ValLedger vs Jobber
The short version: Jobber Core is $29/month for 1 user, which is cheaper than ValLedger. But job costing and route optimization require Jobber Grow at $149/month. ValLedger includes every feature at $59/month for 1–5 users: job costing, expenses, routing, GPS clock-in, 1099 tracking and QuickBooks sync. At matching capability that is $90/month less.
Jobber pricing and features verified against their own pricing page and help centre on July 27, 2026. Annual-billing list rates.
| Feature | ValLedger | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $59/mo — 1–5 users | $29/mo — 1 user |
| Price with job costing + route optimization | $59/mo | $149/mo — Grow |
| Per-user fees | None up to 5 users | $29/user/month |
| Job costing & profitability | Included | Grow $149+ |
| Route optimization | Included | Connect $99+ |
| 1099 subcontractor tracking | Included | Not available |
| Spanish across the whole product | Office + field | Mobile app |
| Every feature on every plan | Yes | Tiered |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Choose Jobber if…
They are a good product. Here is where they genuinely win.
- You are a single operator who only needs quoting, scheduling and invoicing. Core at $29/month is cheaper than anything we offer
- You rely on a specific Jobber marketplace integration we don't support
- You want the largest community and template library in the category
Choose ValLedger if…
Mostly a question of crew size and whether you need costing.
- You have a crew. Five users cost $59 total here, versus $29/user/month on top of Jobber's plan
- You need job costing or expense tracking without jumping to Jobber Grow at $149/month
- You pay subcontractors, and Jobber has no 1099 tracking at any price
- Your team works in Spanish beyond just the phone app
What Jobber gates behind higher plans
These features exist in Jobber — the difference is what you pay to reach them.
1099 subcontractor tracking
Jobber has no subcontractor payment or 1099-NEC module at any tier. Its only "1099" is the 1099-K that Stripe issues to you for your own card volume.
Job costing
Real, but requires the Grow plan at $149/month. Automated job costing is Plus-only.
Expense tracking
Real, but requires Connect at $99/month. Not on Core.
Route optimization & GPS
Both require Connect at $99/month ($139 month-to-month). Not on Core.
QuickBooks / Xero sync
Requires Connect at $99/month. Not available on Core.
Per-user pricing
Every seat beyond the plan's included count is $29/month.
Jobber comparison FAQ
Is ValLedger cheaper than Jobber?
Not at the entry tier — Jobber Core starts at $29/month for 1 user, and ValLedger starts at $59/month. The difference appears once you need job costing and route optimization: those require Jobber Grow at $149/month, while ValLedger includes them at $59/month for up to 5 users — a difference of $90/month.
Does Jobber charge per user?
Yes — $29/user/month. ValLedger's $59/month Starter plan covers 1–5 users with no per-seat charge.
Does Jobber track 1099 subcontractor payments?
Jobber has no subcontractor payment or 1099-NEC module at any tier. Its only "1099" is the 1099-K that Stripe issues to you for your own card volume.
When is Jobber the better choice?
You are a single operator who only needs quoting, scheduling and invoicing. Core at $29/month is cheaper than anything we offer You rely on a specific Jobber marketplace integration we don't support You want the largest community and template library in the category
Try ValLedger free for 14 days
Every feature on every plan. No credit card required, no per-user fees up to 5 users.