Jobber Alternative

Jobber Does 50 Things. ArrivalLink Does One Thing Perfectly.

Jobber is a Swiss Army knife for field service. But if your customers are still calling to ask 'when will the tech arrive?' — your tracking tool isn't working hard enough.

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The Real Problem

Why Teams Are Looking Beyond Jobber

Jobber does a lot of things well. But when it comes to customer-facing arrival tracking, a generalist tool can't match a specialist.

Jack of All Trades, Master of None

Jobber handles quoting, scheduling, invoicing, payments, and basic tracking. But none of those features get the deep attention that a dedicated tool provides.

Customers Still Call for ETAs

Jobber sends appointment reminders, but real-time GPS tracking with a live map? That's not their focus. Your office still fields 'where is my technician?' calls every day.

Growing Plans Get Expensive Fast

Jobber's Grow plan (with GPS tracking) runs $119/mo — and still doesn't provide the dedicated tracking link experience that ArrivalLink offers for $29/mo.

Feature Overload Slows Down Adoption

When you roll out Jobber, you're asking your team to learn quoting, invoicing, client management, and more. ArrivalLink takes 10 minutes to set up with zero learning curve for your techs.

What if your tracking experience was so good that customers stopped calling — and started leaving 5-star reviews instead?

How We Compare

Jobber vs ArrivalLink: Different Tools for Different Needs

Jobber focuses on

  • Quoting, scheduling, and job management
  • Invoicing and payment processing
  • Client relationship management (CRM)
  • Team management and time tracking
  • Batch invoicing and follow-ups

ArrivalLink focuses on

  • Customer-facing GPS tracking that looks like Uber
  • SMS tracking links — no app, no login, no friction
  • Automated notification sequence from dispatch to completion
  • 5-star review engine triggered at the perfect moment
  • Dead-simple $29/mo pricing — one thing done right

Jobber is a complete job management platform. ArrivalLink is the customer-facing arrival experience. Think of it this way: Jobber manages the job. ArrivalLink manages the customer's anxiety about when the tech shows up. They solve different problems — and work great together.

How It Works For You

One Thing. Done Perfectly. Every Single Time.

Live Tracking

GPS Tracking That Customers Actually Love

Jobber's tracking shows your team where techs are. ArrivalLink's tracking shows your customers where techs are — with a beautiful, Uber-like map experience.

  • Real-time map with smooth GPS animations
  • Live ETA countdown that updates automatically
  • One-tap SMS link — no app or account needed
  • Branded tracking page with your company info
GPS Tracking That Customers Actually Love
Smart Dispatch

Dispatch + Notify in One Click

When you dispatch a technician, ArrivalLink automatically notifies the customer with a live tracking link. No extra steps, no manual texts.

  • Customer gets tracking link the moment you dispatch
  • Automatic 'arriving soon' notification at 5 minutes out
  • Job status updates sent in real time
  • Zero manual communication required from your office
Dispatch + Notify in One Click
Review Automation

From Job Complete to 5-Star Review in 60 Seconds

The moment a job is marked done, ArrivalLink sends a perfectly timed review request. Most customers respond within minutes.

  • Automatic post-job review prompt via SMS
  • Direct link to Google, Yelp, or Facebook
  • Technician-level review tracking and leaderboards
  • Typically 3-5x more reviews than manual asking
From Job Complete to 5-Star Review in 60 Seconds

The Results

What Happens When You Stop Guessing and Start Tracking

73%
Fewer 'Where Are You?' Calls
10 min
Complete Setup
4.8★
Average Customer Rating
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Annual Contracts Required

Based on average results from service teams using ArrivalLink for live dispatch tracking and automated customer communication.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

1

Set Up Your Team

Create your company account and invite your technicians via a secure link. No app install required.

2

Tech Starts a Trip

Your tech enters the customer's name and phone, taps Start. GPS broadcasting begins immediately.

3

Customer Tracks Live

Customer receives an SMS with a tracking link — live map, ETA, and a call button. No app needed.

4

Tech Arrives

Tech taps Arrived. Trip is logged automatically. The customer can rate their experience.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

Starter

$29/mo

Perfect for solo operators and small teams.

  • Up to 3 trucks
  • Unlimited trips
  • SMS tracking links
  • Customer ratings
  • Trip history
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Pro

$59/mo

For growing teams that need fleet visibility.

  • Up to 10 trucks
  • Everything in Starter
  • Owner dashboard with fleet map
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Priority support
  • Custom branding
  • Automated review collection
  • Job scheduling

FAQ

Answers to Your Top Questions

Everything you need to know before you start your free trial.

Absolutely. ArrivalLink is designed to complement Jobber, not replace it. Use Jobber for quoting, scheduling, and invoicing. Use ArrivalLink for the customer-facing tracking experience.

Jobber's GPS tracking is designed for dispatchers to see where their team is. ArrivalLink's tracking is designed for your customers to see where their technician is — with a polished, Uber-like experience that builds trust and eliminates calls.

ArrivalLink is $29/mo for up to 5 technicians. Jobber's Grow plan (which includes GPS tracking) is $119/mo. If you specifically need customer-facing arrival tracking, ArrivalLink provides a better experience at a lower price.

No. ArrivalLink focuses exclusively on arrival tracking and customer notifications. You'd continue using Jobber (or any other tool) for scheduling, quoting, and invoicing.

Most teams are sending tracking links to customers within 10 minutes of signing up. Add your technicians, configure notifications, and start dispatching. No training sessions or data migration required.

One Tool. One Job. Zero 'Where Are You?' Calls.

Give your customers the arrival tracking experience they've been asking for — in 10 minutes, for $29/mo. No feature bloat. No annual contracts.