Jobber is the better choice for lawn care and landscaping crews that want quick setup, clean quoting and a client hub. Service Autopilot is the better choice for high-volume lawn, snow and cleaning companies, often 200 or more recurring accounts, that want deep automation and marketing and will invest time in setup.
From $49/mo (Startup); larger plans several hundred a month
Learning curve
Low
High
Pricing
Service Autopilot’s Startup plan starts at $49 a month, with its main Pro tiers commonly reported in the $199 to $499 a month range and custom pricing above that. Jobber starts around $29 a month billed annually and grows with users.
Features
Automation And Marketing
Service Autopilot’s workflows can trigger emails, texts, tasks and billing from almost any event, which is why large route businesses choose it. Jobber’s automations cover quote follow-ups, reminders and review requests but are lighter.
Routing And Crews
Both offer route optimization and crew scheduling. Service Autopilot adds more options for seasonal and snow routes.
Ease Of Use
Jobber is consistently rated easier to learn. Service Autopilot reviews often mention a steep learning curve and occasional sync issues, balanced by its depth.
Accounting
Both sync with QuickBooks.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Jobber if you run fewer than about 200 recurring accounts or want your team live in a week.
Choose Service Autopilot if you run large recurring routes and want automation to replace office staff time.
We compared Jobber and Service Autopilot on published pricing at one, five and ten users, quoting and invoicing, scheduling and dispatch, payments, accounting sync, mobile apps and the type of business each is built for. Pricing comes from each vendor’s site or, where a vendor only quotes, from widely reported third-party figures, checked in November 2026. Neither vendor paid for this comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jobber better than Service Autopilot?
For small and mid-size lawn crews, Jobber is easier and usually cheaper. Service Autopilot is better for high-volume route businesses.
How much does Service Autopilot cost?
Service Autopilot starts at $49 a month for its Startup plan, with larger plans commonly in the $199 to $499 a month range.
Who owns Service Autopilot?
Service Autopilot is part of Xplor Technologies, which also owns FieldEdge.
