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.
Trade-specific compliance tools
EPA Section 608, HVAC licenses, and manufacturer certifications, the credentials that actually matter for the trades. PocketTech tracks them with automatic expiry reminders. Jobber's generalist toolkit doesn't.
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 | ✓ | — |
| Permit tracking per job | ✓ | — |
| EPA 608 & credential expiry alerts | ✓ | — |
| Compliance dashboard | ✓ | — |
| Trade-specific focus | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical | 50+ industries |