PocketTech vs Jobber
Jobber serves 50+ industries from lawn care to dog walking. PocketTech is laser-focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and contracting — with features built specifically for the trades.
Specialists beat generalists
Why teams switch to PocketTech
Built for the trades, not for everyone
Jobber is a generalist tool that serves dozens of industries. PocketTech is built specifically for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — with features like diagnostic trees that a generic tool would never build.
Diagnostic decision trees
Complex HVAC and electrical troubleshooting needs structured guidance. PocketTech's interactive decision trees don't exist in Jobber.
Real-time WebSocket dispatch
PocketTech uses WebSocket connections for truly real-time updates. Changes on the dispatch board appear on technician devices instantly — no refresh needed.
Per-job profitability
Jobber tracks job costs but doesn't offer the same depth of P&L analysis. PocketTech breaks down every job by labor, materials, overhead, and margin.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | PocketTech | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client management (CRM) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimates & invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diagnostic decision trees | ✓ | — |
| Real-time WebSocket updates | ✓ | — |
| Live technician status tracking | ✓ | Limited |
| Custom form builder | ✓ | Limited |
| P&L reporting per job | ✓ | Basic |
| Purchase order management | ✓ | — |
| Vendor catalog | ✓ | — |
| Trade-specific focus | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical | 50+ industries |