PaintQuote Pro vs Jobber: painting-specific quoting vs all-in-one ops
PaintQuote Pro is painting-specific; Jobber is a general field-service platform. PaintQuote Pro does the paint coverage, coats and production-rate math for you and prices flat at $69.99/mo with every seat included, starting with 2 free quotes and no credit card. Jobber starts at $29/mo (Core, billed annually), but the quoting features painters actually want — rich visual quotes, automated follow-ups, two-way SMS — begin on the Grow plan at $149/mo, and every additional user is $29/mo. If painting estimates are the job, PaintQuote Pro is faster and cheaper to run; if you need full scheduling, dispatch, routing and a large integration ecosystem across trades, Jobber does far more than quote.
Shopping for a Jobber alternative that actually knows painting? PaintQuote Pro skips the generic line-item math and the per-seat bill — flat price, paint-specific estimating, and a native iPhone app.
No credit card required.
PaintQuote Pro vs Jobber, side by side
The differences that decide it for a painting crew. Jobber figures link to their own pricing page.
| PaintQuote Pro | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free to start · $69.99/mo Unlimited | From $29/mo (Core, annual) |
| Pricing model | Flat — every seat included | Per user, tiered plans |
| Paint-specific math (coverage, coats, production rates) | Built in | Manual |
| Free to try | 2 free quotes, no card | 14-day trial |
| Mobile | Native iOS app · Android PWA | iOS & Android |
| Best for | Painting contractors who want accurate quotes fast | Multi-trade or field-service operations that need scheduling and dispatch first |
Jobber pricing and terms verified from their official pricing page on Aug 7, 2026. Plans change — confirm current rates before you buy.
What it costs as your crew grows
PaintQuote Pro is flat — one price, every seat included. Jobber charges per user. At list prices (Aug 7, 2026):
Solo painter (1 user)
Small crew (3 users)
Larger crew (5 users)
Illustrative, at each vendor’s published list prices on Aug 7, 2026. PaintQuote Pro Unlimited is $69.99/mo ($599.99/yr) flat.
Where PaintQuote Pro wins
- Purpose-built for painters — coverage, coats and production-rate math built in
- Flat price, every seat included — no per-user fees
- Quote on site from your phone in 10–15 minutes
- 2 free quotes to start, no credit card
Where Jobber wins
Facts, not opinions — Jobber genuinely leads in these areas:
- Deep field-service operations: scheduling, dispatch, routing and GPS
- Invoicing, card/ACH payments and QuickBooks/Xero sync built in
- 100+ app integrations (QuickBooks, Zapier, Home Depot)
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Large, established community of home-service pros
Where PaintQuote Pro falls short
- • Native app is iOS-only; on Android it runs as an installable web app (PWA), not a Google Play app
- • No free-forever plan — 2 free quotes to start, then paid
- • Fewer third-party integrations than a mature platform like Jobber
- • Newer and smaller than category veterans like PaintScout
Trade-offs with Jobber
- • Not painting-specific — no built-in paint coverage, coats or production-rate math
- • Per-user pricing: $29/user/month beyond the users included in your plan
- • The quoting features painters want (rich visual quotes, automated follow-ups, two-way SMS) start on the Grow plan — $149/mo annually, $199/mo monthly
- • No free-forever plan — a 14-day trial only
Quote your next job in 10–15 minutes
PaintQuote Pro builds a professional painting quote before you leave the driveway. 2 free quotes to start — no credit card.
Download the iOS AppPaintQuote Pro vs Jobber — FAQ
Is PaintQuote Pro a good Jobber alternative for painters?
Yes, if painting estimates are your main job. PaintQuote Pro does paint-specific coverage, coats and production-rate math that Jobber doesn’t, at a flat price with no per-seat fees. Jobber is the better fit if you need full scheduling, dispatch and a big integration ecosystem across multiple trades.
How much does Jobber cost compared to PaintQuote Pro?
Jobber’s Core plan starts at $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo month-to-month), but painter-grade quoting — rich visual quotes, automated follow-ups, two-way SMS — starts on the Grow plan at $149/mo billed annually, plus $29/user/mo for additional users (verified Aug 7, 2026 on getjobber.com/pricing). PaintQuote Pro is flat $69.99/mo Unlimited with every seat included, and free to start with 2 quotes.
Does Jobber have painting-specific estimating?
No. Jobber is a general field-service platform, so you build painting quotes from generic line items and do the coverage, coats and production-rate math yourself. PaintQuote Pro has that painting math built in, which is where underbids usually come from when a tool leaves it to you.
Does PaintQuote Pro do scheduling and dispatch like Jobber?
Not to Jobber’s depth. Jobber leads on scheduling, dispatch, routing, GPS tracking and its 100+ integrations. PaintQuote Pro focuses on fast, accurate painting quotes and customer follow-up; many painters run it for estimating and keep a separate tool for heavy operations.
Does PaintQuote Pro have an Android app like Jobber?
Jobber has native iOS and Android apps. PaintQuote Pro has a native iPhone app; on Android it runs as an installable web app (PWA) you add to your home screen — there is no Google Play app yet. If a native Android app is a must-have, that’s a point for Jobber.
Can I try both before deciding?
Yes. Jobber offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card on the Grow plan; PaintQuote Pro gives you 2 free quotes with no credit card and no time limit. Build a real quote in each and see which one fits how you actually work.
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Build and send a real painting quote in 10–15 minutes. 2 free quotes, no credit card.