Jobber runs the job. FollowUpDesk wins the job.
Jobber is solid field-service software for scheduling, dispatch, and invoicing. FollowUpDesk does one thing better than anyone: turn forgotten quotes into booked jobs. If your follow-up game is your weakest link — or Jobber's per-seat pricing keeps creeping — FollowUpDesk is the $29/mo contractor follow-up CRM Jobber refugees switch to.
Used by roofers, HVAC, electricians, landscapers, painters, and plumbers who lost six-figures to quotes that went silent.
Features
Built for the pre-sale pipeline
Jobber's quote follow-up is one feature out of fifty. FollowUpDesk exists only to chase open quotes — every estimate sits in a 3-7-14 day cadence until the customer says yes, no, or 'later.'
AI drafts every nudge — Jobber sends templates
Jobber reminders are static templates. FollowUpDesk drafts each follow-up with AI in your voice, with urgency that escalates based on days quoted. That's why our follow-ups close.
$29/month flat — not $39/mo per seat
Jobber Core is $39/mo for 1 user. Connect is $129/mo (5 users). Grow is $249/mo. Add a 6th user and you jump a tier. FollowUpDesk is $29/mo flat. Unlimited users. No tier creep.
Setup in 5 minutes — not a Jobber onboarding call
Jobber's full setup takes hours and they sell onboarding calls. FollowUpDesk: sign up, import your open quotes as CSV, the cadence runs the same afternoon.
Built around the 3-7-14 day cadence
The proven contractor follow-up rhythm — day 3 check-in, day 7 value-add, day 14 soft close — is hardcoded into how FollowUpDesk schedules and writes every message. Jobber leaves that math to you.
Pair them if you want to
Most of our customers keep Jobber for scheduling and invoicing and use FollowUpDesk for the pre-sale follow-up engine. Export Jobber quotes to CSV, import into FollowUpDesk, done.
- Jobber Core: $39/mo for 1 user — FollowUpDesk: $29/mo for unlimited users
- Jobber Connect: $129/mo for 5 users — FollowUpDesk: still $29/mo
- Jobber Grow: $249/mo for 15 users — FollowUpDesk: still $29/mo
- AI-drafted follow-up messages vs Jobber's static reminder templates
- Built-in 3-7-14 day cadence vs manual reminder setup in Jobber
- 5-minute CSV import vs hours of Jobber onboarding
- Cancel in one click vs Jobber's standard month-to-month
FollowUpDesk vs Jobber — Full Comparison
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Win more quotes via follow-up | Schedule, dispatch, invoice |
| Starting price | $29/mo flat (unlimited users) | $39/mo for 1 user (Core) |
| 5-user team price | $29/mo | $129/mo (Connect tier) |
| 15-user team price | $29/mo | $249/mo (Grow tier) |
| Per-user fees | Never | Yes, above tier limits |
| AI quote follow-ups | Yes — drafted in your voice | Static templates only |
| 3-7-14 day cadence | Hardcoded, automatic | Manual reminders |
| Quote pipeline tracking | Core feature | One of many |
| Auto Google review requests | Yes | Add-on / Marketing Suite |
| Scheduling & dispatch | No (use Jobber) | Yes |
| Invoicing & payments | No (use Jobber or Stripe) | Yes |
| Setup time | 5 minutes (CSV import) | Hours + onboarding calls |
| Contract | Month-to-month, one-click cancel | Month-to-month |
| Free trial | Free tools at /tools | 14-day trial |
"We kept Jobber for scheduling. FollowUpDesk pays for itself every week — last month it closed three quotes that had been sitting cold for over two weeks. That's $14k in revenue from one click of CSV import."
HVAC contractor, Orlando FL
Frequently asked questions
Is FollowUpDesk a Jobber alternative?
Only if your biggest pain is losing quotes — not scheduling crews. Jobber is field-service software (scheduling, dispatch, invoicing). FollowUpDesk is contractor follow-up software focused on turning quotes into booked jobs. If you've outgrown the spreadsheet but Jobber feels like too much, FollowUpDesk at $29/month flat is the lighter alternative. If you need route optimization and crew dispatch, stay on Jobber and bolt FollowUpDesk on top for the pre-sale pipeline.
How much does Jobber cost vs FollowUpDesk?
Jobber Core starts at $39/month for 1 user, Connect is $129/month for up to 5 users, and Grow is $249/month for up to 15 users. Add a user above your tier and you're paying per seat. FollowUpDesk is $29/month flat with unlimited users — no per-seat fees, no annual contract, cancel in one click.
Can I use Jobber and FollowUpDesk together?
Yes — most of our customers do. Jobber handles the post-sale work (schedule the crew, dispatch the truck, invoice the customer). FollowUpDesk handles the pre-sale work (track every open quote, AI-draft the 3-7-14 day follow-ups, request the Google review after the job). Quotes get exported from Jobber and tracked in FollowUpDesk so nothing goes silent.
Why would I leave Jobber for FollowUpDesk?
Three reasons we hear: (1) Jobber has 50+ features and you only use 5 of them, (2) the per-seat pricing keeps creeping up as your team grows, (3) your follow-up game is still weak — quotes go cold because Jobber's reminders are templates, not AI-drafted messages in your voice. If those are your problems, FollowUpDesk solves them for $29/month flat.
Does FollowUpDesk do scheduling and invoicing like Jobber?
No, by design. We don't schedule crews, dispatch trucks, or process payments. We do one thing: chase open quotes and trigger review requests after the job. If you need full field-service software, use Jobber. If you need a follow-up CRM that contractors actually use, use FollowUpDesk.
What about Jobber's AI features?
Jobber has rolled out AI suggestions and a chatbot, but their AI is bolted onto field-service workflows. FollowUpDesk's AI is built around one job: drafting the next message to a quoted lead in your voice, with the right urgency based on how many days have passed. That's why our follow-ups close — the model is trained on the cadence, not the calendar.
Is there a free trial?
No free trial — FollowUpDesk is $29/month flat from day one. Every free generator at /tools is unlimited if you want to try our follow-up writing before you sign up. Cancel anytime in one click.
How long does it take to migrate from Jobber?
About 10 minutes. Export your open quotes from Jobber as a CSV, import it into FollowUpDesk, and the 3-7-14 day follow-up cadence runs automatically. You don't have to leave Jobber — most customers keep both. If you do want to leave, Jobber lets you cancel month-to-month with no penalty.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support