The short answer
Clevra is the lower-cost, inspection-ready alternative to Jobber
Jobber is a proven all-rounder for home service teams. Clevra starts free, costs less as your team grows, and is built around capturing what happens on site and turning it into reports.
Choose Clevra if
- You want a free plan, or a lower price for a team of 2 to 15
- You run inspections and send clients reports with photos and signatures
- You want two-way texting and QuickBooks sync on your first paid plan
- You want early access to AI that captures field work and writes the report
Choose Jobber if
- Your technicians need a full-featured mobile app today
- You want customers to self-book online and a website builder
- You rely on bank (ACH) payments or a large integrations marketplace
What makes Clevra different
Every stage of the job, captured on site and turned into a report
Clevra is built around the site capture layer: technicians record what they find at each stage of the job, and Clevra turns it into a complete, client-ready report. It is made for inspection trades, where the report is the product.
- 1ArriveThe job, address and checklist are ready before the technician arrives.
- 2InspectAnswer the checklist, record readings and note every finding.
- 3CaptureAdd photos to each finding and collect the client's signature.
- 4ReportClevra assembles the findings into a professional PDF report.
- 5DeliverEmail the report to the client or share it in their client portal.
Inspection checklists and PDF reports
Build checklists with photos (up to 10 per question), readings, yes/no answers and signatures. Clevra turns each submission into a PDF report you can email to the client. Pro and up.
Job photos and files
Attach photos and documents to every job so the whole team sees what happened on site.
Voice notes on site
Technicians describe what they find out loud instead of typing, with gloves on and hands busy.
Book a demoAI site capture
Photos, voice notes and readings are turned into structured job records automatically, stage by stage.
Book a demoAI-written inspection reports
Clevra's AI drafts the complete report from the findings, ready for a quick review and send.
Book a demoAI that works where the job happens
Clevra's AI is built on what your team records in the field. The assistant is available today on Pro and up; the rest is open for early access.
AI Business Assistant
Ask in plain English about jobs, quotes, revenue, receivables and timesheets, and get answers from your own data. Pro and up.
AI front desk
An AI receptionist answers calls and texts, answers questions and books the job into your schedule.
Book a demoVoice-first field copilot
Technicians check job details, log findings and update the job by voice from the field.
Book a demoClaude and ChatGPT connectors
Official connectors let you work with your Clevra data from inside Claude and ChatGPT.
Book a demoClevra vs Jobber pricing
What a trade team pays for the same capabilities, billed annually in USD.
| What you get | Clevra | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 1 user, no time limit | No, free trial only |
| 1 user | $0 (Free) or $39/mo (Pro, up to 5 users) | $29/mo (Core) |
| Team of 5 | $39/mo (Pro) | From $149/mo (Connect) |
| Team of 15 | $79/mo (Business) | Extra users cost $29/mo each |
| More than 15 users | Custom plan with unlimited users | Custom pricing through its Partnerships team |
| Two-way texting | Pro, $39/mo for 5 users | Grow, $229/mo for 5 users |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Pro and up | Connect and up |
| Checklists | Pro and up, with PDF reports | Connect and up |
| Sales pipeline | Every plan | $49/mo add-on, or included in Plus |
| AI receptionist | Early access | $29/mo add-on, or included in Plus |
Jobber prices from getjobber.com/pricing on September 29, 2026, billed annually, after its first-year introductory discount. Jobber Plus, which includes Pipeline and the AI Receptionist, was $399/mo for 5 users. Clevra Pro is $49 and Business $99 billed monthly.
Clevra vs Jobber features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ||
| Scheduling and dispatch | ||
| Quotes | ||
| Invoices and online card payments | ||
| Bank (ACH) payments | ||
| Online booking | Online request form | Yes |
| Built-in reports | 21 reports, Pro and up | Yes |
| Workflow automations | Pro and up | Grow and up |
| Field | ||
| Crew time tracking | ||
| Job photos and attachments | ||
| Checklists with photos and signatures | Pro and up | Connect and up |
| Checklist PDF report emailed to the client | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Mobile app | Technician app: time tracking and invoices today, field capture in early access | iOS and Android, with Tap to Pay |
| Customers | ||
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Grow and up |
| Automated reminders | Yes | Connect and up |
| Client portal | Yes (client hub) | |
| AI | ||
| AI business assistant | Pro and up | Not listed |
| AI receptionist | Early access | $29/mo add-on |
| AI site capture and AI reports | Early access | Not listed |
“Not listed” means we did not find it on Jobber's pricing page on September 29, 2026, not that Jobber cannot do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- A free plan with no time limit
- 5 users for $39/mo and 15 users for $79/mo billed annually, and unlimited users on Custom
- Two-way texting and QuickBooks sync on the first paid plan
- A sales pipeline on every plan
- Inspection checklists that become client-ready PDF reports
- Early access to AI site capture, AI reports and an AI front desk
Jobber is stronger on
- Full iOS and Android apps for technicians, with Tap to Pay
- Online self-booking and a website builder
- More than 100 tools in its app marketplace
- Bank (ACH) payments
- An AI receptionist you can buy today as an add-on
- A long track record and a large user community
Switching from Jobber to Clevra
Moving your client list takes minutes. Keep Jobber until you no longer need your old job history.
- 1
Export your clients
Download your client list as a CSV file.
- 2
Import into Clevra
Upload the CSV file to add your clients in one go.
- 3
Set up your team and checklists
Invite your crew and build your inspection checklists.
- 4
Get help if you want it
Book a call and we will walk you through the setup.
Clevra vs Jobber FAQ
Is Clevra cheaper than Jobber?
For most teams, yes. When we checked on September 29, 2026, a team of 5 paid $39 a month on Clevra Pro and at least $149 a month on Jobber Connect, both billed annually. For one person, Clevra Free is $0 and Jobber Core is $29 a month.
Does Jobber have a free plan?
No. Jobber offers a 14-day free trial of its Grow plan, then a paid plan. Clevra Free is free for one user with no time limit, and you can try Pro or Business free for 14 days.
Does Jobber have an AI receptionist?
Yes. Jobber sells its AI Receptionist as a $29 a month add-on, and it is included in Jobber Plus. Clevra's AI front desk, which answers calls and texts and books jobs, is open for early access. Book a demo to try it.
Can I switch from Jobber to Clevra?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV file and import it into Clevra. Job history does not import, so keep your Jobber account until you no longer need it.
Is Clevra good for inspection businesses?
Yes. Technicians fill in checklists with photos, readings and signatures, and Clevra turns each one into a PDF report for the client. Voice notes, AI site capture and AI-written reports are open for early access.
Can Clevra handle teams bigger than 15?
Yes. Clevra's self-serve plans cover 1 to 15 users, and the Custom plan has unlimited users with pricing tailored to your team. Book a demo to talk it through.
Does Clevra sync with QuickBooks?
Yes. Clevra syncs with QuickBooks Online on Pro and up. Jobber includes QuickBooks Online sync from its Connect plan.
Jobber details checked on getjobber.com/pricing on September 29, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with Jobber before you buy. See all comparisons.
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