Sumocat vs Jobber

Jobber alternative for solo contractors on iPhone

Jobber is field service software for teams: online booking, scheduling, a client hub, quotes and invoices. Sumocat is an iPhone app for quoting, invoicing and getting paid. Which fits depends on whether you run a crew or work on your own.

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PROmarks a Sumocat Pro feature. Everything else is free.

Side by side

Sumocat and Jobber, fact by fact

SumocatJobber

PriceSumocatFree app. Sumocat Pro $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, Pro Plus $29.99 a month or $149.99 a yearJobberCore from $29 a month billed annually, or $49 a month with no commitment, for 1 user (checked Nov 15, 2026). No free plan, a 14 day trial

PlatformsSumocatiPhone (iOS 18 or later). Clients open documents in any browserJobberWeb, plus iPhone, iPad and Android apps

Works offlineSumocatYes, once you are signed in. Everything is saved on your phone firstJobberTheir app saves visit notes and checklists offline and syncs them later

SchedulingSumocatNot built inJobberOnline booking and job scheduling on every plan. Crew scheduling on Plus

QuotesSumocatDeposits and milestones are free. Clients accept online with ProJobberA deposit or payment schedule on quotes. Clients approve and pay the deposit in their client hub

Card paymentsSumocatYour own Stripe account. Stripe’s usual fees, Sumocat takes no cutPROJobberJobber Payments by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap to Pay. Rates vary by payment method

Payment remindersSumocatOn the due date, then 3, 7 and 14 days afterPROJobberAutomated client reminders and invoice follow ups from Connect, $99 a month billed annually

Recurring billingSumocatAny schedule, sent automatically or saved as draftsPROJobberAutomatic card payments for recurring work from Connect

ExpensesSumocatFree when typed in. Receipt scanning on your phone and photo backup with ProJobberTime and expense tracking from Connect. Automatic expense capture on Plus

ReportsSumocatFree overview and a free tax year pack for your accountant. Detailed reports with CSV and PDF export in ProJobberBuilt in reporting on Core. Custom reports on Plus

AISumocatConnect Claude or ChatGPT to read, draft and sendPRO PLUSJobberAn AI Receptionist add on for $29 a month, included in Plus. Jobber AI builds reports from a request

Pro is $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. Pro Plus is $29.99 a month or $149.99 a year. The yearly plans start with a free week.Sumocat pricing

Fair to both

Who each one suits

Sumocat

Sumocat suits you if you work on your own and want quotes with deposits and milestones, invoices and payments on an iPhone, for free or a few dollars a month instead of a field service plan.

Jobber

Jobber suits you if you run a team: online booking, crew scheduling, a client hub, time tracking, job costing and an AI Receptionist, on the web, iPhone and Android.

Checked on November 15, 2026

Everything about Jobber on this page comes from its own website and App Store listing on that date. Prices and plans change, so check their site for the latest.

Questions

Something else? Write to support@sumocat.app.

Is Sumocat a good Jobber alternative?

For a solo contractor who mostly needs quotes, invoices and payments, yes. Sumocat has no scheduling, dispatch or team features, so a business that runs crews will find more in Jobber.

Can I take deposits on quotes in Sumocat?

Yes, for free. Add a deposit and milestones to an estimate, and each part becomes its own invoice when it is due. With Sumocat Pro, clients accept on the estimate’s web page and Sumocat creates the invoices for you.

Does Sumocat work without a signal?

Yes. Once you are signed in, Sumocat saves everything on your phone first, so you can quote and invoice in a basement or on a rural job. It syncs when you are back online.

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