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Kickserv vs Jobber for small field service teams

Short answer. Kickserv costs less. Start is $60 a month for 5 users, Run is $119 for 10 users, and Scale is $199 for 20 users. Jobber Connect is $199 a month for 5 users with no commitment, or $149 billed yearly. Kickserv offers a 30 day free trial and says you save 20% on an annual plan. Jobber offers 14 days with no card and sells an AI Receptionist add-on. We read both pricing pages on October 27, 2026.

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Price side by side

Item	Kickserv	Jobber
5 users	Start, $60/mo	Connect, $199/mo no commitment or $149 billed yearly
10 users	Run, $119/mo	Connect, $299/mo or $229 billed yearly
20 users	Scale, $199/mo	Connect 15 users, $399/mo, plus $29/mo per added user
Yearly billing	Save 20% with annual	Billed yearly, or a 1 year commitment billed monthly
Extra users	Move up a plan	$29/mo per added user
Free trial	30 days	14 days, no card
Payment discount	Kickback: 5% off fees if you process $1,000 to $3,000 a month online	None listed
AI phone tool	None listed	AI Receptionist add-on, $29/mo

Sources: Kickserv pricing and Jobber pricing, checked October 27, 2026. The Kickserv annual toggle did not show a new dollar figure, so we list the 20% savings as stated. Jobber showed a sale of up to 40% off that ends October 30. The table lists regular prices.

What a year costs for 5 users

Kickserv Start runs $720 a year at the monthly price, before the annual discount. Jobber Connect for 5 users runs $2,388 a year with no commitment or $1,788 billed yearly.

What each plan adds

Kickserv Start: contact form for your site, email and text reminders, over 20 reports, time and expense tracking, and QuickBooks Online.
Kickserv Run: adds dispatch mapping, GPS check-ins, custom fields, and custom reports. QuickBooks Desktop is $50 a month.
Kickserv Scale: adds custom templates and reviews.
Jobber Connect: adds automated reminders, automatic payments, checklists, quote and invoice follow-ups, and QuickBooks Online sync to Core.

Which to pick

Pick Kickserv if price per user matters most and you need the basics. Pick Jobber if you want an AI receptionist add-on and two-way texting on Grow. Jobber Connect starts at $139 a month for 1 user with no commitment, so a solo owner pays less on Jobber Core at $49.

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FAQ

Is Kickserv cheaper than Jobber? Yes, for teams. Kickserv Start is $60 a month for 5 users. Jobber Connect for 5 users is $199 with no commitment or $149 billed yearly.

How long is the Kickserv free trial? 30 days on every plan. Jobber offers 14 days with no card.

Does Kickserv have an annual discount? Yes. Kickserv says you save 20% with an annual subscription.

What is Kickserv Kickback? A 5% discount on monthly fees if you process a minimum in online payments each month. The minimum is $1,000 on Start, $2,000 on Run, and $3,000 on Scale.

Does Kickserv work with QuickBooks? Yes. QuickBooks Online is on Start. QuickBooks Desktop is $50 a month on Run.

Checked 2026-10-27. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.