TradeStack vs. Housecall Pro vs. Jobber.
They bill you every month, per seat, then charge extra for the features you actually need. TradeStack runs the same business for $0, and you only pay to grow. Here's the honest side-by-side.
| TradeStackFree to run | Housecall ProFrom $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) | JobberFrom $39/mo (Core, 1 user) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to run the software | $0, forever | From $79/user·mo ($59 billed annually) | From $39/mo, 1 user ($28 billed annually) |
| Team seats | Unlimited, included | Basic is 1 user; extra users +$35/mo on MAX | Core is 1 user; extra users +$29/mo over your plan |
| Free to run, or trial only? | Free forever, no card | 14-day trial, then a monthly bill | 14-day trial, then a monthly bill |
| Scheduling, invoicing, card payments | Included, free | Included on a paid plan | Included on a paid plan |
| A real marketing website | $997 one-time, you own it, no hosting bill | Add-on / higher tier, billed monthly | Add-on / limited, billed monthly |
| Marketing on autopilot | 57¢/job, AI posts to your site, Google & social | Paid marketing add-ons | Paid add-ons / limited |
| Local “get-found” signals | Geotagged photos & job check-ins auto-feed Google & AI | Photo capture, but not tied to your marketing | Photo capture, but not tied to your marketing |
| Higher tiers to unlock features? | No, the whole back office is free | Yes: Essentials $189, MAX $329/mo | Yes: Connect $119, Grow $199, Plus $599/mo |
| Pricing model | Free to run, pay only to grow | Monthly per-seat + add-ons | Monthly tiers + per-user fees |
Comparison across 3 columns.
Housecall Pro and Jobber pricing and features shown here are from their public pricing pages as of July 2026 and may have changed since, so check their sites for current details. We aim to compare fairly; if we've gotten something wrong, tell us and we'll fix it.
It's not just cheaper
It's built to get you found.
Beating the monthly bill is only half of it. TradeStack turns the work you already do, geotagged job photos and location check-ins, into local ranking signals that feed your website, Google, and AI search automatically. On the other platforms those photos just sit in the job record. On TradeStack they help customers find you.
See how TradeStack gets you found on AI search →Go deeper
Prefer a straight head-to-head?
We broke each one down on its own page, pricing, seats, add-ons, and where TradeStack wins.
Stop paying a monthly bill just to work.
Run your whole business free. Add a website for a one-time $997. Grow for 57¢ a job. That's the whole price list.
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