MEPSub vs Jobber

MEPSub vs Jobber

Jobber is simple field-service software for solo & small teams. Here's an honest, side-by-side look at how it compares with MEPSub — the all-in-one platform built by an MEP/HVAC contractor to run both your project and field-service work.

The short version

Which one is right for you?

Where MEPSub wins

MEPSub is free for up to 3 users, then $15 per user plus only the module packs you need (everything is $48 per user), with real job costing and the entire construction layer Jobber has none of.

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Where Jobber is stronger

Jobber's simplicity, brand awareness and polished UX for a dead-simple solo operator.

Feature by feature

MEPSub vs Jobber

CapabilityMEPSubJobber
CategoryAll-in-one (service + project)Field service
Best fit (size)Solo–mid MEPSolo–small
Primary tradesMEP/HVAC/mechanicalHome services/lawn
FIELD SERVICE
Field-service side✓✓
Dispatch / scheduling✓✓
Service tickets✓✓
Invoicing & payments✓✓
Built-in phone system✓ MEPSub Phone~ AI Receptionist line only
SMS / texting✓✓
PROJECT / CONSTRUCTION
Project/construction side✓✗
Submittals (commercial)✓✗
Takeoffs / estimating✓~
Project management✓✗
PLATFORM
Customer portal✓✓
AI features✓✗
QuickBooks✓✓
Built for MEP✓✗
PRICING & TERMS
Free tier✓✗
Public pricing✓✓
Entry priceFree / from $15 user$39/mo
10 users — one side (service or projects)$270/mo~$349–599/mo
10 users — service and projects$330/moNeeds a second system
Setup / onboarding feeNoneNone
ContractMonth-to-monthMonth-to-month
✓ Full~ Partial / add-on✗ Not available

Jobber details are based on public information as of 2026 — verify current pricing with the vendor. MEPSub pricing is live from our own plans.

The real comparison

One system vs two

Most MEP contractors run service calls and project work. Jobber is built for field service — here’s what that means day to day.

Running on Jobber

  • Jobber for dispatch, service tickets and invoicing
  • A separate project tool for submittals, RFIs, AIA billing and CPM
  • Two customer lists and two logins — re-keying between them
  • Two bills, and nothing ties the estimate to the job and the invoice

Running on MEPSub

  • Service and projects on one customer and job record
  • Estimate → job → invoice without re-keying
  • Core + the packs you use: one side $27/user, both sides $33/user
  • Phone system built in — MEPSub Phone puts calls, texts and fax on the same record
  • One login for office and field — month-to-month, no setup fee
In fairness

Jobber at a glance

Jobber — strengths

  • Lowest entry price
  • Clean quote→schedule→invoice→pay flow
  • Good client communication

Jobber — watch-outs

  • Cost scales sharply with staff
  • Weak reporting and job costing
  • Mobile lag; no true offline

Run the whole job — service and projects in one place

Start free with up to 3 users and add packs as you grow. Built for MEP, month-to-month, no setup fee.

New in MEPSub

What we shipped since September

Comparisons go stale fast. These are the newest parts of MEPSub — the full list is in the changelog.

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