo/CashApp, not routed through platform payments.
  • You want a booking link live tonight, not a weekend of setup.

Common questions

Jobber's Core plan is only $29 — why not just use it?
Because it's a general trades tool. You'd still be quoting every SUV and truck by hand, and it has no travel-radius screen or vehicle-size menu. DetailKit does those out of the box for $19.
Does DetailKit do invoicing like Jobber?
Not the full job-costing suite. We keep a client list, job history and deposits. If invoicing and estimates are the core of your workflow, Jobber is the stronger tool — that's an honest call.
Can I take deposits with DetailKit like Jobber Payments?
Yes, but differently. DetailKit never processes payments — you collect deposits straight into your own Venmo or CashApp, so there's no processing cut and the money is yours immediately.

Try the $19 option first.

Start free for 14 days — no card, no commitment. Then $19/mo flat, cancel any time.

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