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A Jobber alternative with no subscription
BuiltCRM is a custom-built CRM for field-service businesses. You pay once ($1,290 Standard or $1,497 Pro, or in 3 installments), and there is no subscription to us. Jobber is a hosted product you rent by the month, priced by plan and team size. If you want to start today with a free trial, Jobber is a fine choice. If you would rather stop paying monthly and keep your data and code in your own accounts, BuiltCRM is the alternative.
Updated October 2026. Jobber's prices are from getjobber.com/pricing and may have changed; check there before you decide.
Jobber vs BuiltCRM at a glance
| Topic | JOBBER | BUILTCRM |
|---|---|---|
| HOW YOU PAY | Monthly or annual subscription, set by plan and number of users | One-time $1,290 (Standard) or $1,497 (Pro), or 3 installments. No subscription to us |
| EXTRA TEAM MEMBERS | $29 per month for each user beyond the plan's included users | No per-user subscription |
| GETTING STARTED | Start today; 14-day free trial | Built around your workflow in about 2-3 weeks, then a 14-day test of your own build |
| WHERE YOUR DATA LIVES | On Jobber's servers | In your own accounts. Your data is 100% yours |
| SOURCE CODE | Not available | Full source code on your own accounts, licensed to you forever |
| HOSTING AND TEXTING | Included in the subscription | Hosting, database and texting providers bill you directly (many have free tiers) |
| CHANGING HOW IT WORKS | Within the settings and integrations Jobber offers | Any change can be built; custom features are scoped on a call |
| BEST FOR | Teams that want a ready-made product today and are happy to rent it | Owners who want to stop paying monthly and want a system shaped to their jobs |
What the cost looks like over three years
Jobber's published monthly price (no commitment) for the Grow plan with 5 users is $299 a month. Over 36 months that is $10,764. Committing for a year or paying annually lowers it, so check Jobber's page for your own numbers.
BuiltCRM Standard is $1,290 once, which equals roughly 4 to 5 months of that Jobber plan. On top of that you pay your own hosting, database and texting providers, and many of those have free tiers, so the real figure depends on how much your team uses.
A solo operator on Jobber's Core plan (1 user, $49 a month on monthly billing, less when billed annually) pays about $1,764 over 36 months. At that size the difference is small, and the case for BuiltCRM rests on owning your data and code rather than on savings.
Put your own monthly cost into the savings calculator to see your numbers.
What BuiltCRM includes
Standard ($1,290): customer database, jobs with photos, team roles, Google Maps routes, Google Calendar sync, text and email notifications, invoices with automatic sales tax by ZIP, and parts tracking.
Pro ($1,497): everything in Standard plus team sales and profit stats and a parts sales tax report.
Custom: features beyond these are scoped on a 30-minute call.
BuiltCRM is built from a template that runs a real service company every day, then adapted to how your business works.
When Jobber is the better choice
- You want to start today with no build time.
- You prefer a hosted product where the vendor runs updates and support.
- You rely on something we do not offer. Ask us before you buy; custom features are scoped on a call.
- You are a very small team, and a low monthly fee is easier for you than a one-time payment.
When BuiltCRM is the better choice
- You are tired of per-user and per-month fees growing as you hire.
- You want your customer data and the source code in your own accounts.
- You want the system to follow your workflow instead of the other way around.
Frequently asked questions
Is BuiltCRM a replacement for Jobber?
It covers the daily workflow of a repair or field-service company: customers, jobs with photos, team roles, routes, calendar sync, notifications, invoices with automatic sales tax by ZIP, and parts tracking. It is built for you from a template rather than hosted as a product you sign up for. If you depend on a feature that is not listed, ask before you buy.
How much does BuiltCRM cost compared with Jobber?
BuiltCRM Standard is $1,290 and Pro is $1,497, paid once or in 3 installments, with no subscription to us. Hosting, database and texting providers bill you directly, and many have free tiers. Jobber charges a monthly subscription by plan and team size, for example $299 a month for the Grow plan with 5 users on monthly billing, plus $29 a month for each extra user and card processing fees of 2.9% + 30¢ (Jobber's published prices, October 2026).
Do I pay per user?
No. BuiltCRM has no subscription, so there is no per-user fee to us. Your hosting provider's own pricing applies.
Who owns the data and the code?
Your data is 100% yours. The full source code is set up on your own accounts and licensed to you forever.
How long until I can use it?
After you send your setup details, the build takes about 2-3 weeks. Then you have 14 days to test it, and we fix bugs for free.
Is there a free trial like Jobber's?
No. Jobber offers a 14-day free trial of its product. With BuiltCRM you test your own build for 14 days after handover, and bugs are fixed free. See the Terms for the refund policy.
Can BuiltCRM calculate sales tax?
Yes. Invoices include automatic sales tax by ZIP code, and the Pro plan adds a parts sales tax report.
When should I stay with Jobber?
If you want to start today with no build time, prefer a hosted product with vendor-run updates and support, or run a very small team where a low monthly fee suits you better than a one-time payment.
Jobber is a trademark of Jobber Technologies Inc. BuiltCRM is a service of Ramics-repair Inc. and is not affiliated with Jobber. Jobber prices are from getjobber.com/pricing, October 2026, and exclude taxes.