Comparison Guide

Jobber vs Plenum: Different tools for different goals.

Jobber is great for general tasks. Plenum is the high-performance platform for modern service businesses ready to scale.

Choose Jobber if...

You run a general service business and need a simple tool for scheduling and invoicing.

Choose Plenum if...

You're building a scalable, tech-enabled operation and need advanced routing, automation, and revenue tools.

Pricing Model

Plenum charges for usage, not per user. Scale your team without increasing your license costs linearly.

Feature by Feature

Target Market
Jobber:
General home services
Plenum:
High-Performance Operations

Jobber serves everyone from dog walkers to landscapers. Plenum is built for complex service businesses ready to scale.

Routing Intelligence
Jobber:
Basic sequencing
Plenum:
AI Clustering & Optimization

Plenum uses advanced algorithms to cluster jobs geographically, maximizing revenue per mile.

Sales Engine
Jobber:
Single option quotes
Plenum:
Visual Proposal Builder

Don't just quote a price. Present Good/Better/Best options visually to increase ticket size automatically.

Data Intelligence
Jobber:
Manual entry / Basic
Plenum:
Deep Vertical Data

Integrated industry data feeds (like AHRI) mean your team stops typing and starts selling.

Revenue Automation
Jobber:
Not available
Plenum:
Automated Workflows

From verifying rebate eligibility to automated follow-ups, Plenum runs revenue cycles in the background.

Pricebook Strategy
Jobber:
Static line items
Plenum:
Dynamic Bundling

Build dynamic bundles that update automatically when costs change. Protect your margin.

Customer Experience
Jobber:
Basic view-only
Plenum:
Magic Link Portal

Frictionless access for customers. No passwords to forget, just instant access to what they need.

Mobile Capabilities
Jobber:
Online dependency
Plenum:
Offline-First Native

Plenum keeps working when the signal drops. Syncs automatically when you're back online.

Pricing Model
Jobber:
Per-user subscription
Plenum:
Usage-Based Scale

Jobber charges for every new hire. Plenum charges based on usage, letting you add your whole team without penalty.

Calculate your ROI

Plenum's route clustering alone saves most shops 2-3 hours per technician per day. That's billable time you're currently burning on windshield time.

  • 30-40% less drive time with clustering
  • 15-25% higher tickets with multi-option estimates
  • $2,000+ avg rebate capture per install

ROI Calculator

Compare Plenum vs. your current legacy stack.

5
$1.0M
Recovered Billable Hours+1625 hrs/yr
Vehicle Savings$1,000/mo
Rebate Upsell Lift12%
Estimated Annual Upside
$375,750
vs. running Housecall Pro or ServiceTitan

Common Questions

When should I stay with Jobber?

If you're running a simple operation with basic scheduling needs, Jobber is a great tool. It handles the basics well for general home services.

When should I switch to Plenum?

When you're ready to scale and need a system that drives revenue, not just records it. If you need advanced routing, dynamic pricing, or automated revenue operations, you're ready for Plenum.

How long does migration take?

We aim for rapid onboarding. We export your Jobber data, clean it, and import into Plenum so you can keep moving.

What about my existing Jobber data?

Everything transfers: customers, properties, equipment history, invoices. We build migration scripts specific to your data structure.

Is Plenum overkill for a small shop?

It's not about size, it's about mindset. If you're a small shop planning to stay small, maybe. If you're a modern business building for growth, Plenum is the foundation you need.

But wait, there's more...

This is just the beginning. Explore the complete operating system built for modern service businesses.