Jobber charges more for less.
SMS texting costs $199/mo on Jobber. On Halden Pro it's included from $59/mo. Zero per-user fees. Zero payment markup. Built for contractors who actually work.
- ✓SMS texting included from $59/mo — Jobber requires their $199/mo Grow plan.
- ✓Zero per-user fees, ever — Jobber charges $29 per user over your plan limit.
- ✓Zero payment markup — Jobber charges 3.1% + 30¢, above standard processing rates.
Pricing at a Glance
Halden Pro
Jobber
*Jobber's $49/mo plan excludes SMS, QuickBooks, and most field features. Effective cost for a comparable feature set is $199-$349/mo.
Feature by Feature
| Feature | Halden Pro | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/mo | $49/mo* |
| SMS included | ✅ Yes, from $59/mo | ❌ Requires $199/mo Grow plan |
| Per-user fees | ✅ None, ever | ❌ $29/user over limit |
| Payment markup | ✅ None | ❌ 3.1% + 30¢ (above standard) |
| QuickBooks sync | ✅ Team plan | ❌ Requires $149/mo Connect plan |
| AI estimating | ✅ Built in | ❌ Not available |
| Consumer financing | ⏳ Coming Soon | ❌ Not available |
| Email open tracking | ✅ Built in | ❌ Not available |
| Contract signing | ✅ Built in | ❌ Add-on |
| GPS time tracking | ✅ Built in | ✅ Yes |
Jobber built for the office. Halden Pro built for the job site.
Paying for SMS separately?
Jobber requires their $199/mo Grow plan just to text your customers. Halden Pro includes two-way SMS texting from the $59/mo Starter plan.
Getting charged per user?
Add a crew member on Jobber and you're paying more every month. Halden Pro has zero per-user fees on every plan, forever.
Losing margin to payment markups?
Jobber charges above standard card processing rates. Halden Pro passes through standard rates with zero markup — you keep more of every job.
Switch from Jobber in 15 minutes.
Import your customer list, set up your pricebook, and send your first estimate — all before lunch.
Get started freeFrequently Asked Questions
Is Halden Pro cheaper than Jobber?
For most independent contractors, yes. Jobber's $49/mo Core plan excludes SMS and QuickBooks sync — getting a comparable feature set means moving to Jobber's $149-$199/mo plans. Halden Pro includes SMS, QuickBooks sync, and AI estimating from $59/mo with zero per-user fees.
Does Jobber charge extra for SMS texting?
Yes. Jobber requires the $199/mo Grow plan for two-way SMS texting. Halden Pro includes SMS from the $59/mo Starter plan.
Does Jobber charge per user?
Yes. Jobber charges $29 per user once you exceed your plan's user limit. Halden Pro has zero per-user fees on every plan, no matter how many people are on your team.
Does Jobber mark up payment processing?
Jobber's payment processing runs at 3.1% + 30¢, above standard card processing rates. Halden Pro passes through standard rates with zero markup.
Can I migrate from Jobber to Halden Pro?
Yes. Import your customer list, set up your pricebook, and send your first estimate — most contractors are fully switched over in under 15 minutes.