Jobber vs Housecall Pro for electrical
Our electrical verdict
Housecall Pro. Residential electrical increasingly sells $3k–$10k installs; financing those is HCP's home turf. Jobber remains right for troubleshooting-and-repair books.
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How does Jobber fit electrical work?
Jobber covers electrical service work well at $30/mo less, and its simplicity suits one-truck operations quoting small jobs daily.
| Plan | Annual billing | Monthly billing | Users incl. | Extra seat | Key limits |
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| Core | $39/mo | $49/mo | 1 | — |
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| Connect | $119/mo | $169/mo | 5 | $29/user/mo |
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| Grow | $199/mo | $349/mo | 15 | $29/user/mo |
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How does Housecall Pro fit electrical work?
Housecall Pro is our #1 electrical pick: panel changes, generator and EV-charger installs sell better with financing and a polished homeowner flow.
| Plan | Annual billing | Monthly billing | Users incl. | Extra seat | Key limits |
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| Basic | $59/mo | $79/mo | 1 | — |
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| Essentials | $149/mo | $189/mo | 5 | $35/user/mo |
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| MAX | $299/mo | — | — | — |
Listed as "from $299/mo"; final price is quoted per shop. |
What prices have Jobber or Housecall Pro changed recently?
$129/mo (annual billing)$149/mo (annual billing)
Housecall Pro raised Essentials annual-billing pricing from $129 to $149/mo. Monthly billing rose from $169 to $189. User cap unchanged at 5. Log entry
$45/mo (monthly billing)$49/mo (monthly billing)
Jobber raised Core monthly-billing pricing from $45 to $49/mo. Annual-billing price held at $39/mo, widening the annual discount to about 20%. Log entry
$109/mo (annual billing)$119/mo (annual billing)
Jobber raised Connect annual-billing pricing from $109 to $119/mo. Included users unchanged at 5; extra seats still $29/user/mo. Log entry
Fully quote-gated"From $299/mo" floor listed publicly
Housecall Pro added a public "from $299/mo" price floor to the MAX tier, which was previously fully quote-gated. Final MAX pricing is still quoted per shop. Log entry
Every change we’ve ever recorded is public in the pricing change log.
Questions contractors actually ask
Is Jobber or Housecall Pro better for electricians?
Housecall Pro for install-heavy residential shops (financing on panel upgrades and EV chargers), Jobber for service-call books on a budget — $149 vs $119/mo for 5 users, annual billing, verified Aug 24, 2026.
What does the wire cost this week?
Our electrical job calculator prices from this week's verified Romex 12/2 shelf price across 20 metros — check the calculator for the current stamped number before you quote.
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