Jobber is a strong field service app. Expansion OS is built for contractors who want texting, follow-up, reviews and marketing in one system, set up for their trade. Here's how they compare, with prices checked on Jobber's own pricing page.
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Green checks show who comes out ahead on each line. Where Jobber wins, we say so.
| What you're comparing | Expansion OS | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest solo plan | Starter: $97/mo | Core: $49/mo |
| Solo plan with two-way texting | Starter: $97/mo | Grow: $199/mo (two-way SMS starts on Grow) |
| 5-user team | Pro: $297/mo, texting, follow-up and setup included | Connect: $199/mo, or Grow with two-way SMS: $299/mo |
| Two-way texting with customers | Every plan | Grow and Plus plans |
| Missed-call follow-up | Instant text-back on every plan | Receptionist add-on: $29/mo (included on Plus) |
| Automated quote follow-up | Pro and Done-For-You | Connect and higher |
| Google review requests | Every plan | Reviews add-on |
| Marketing campaigns | Email campaigns on Pro and Done-For-You | Marketing Suite add-on: $99/mo (included on Plus) |
| Job costing, routing and GPS | Not included | Included on higher plans |
| Setup | Set up for your trade on Pro and Done-For-You | Guided onboarding sessions on higher plans |
| Try before you commit | 30-day money-back guarantee | 14-day free trial, no card needed |
| Price protection | Founding members locked for life | Standard pricing and promotions |
Jobber prices are monthly, no-commitment list prices from Jobber's pricing page, checked September 22, 2026. Jobber offers lower rates with annual or 1-year commitments. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
Jobber is a trademark of its owner. Expansion OS is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jobber.
Both are solid. The right choice depends on whether your bigger problem is running jobs or winning them.
Texting, follow-up and review requests come standard. Founding members keep their price for as long as they stay.
For solo operators who want to stop missing calls and get paid faster.
Billed monthly
Includes
Texting and calling usage billed separately by usage.
For growing crews that want the whole system, set up for them.
Billed monthly
Everything in Starter, plus
Includes $15/mo in texting and calling credit. Most contractors never go over.
For owners who want it built and managed for them.
Billed monthly
Everything in Pro, plus
Includes $30/mo in texting and calling credit.
Switching is a big decision. Use Expansion OS for 30 days. If it's not right for your business, email us and we'll refund your first payment.
Straight answers for contractors comparing Expansion OS and Jobber.
It is if your priority is winning more jobs: two-way texting on every plan, missed-call text-back, automated follow-up, review requests and email campaigns in one app, set up for your trade. If you mainly need job costing, routing and GPS, Jobber may fit better.
Not at the entry level. Jobber Core starts lower for one user. Once you want two-way texting, Jobber's Grow plan lists at $199 a month for one user, while every Expansion OS plan includes texting. For a 5-user team, Expansion OS Pro is $297 a month and Jobber Grow is $299 a month at monthly list prices.
Yes. Export your client list from Jobber as a spreadsheet and import it during setup. On Pro and Done-For-You, we help you with the import.
No. Expansion OS focuses on answering leads, quoting, getting paid, follow-up and reviews. If job costing or routing is a must-have, Jobber is the better fit.
Instead of a free trial, every plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Pro and Done-For-You include setup for your trade so you're not starting from a blank account.
The first 100 contractors who join lock in their monthly price for as long as they stay subscribed. When the spots are gone, founding pricing is gone.