C-Stack vs Jobber
Last updated October 2026
Jobber is a solid, popular field service app. C-Stack is built for small electrical, plumbing and HVAC shops that don't want their software bill to grow every time they hire. Here's an honest side-by-side.
Start freeFree for 1–2 users · Pro free for 30 days · No contract
What you’d pay each month
| Crew size | C-Stack | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people | Free (Side Hustle) | About $39–$119/mo |
| 5 people | $25/mo (Pro) | About $169/mo |
| 10 people | $25/mo (Pro) | About $349/mo |
| 15 people | $25/mo (Pro) | About $599/mo |
Jobber figures are typical published plan prices as reported by third-party pricing guides; extra Jobber users run about $29 each. Check getjobber.com for their current pricing.
Side by side
| C-Stack | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat — up to 15 users for $25/mo | Plan tiers by user count, extra seats cost more |
| Free plan | Yes, 1–2 users, no card | No |
| Free trial | 30 days of Pro, no card | 14 days |
| Contract / setup fee | None | None |
| Estimates, invoices, online payments | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling and work orders | Yes | Yes |
| Crew time tracking and payroll | Yes (Pro) | Time tracking yes; payroll through integrations |
| Plan takeoffs (count & measure on drawings) | Built in | Not built in — needs separate takeoff software |
| Trade paperwork (load calcs, backflow reports, refrigerant log) | Yes (Business) | No |
| QuickBooks sync | Not yet — CSV export for your bookkeeper | Yes |
| Export all your data | Yes, one click | Yes |
Where Jobber is stronger
- Direct QuickBooks Online sync — C-Stack exports spreadsheets your bookkeeper imports instead.
- A larger app marketplace and integrations.
- Marketing extras like route optimization and a client hub on higher plans.
- A long track record and a big user community.
Why shops switch to C-Stack
- Your whole crew for $25/mo instead of paying per seat as you grow.
- Takeoffs, estimates, work orders and invoices in one app — no separate takeoff subscription.
- Built by a working electrician for the trades, not for every kind of home service.
- Free to start and 30 days of Pro free, with no contract.
Pick Jobber if direct QuickBooks sync is a must-have today, or you rely on its marketplace integrations and marketing tools. Otherwise, C-Stack will save you real money every month.
Common questions
Is C-Stack really cheaper than Jobber?
For most crews, yes. C-Stack Pro is $25 a month for up to 15 users. Jobber's published team plans run roughly $169 a month for 5 users and $349 for 10, based on third-party pricing guides.
Can I move my customers from Jobber to C-Stack?
Yes. Export your customer list from Jobber and add them to C-Stack. If you'd like a hand, email Ryan and he'll help you get set up.
Does C-Stack sync with QuickBooks like Jobber?
Not yet. Every invoice, payment and customer exports as a spreadsheet your bookkeeper can import into QuickBooks.
Try it on your next job
Start free with 1–2 users, or try Pro free for 30 days. Questions? Email Ryan, the electrician who built it, at cstacktech@gmail.com.
Jobber is a trademark of its owner. C-Stack isn’t affiliated with Jobber. Details about Jobber come from public sources as of October 2026 and may have changed.