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LoadBearing CRM vs. Jobber: Which is right for your contracting business?

Jobber is a solid generalist field-service tool. LoadBearing is purpose-built for roofing, siding, and exterior contractors — with aerial measurements, material ordering, and job profitability baked in from the first plan.

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Pricing at a glance

Both platforms price by team size — here's how the monthly plans line up.

Plan levelLoadBearing CRMJobber
Solo / starterBasic — $35/mo (1 user)Core — $39/mo (1 user)
Small teamPro — $215/mo (2 users, full Jobs module)Connect — $119/mo (up to 5 users) or Grow — $199/mo (up to 10)
Growing operationPro Unlimited — $485/mo (unlimited users)Plus — $599/mo (up to 15 users, extra users $29/user/mo)

Jobber pricing shown at monthly billing as of July 2026 (getjobber.com/pricing). LoadBearing add-ons: SMS Texting $75/mo, Email Marketing $70/mo, Pro Documents $75/mo. Jobber gates two-way SMS and job costing to its $199/mo Grow plan; its Marketing Suite is a $79/mo add-on.

Feature comparison

FeatureLoadBearing CRMJobber
Client CRM with lead qualification scoring✓ 11-point scoring on every plan✕ No built-in lead scoring
Estimates with e-signature✓ All plans✓ All plans (markups gated to higher tiers)
Invoicing with online payments✓ Stripe payments on every plan✓ Jobber Payments (2.9% + 30¢)
Job costing & profitability breakdown✓ Included in ProGrow plan ($199/mo) and up
EagleView aerial roof measurements✓ Native integration✕ Not built in
ABC Supply material ordering from inside a job✓ Native integration✕ Not available
Work orders for crews & subcontractors✓ Included in ProJob forms / limited equivalents
Customer portal with live job status✓ Included in Pro✓ Client hub
Two-way SMS texting$75/mo add-on (any plan)Grow plan ($199/mo) and up
Email marketing campaigns$70/mo add-on (any plan)Marketing Suite add-on ($79/mo)
Public intake forms with QR codes✓ Every plan✓ Request forms
Google Calendar two-way sync✓ Included✓ Included
GPS crew tracking & routing✕ Not offered✓ Connect plan and up
QuickBooks sync✕ Not yet available✓ Connect plan and up
Industry focusRoofing, siding & exterior contractors50+ general field-service industries

The honest verdict

Choose Jobber if you run a general field-service business (lawn care, cleaning, HVAC service calls) with larger crews that need GPS tracking and QuickBooks sync — its Connect plan covers more users for less.

Choose LoadBearing if you're a roofing, siding, or exterior contractor who bids project work. Aerial measurements, supplier ordering, work orders, change orders, and per-job profit tracking are the core product — not add-ons bolted onto a generic scheduler. And solo contractors start at $35/mo, less than Jobber Core.

Why contractors switch to LoadBearing

Frequently asked questions

Is LoadBearing cheaper than Jobber?

For solo contractors, yes — LoadBearing Basic is $35/mo versus Jobber Core at $39/mo, and it includes estimates with e-signature, invoicing with online payments, and intake forms. For mid-size teams Jobber's Connect plan covers more seats at a lower sticker price, but two-way texting and job costing push you to Jobber's $199/mo Grow plan, while LoadBearing includes job costing in Pro.

Can I migrate my data from Jobber to LoadBearing?

Yes. LoadBearing offers free data migration — clients, jobs, and estimates — when you sign up, including a white-glove migration with the 3-year price-lock contract offering.

Does LoadBearing integrate with EagleView like Jobber does?

LoadBearing has a native EagleView integration: order aerial measurement reports from inside a job and pull roof and wall measurements straight into your planning. Jobber does not offer a built-in EagleView integration.

Does LoadBearing offer a free trial?

Yes — you can start a free trial with no credit card required, and subscribe later from your settings once you've seen it work with your own jobs.

Who is Jobber better for?

Jobber is a strong fit for high-volume, route-based service businesses across many industries — especially teams that need GPS fleet tracking and QuickBooks sync today. LoadBearing focuses specifically on project-based exterior contracting.

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