Skimmer vs Jobber for pool service
| Skimmer | Jobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per serviced location (two tiers) | General field-service, priced by plan and team size |
| Published price | Getting Started: $1/serviced location/month, starts at $49/month (includes 49 locations; for 0–49 pools). Scaling Up: $98/month base incl. 49 locations + $2/month per additional location (for 50–1,000 pools). | Core from $49/month (1 user, monthly billing; lower with annual billing). Higher plans (Connect, Grow) priced by number of users; extra users $29/month each. Frequent introductory discounts. |
| Best for | Small routes under 50 pools and established companies that want optional add-on services. | Businesses doing pool service as one line among several trades. |
| Source | Verified 2026-10-21 pricing page | Partially verified 2026-10-21 pricing page |
Monthly cost by route size
| Route | Skimmer | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| 20 pools / 1 tech | $49 | see vendor |
| 60 pools / 1 tech | $120 | see vendor |
| 150 pools / 2 techs | $300 | see vendor |
| 400 pools / 5 techs | $800 | see vendor |
Subscription only, from published list prices checked 2026-10-21. Excludes processing and add-ons.
Skimmer: strengths
- Low flat entry price ($49) for routes under 50 pools.
- Large add-on ecosystem (bookkeeping, AI phone, marketing) if you want everything in one vendor.
Skimmer: what to watch
- Jumps to the $98 base once you pass 49 pools.
- Add-ons can add up quickly.
Jobber: strengths
- Mature quoting, invoicing and payments for mixed service businesses (e.g., pool + repair + landscaping).
- Large integration ecosystem.
Jobber: what to watch
- Gets expensive as you add users.
- Lacks pool-specific chemistry workflows.
Based on each vendor's public site as of 2026-10-21; not hands-on tested. Run your own numbers →