When This Switch Makes Sense
- You're paying $100-$200/user/mo for FieldEdge but using basic features only
- You're willing to move from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online
- You have a small-mid HVAC/plumbing shop (3-10 techs)
- You don't need FieldEdge's mature service agreement module
Real Cost Savings
- FieldEdge for 5 techs: ~$500-$1,000/mo = $6,000-$12,000/yr
- Jobber Connect: $99/mo flat (up to 7 users) = $1,188/yr
- Annual savings: $5,000-$11,000
What You Lose
- QuickBooks Desktop integration. Jobber syncs with QuickBooks Online only. You need to migrate accounting too.
- Service agreement automation. Jobber has recurring jobs but it's less polished than FieldEdge.
- Mature dispatch board. Jobber's dispatch is good but FieldEdge is better for high-volume HVAC.
- Some industry-specific reporting.
60-Day Migration Plan
- Week 1-2: Decide on QuickBooks. Migrate Desktop → Online if applicable. See our QB migration guide.
- Week 3-4: Set up Jobber. Import customer data via CSV. Configure templates.
- Week 5-6: Run both systems in parallel. New jobs in Jobber, finish in-progress FieldEdge jobs there.
- Week 7-8: Train techs on Jobber app. Cut over fully.
- Week 9: Cancel FieldEdge after exporting full data backup.
Don't Switch If
- You're committed to QuickBooks Desktop and Intuit's timeline still supports your version
- Service agreements are the bulk of your recurring revenue and you rely on FieldEdge automation
- You have 15+ techs and dispatch volume — FieldEdge or ServiceTitan will scale better