For businesses weighing their options
The free Jobber alternative — no seat fees, no paid tiers.
Jobber charges a monthly plan plus a fee for every extra user. MakeHay quotes, schedules, invoices, and takes card and ACH payments free — with lead-capture forms, e-signed contracts, and a client portal. Crews that work outside also get satellite measurement and weather-aware scheduling.
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Switching? We'll help you move your customer list — support@makehay.io.
Side by side
What changes when the plan is free
Jobber quotes, schedules, and invoices well — that part is table stakes. The difference is the price, what your whole team gets without a seat fee, and — for crews that work outside — everything the weather decides after the schedule.
| Feature | MakeHay | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no monthly plan | From $29/mo (annual) + $29/mo per extra user |
| Satellite site measurement — sq ft & linear ft from imagery | Built in, with historical imagery | |
| Measurements flow into quote quantities | One tap | |
| Weather warnings per job site (rain, cure temps, cure windows) | Every visit, from rules you set once per trade (about a minute) | |
| Suggests a clearer day when weather kills a job | Built in | |
| Quotes with online approval | ||
| Scheduling calendar | ||
| Invoices with card + bank (ACH) payment | ||
| Extra users | Free | $29/mo each beyond the plan's seats |
| Client portal with messaging & documents | Free | |
| Contracts with e-signature | Free — audit trail + signed PDF | |
| Lead form embedded on your website | Free — one-line embed or popup |
Comparison reflects Jobber's published pricing and generally available features at getjobber.com as of September 2026; capabilities and prices vary by plan and change over time — verify with the vendor. Jobber is a trademark of its owner; MakeHay is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jobber.
See the full pricing comparison and try the free satellite measurement tool before you sign up.
Why businesses switch
Everything you switch for, free
Measure the site before you drive to it
Pull up any address on satellite view, trace the areas, and measure the runs — square feet and linear feet, straight into your quote. Older imagery is one dropdown away when today's photo hides what you need to see.
Quotes in the units you bid in
Per square foot, per linear foot, per item, or flat — with categories so the customer sees a clean total instead of your unit-price breakdown, and one-tap approval that skips the printer.
Weather watching every job
Every scheduled visit carries the forecast for that address. Set a rule for your trade once — rain threshold, cure temps, cure window — and you get warned first about rain on the job day, a cold snap that stops a cure, or rain inside the cure window after you leave, and pointed to the clearer day.
Scheduling made for split jobs
Multi-day jobs, split visits, a day this week and a day next month — drag them on the calendar, and unscheduled work sits in a tray so nothing gets forgotten.
Paid without the chase
Approved quote to invoice in one click. Card and ACH online, checks recorded in seconds, and automatic follow-ups so overdue money doesn't stay overdue.
A portal your customers actually use
Every customer gets one private link — messages with photos, documents you request, a heads-up on any contract waiting for their e-signature, and invoices they pay. No app, no password. Free, like everything else.
An honest note
Jobber is a mature product with a big team behind it, and if you need its deepest integrations today — QuickBooks sync, built-in texting, consumer financing — it may fit you well. MakeHay's bet is different: the core every service business needs — quoting, scheduling, invoicing, a client portal, e-signatures, online payments — is free, forever, with no seat fees. And if your work happens outside, you get two tools the general platforms never built: satellite site measurement and a weather engine that checks the forecast at every job. If a monthly bill before your first quote is the thing that bugs you, you'll feel the difference on day one.
FAQ
Common questions
Is MakeHay a good Jobber alternative?
For most service businesses, yes. You get the same core workflow — quotes your customer approves online, a scheduling calendar, invoices with card and ACH payment, a client portal, e-signed contracts, embeddable lead forms, automated follow-ups — with no per-user fee and no paid tier. Crews that work outside also get a satellite measurement tool that measures square footage and linear feet from imagery, and weather warnings on every scheduled job from the rules you set once per trade. And it's free — no monthly subscription.
What does MakeHay have that Jobber doesn't?
Three big things. First, a built-in satellite measurement tool: pull up any job site, measure areas and runs, and push the numbers straight into quote quantities. Second, weather intelligence: every visit carries the forecast for that specific address, and the rules you set once for your trade (about a minute) turn it into warnings for rain, cure temps, and cure-window problems. Third, the price: MakeHay is free — no per-seat monthly fee before you've sent your first quote.
Can I switch to MakeHay from Jobber?
Yes — MakeHay is live and free. Create your account and you can send your first quote the same day. Import your customers, contacts, and job sites from a CSV, or email support@makehay.io and we'll help you move your list and set up your services and pricing.
Does MakeHay handle online payments like Jobber does?
Yes. Invoices carry a secure payment link where your customer can pay by credit card or bank transfer (ACH). Bank payments cost a fraction of card fees on big commercial jobs, and you can also record checks and cash so every balance stays accurate.
When should I stick with Jobber instead?
If you need built-in text messaging, consumer financing, or QuickBooks sync today, Jobber has them and MakeHay doesn't yet. If you want quotes, scheduling, invoicing, payments, a portal, and e-signatures free with no per-user fee, switch.
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