GorillaDesk vs Jobber
GorillaDesk is priced per route (from $49/mo with unlimited admins and devices) and built for pest, lawn and pool routes; Jobber is priced per user and is stronger for quote-driven work.
Verdict: Route-based pest, lawn or pool companies: GorillaDesk. Quote-driven residential trades and cleaning: Jobber.
Side-by-side
| GorillaDesk | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo (1 route) | $49/mo monthly ($29/mo billed annually) |
| Public pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes — free trial | Yes — free trial (no card required per site) |
| Mobile app | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Integrations | QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Square, Google Maps, Open API | QuickBooks Online, Xero, Stripe-based Jobber Payments, Mailchimp, CompanyCam, Zapier |
| Trades | pest control, lawn care, pool service, cleaning | lawn care, landscaping, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, pool service, roofing |
| Best for | Owner-operator and small pest, lawn and pool route businesses (1–10 routes). | Owner-operators and small crews (1–15 people) in residential recurring or quote-driven work who want an easy app that clients can pay through. |
Pricing
GorillaDesk
| Plan | Price | Users / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49/mo (1 route) | Unlimited admins & devices |
| Pro | $99/mo (1 route) | +$50/mo per added route |
| Growth | $149/mo (1 route) | Route 2 +$100, 3+ +$50 each |
Priced per route/schedule. SMS from $5/mo plus credits. Annual billing offers one month free. Source: https://gorilladesk.com/pricing/ · Last verified Oct 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the vendor site.
Jobber
| Plan | Price | Users / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $49/mo monthly ($29/mo billed annually) | 1 user |
| Connect | $139/mo monthly ($99/mo billed annually) | 1 user (5-user option available) |
| Grow | $199/mo monthly ($149/mo billed annually) | 1 user (5- and 10-user options) |
| Plus | $499–$699/mo by team size | 5–15 users; contact sales |
Extra users $29/mo each. Introductory discounts were shown at time of check; list prices above. Source: https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/ · Last verified Oct 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the vendor site.
Features
GorillaDesk
- Route optimization
- Chemical/material usage tracking
- Customer portal (Pro+)
- Commission tracking
- Map measurement tools (Growth)
- Multi-branch
Jobber
- Quotes with optional line items
- Online booking
- Scheduling & dispatch
- Invoicing & online payments
- Automated follow-ups (Connect+)
- Job costing (Grow+)
- Client hub portal
Pros & cons
GorillaDesk
Pros- Built for recurring routes
- Cheap per route, unlimited users
- No contracts or setup fees
- Less suited to large multi-branch pest companies
- Fewer enterprise reporting tools than PestPac
Jobber
Pros- Very clear published pricing with a low entry tier
- Strong quoting and client-facing hub
- Works across almost every residential trade
- Fast to set up without a consultant
- Per-user charges add up past ~5 users
- Light on HVAC-specific tools (equipment history, pricebook depth, memberships) compared with ServiceTitan
- Advanced automations locked to higher tiers
Last verified Oct 2026. Sources: GorillaDesk pricing, Jobber pricing.