Pillar vs Jobber
Jobber works fine for solo operators who need the basics. But the moment your business grows, you hit walls — no white-label, no project management, no job dependencies, limited scheduling depth.
Pillar gives you those capabilities from day one — plus enterprise features Jobber simply doesn't offer.
Disclaimer: Jobber information on this page is based on publicly available data and product documentation as of February 11, 2026. Features and pricing may vary by plan and may have changed since this page was last updated. For the most current information, please visit the Jobber website or contact their team directly.
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Supported trade types
From HVAC and plumbing to solar, fire protection, and more
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Enterprise features Jobber lacks
White-label, projects, dependencies, contracts, dispatch intelligence, and more
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Feature-by-feature comparison
Where both platforms overlap and where Pillar goes further.
Jobber information based on publicly available data as of early 2026. Feature availability may vary by Jobber plan tier.
Capabilities Jobber does not offer
These are not edge-case features. They are the tools growing businesses need as operations get more complex.
White-Label Branding
Custom logos, colors, subdomain, branded portal, and white-label email domain. Your customers see your company, not ours.
Project Management
Group jobs, estimates, invoices, equipment, and documents under one project with budget and timeline tracking.
EnterpriseJob Dependencies
Finish-to-start, start-to-start, and other dependency types with blocking enforcement and override audit trails.
EnterpriseContract Management
Create contracts from templates with variable substitution, send for approval, and track signatures. Jobber relies on DocuSign.
EnterpriseDynamic Pricing Formulas
Build pricing rules with base cost, materials, labor, and markup. Cascade price changes across your catalog automatically.
EnterpriseAudit Logging
Track 20 event types with IP address, user agent, old/new values, and actor attribution for complete security visibility.
EnterpriseTechnician Skill Matching
Track technician skills with proficiency levels and certifications. Match the right tech to the right job automatically.
Service Location Territories
Define service areas, assign technicians to locations, and get mismatch warnings when scheduling outside assigned zones.
Scheduling that handles real complexity
Jobber handles basic appointment booking. Pillar handles the messy reality of field operations — where one job takes three visits, two technicians share the same time slot, and a customer calls to reschedule mid-week.
- Multi-visit jobs with per-visit checklists and separate technician assignments
- Swim-lane calendar showing all technicians side by side across the week
- Conflict detection that warns before double-booking a technician
- Location mismatch alerts when assigning a tech outside their territory
- Technician skill matching to ensure the right qualifications for each job
- Drag-and-drop rescheduling with real-time conflict checking
Enterprise tools when your business demands them
When you are managing a commercial plumbing project with eight linked jobs, three subcontractors, and a $45,000 budget, you need project management — not just a job list. Jobber does not have these modules.
- Project Management — budget tracking, linked jobs/invoices/equipment, team assignments
- Job Dependencies — 4 dependency types with blocking enforcement and audit trails
- Contract Management — templates, e-signatures, approval tracking, rich text content
- Estimate Versioning — revision chains, line-by-line diffs, and change orders
- Audit Logging — 20 event types with IP, user agent, and old/new value tracking
Capabilities Jobber doesn't offer
Jobber handles the basics well. But when your business needs deeper operational control, these are the gaps no plan upgrade can fill.
White-label branding
Custom logos, colors, subdomain, and branded customer portal. Jobber's Client Hub shows "powered by Jobber" — your customers see their brand, not just yours.
Project management
Group related jobs, invoices, contacts, and documents under a project with budgets, timelines, and status workflows.
Job dependencies
Define prerequisite relationships between jobs — finish-to-start, start-to-start, and more. Essential for complex, multi-phase work.
Contract management
Create, send, and track contracts with native e-signature approval. Jobber relies on a third-party DocuSign integration.
Dynamic pricing formulas
Build pricing from base cost, materials, labor hours, and markup. Cascade price changes across your catalog.
Service location territories
Define service areas by city, region, or zone. Assign technicians to territories and get mismatch alerts when scheduling outside zones.
Technician skill matching
Track certifications and skill levels per technician. Match the right tech to the right job based on required skills.
Audit logging
Track 20 event types with IP address, user agent, old/new values, and actor attribution. Full security audit trail.
Your brand, not ours
Your customers should see your company name on the login page, in their portal, and on every email. Pillar supports full white-label branding. Jobber does not.
When Jobber might be the right fit
Jobber is a solid platform for certain use cases. Here is where it may serve you better.
Lower entry price
Jobber Core starts at $39/month for 1 user. Good for solo operators just getting started with field service software.
Native mobile apps
Dedicated iOS and Android apps distributed through app stores. Pillar uses a PWA, which is installable but not in app stores.
Broader integration marketplace
More third-party integrations including QuickBooks Online, Mailchimp, and a wider ecosystem built over 10+ years. Plus a new AI-powered marketing suite.
Simpler for small teams
Fewer configuration options means a gentler learning curve for businesses with straightforward workflows.
Explore what Pillar offers
Dive into the specific capabilities that set Pillar apart.
Jobs & Work Orders
Multi-visit, multi-tech, checklists
Scheduling
Swim-lanes, conflict detection
Equipment Tracking
Warranties, service history, lifecycle
White Label
Your brand, your subdomain
Projects
Budgets, teams, linked entities
Estimates
Quoting with e-signatures
Customer Portal
Self-service approvals and payments
Security
RBAC, data isolation, audit logs
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