A Jobber alternative for crews that want the whole day on one record.
Jobber is a good product and a reasonable choice for a lot of service businesses. This page is for the ones who want the request, estimate, schedule, field update, and invoice attached to the same job.
A comparison page that only says it wins is not worth your time. Here is the honest version, including the cases where Jobber is the better call.
Steady is the better fit if…
You want one record per job instead of a set of tools that talk to each other.
You want one published per-person price, not a base plan plus add-ons you discover later.
You would rather start on the core workflow than buy features you will not use.
You want a documented API and an inspectable data model from the first day.
You are a US business starting with a single location.
Stay on Jobber if…
You depend on Jobber’s app ecosystem today. That is Jobber’s real strength and we do not match it.
You need automated SMS, call recording, and client mobile apps.
You need multi-location operations at scale, with a vendor who has proven it for years.
You need 24/7 phone support and a long support history you can rely on.
Side by side
What each product actually does.
Steady’s column describes early access today, not a roadmap. Confirm anything decision-critical with Jobber directly.
Capability by capability
Capability
Steady
Jobber
Scheduling and dispatch
Included in every plan
Included in every plan
Additional person cost
$10/month, one published rate
Per user, varies by plan
Texting and email
Not configured yet; usage terms still being finalized
Commonly sold as priced add-ons
Call recording
Not offered
Commonly sold as a priced add-on
API
Full REST API with a published OpenAPI spec
Public API, narrower write coverage
Mobile client apps
Not offered
iOS and Android apps
Integration ecosystem
Small and growing, API-first
Large and mature
Multi-location operations
Big-Time plan, early access
Available on higher tiers
Check the details before you switch. Steady is early access, so the Steady column will keep changing. Jobber changes their packaging and pricing on their own schedule.
Command center
The day’s schedule, on one record.
Command center
The day’s schedule
Tuesday, Sep 17
6Scheduled
2In progress
$1,840Ready to invoice
8:00Sarah’s homeAC repair · MarcusIn progress
10:30Lakeview DentalMaintenance · JoScheduled
1:00Nguyen residenceWater heater · MarcusReady to bill
The office and field see the same next step.
Decide with real numbers
Run a pilot on one location and compare honestly.
Bring the crew you already have and the work you already do. The right system should make the next step clearer.