THE JOBBER ALTERNATIVE
FOR HVAC COMPANIES
Jobber locks two-way SMS behind its $139/mo Connect tier, which is exactly the feature an HVAC dispatcher needs for ETA texts during the August rush. ToolbagCRM includes it flat, with every tech.
WHERE JOBBER
COSTS YOU.
You have more than 5 users and don't want $29/mo per extra seat
You need two-way SMS and automatic time tracking without jumping to the $139/mo Connect tier
You'd rather pay per AI call than +$99/mo flat for the receptionist
You want your customers to see YOUR brand, not Jobber's
You'd rather lock $99/$150 forever than ride annual price increases
WHAT HVAC COMPANIES
ACTUALLY NEED.
Scheduling & Dispatch
Drag-and-drop dispatch board with real-time team visibility. Handle the August rush without the chaos.
Customer Equipment Tracking
Log every unit per customer — model, serial, install date, warranty expiry. Your tech knows before they knock.
Maintenance Contracts
Build a recurring service agreement once. Reminders go out automatically. Contract status is always visible.
Recurring Services
Seasonal tune-ups and filter changes go on the schedule automatically. No manual follow-up required.
Invoicing & Payments
Invoice from the truck the moment the job is done. Stripe-powered card payments, and Founders adds 0% platform fee on top of standard processing.
Branded Customer Portal
Customers see your company name on every quote, invoice, and reminder — never ours.
ONE FLAT PRICE.
NO TIERS TO CLIMB.
Free plan: core CRM; 3% + $0.30 processing plus a 2% platform fee (5% + $0.30 total). Founders: $99/mo for 3 months then $150/mo locked for life, no additional platform fee, every plug-in in. AI pay-per-use, not per-month.
Online booking, quotes, invoicing, payments, website, reporting.
Monthly-billed regular prices shown; annual billing saves ~25-30%. Source: getjobber.com/pricing, June 2026.
SWITCHING FROM JOBBER?
Is ToolbagCRM cheaper than Jobber?
For most shops, yes. ToolbagCRM is one flat price with unlimited users, while Jobber charges per user and gates features by tier. The more people you add, the wider the gap gets.
What does Jobber charge extra for that ToolbagCRM includes?
Two-way SMS sits on Jobber's $139 Connect tier, the AI Receptionist is an added monthly cost, and every extra user is a per-seat fee. On ToolbagCRM's Founders plan, texting and every user are included with no per-seat fees.
Can I switch from Jobber to ToolbagCRM?
That's who it's built for. ToolbagCRM is pre-launch, so the move starts by joining the waitlist and locking founders pricing.
Does ToolbagCRM do everything Jobber does?
It covers the core job: scheduling, dispatch, quoting, invoicing, and payments. A few Jobber extras are on the roadmap, and the comparison above lays out the honest side-by-side.
Is ToolbagCRM a good Jobber alternative for small crews?
Yes, especially if per-user pricing is what stings. Flat pricing favors shops that are adding people rather than standing still.
How much does HVAC CRM software cost with ToolbagCRM?
One flat price with every tech included. Founders pricing is $99/month for your first three months, then $150/month locked for as long as you keep the account. There's no per-seat charge, so adding installers or a dispatcher doesn't raise your bill on your plan.
Does ToolbagCRM charge per technician?
No. Office staff, installers, and service techs are all included at the same flat rate. That's the main thing that separates it from most HVAC field service software.