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Keel vs Jobber
Short answer: Jobber is field service software for businesses that quote, schedule, dispatch and invoice work. No bank connection. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription).
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Last checked: 2026-10-28
| Feature | Jobber | Keel |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Field service businesses (HVAC, cleaning, landscaping, construction): quoting, scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and payments. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Bank connection | Not compared here. | No bank connection. |
| Platforms | Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), plus iOS and Android devices. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Tax settings | Tax rates and tax groups; “Tax Invoice” label with a Tax ID number in Australia. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Accounting sync | One-way sync from Jobber into Xero (USA, Canada and Australia); QuickBooks integration. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Teams and dispatch | Smart scheduling and dispatch, for a solo contractor or a team. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Keel pricing model (v5.3.2) | See Jobber official pricing | Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription). |
Last checked: 2026-10-28. Rival details come from the rival’s App Store listing and help pages linked in each cell; they can change. Keel details are from the Keel app.
Choose Jobber if…
- You run a team and need scheduling and dispatch.
- You want quoting, dispatching, invoicing and payments in one field service app.
- You want a sync into Xero or a QuickBooks integration.
Choose Keel if…
- You don’t want a bank connection.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keel a Jobber alternative?
If you don’t want a bank connection, it can be. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription). For a team that needs scheduling and dispatch, Jobber is built for that.
Does Keel connect to my bank?
No bank connection.
Sources
- Jobber · App Store listing (US) · checked 2026-10-28
- Jobber Help · Tax settings · checked 2026-10-28
- Jobber Help · Jobber and Xero integration · checked 2026-10-28
- Jobber Help · FAQ (platforms, account) · checked 2026-10-28
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