The free Jobber alternative built for San Jose contractors.
San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley, with median home prices among the highest in the country and a homeowner base that expects fast, digital-first service. The housing stock is dominated by postwar Eichlers, ranches, and Mediterranean-style homes across Willow Glen, Almaden, and Cambrian Park. California's aggressive electrification push, Title 24 compliance, and PG&E's incentives for heat pumps and induction make every major HVAC and water heater job a compliance conversation as much as a mechanical one. Jobber charges $39 - $249+/month for the privilege of running your business. Clockwork costs $0/month — pay only when you collect a payment.
The real cost of Jobber in San Jose.
The Core plan only allows 1 user , you cannot even add a second technician without upgrading.
Growing your team from 1 to 7 users triples your monthly cost from $39 to $119.
No customer financing means you lose big-ticket jobs when homeowners cannot pay upfront.
No virtual receptionist means every missed call is a missed opportunity.
The features you need most are always on the next pricing tier.
Core plan limited to 1 user. Grow plan (7 users) is $119/month. Connect plan starts at $249+/month.
3.5% + 30¢ when you collect a payment. No monthly fee, no contract, no setup fee.
What San Jose crews actually get.
| Feature | Clockwork | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatch | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Invoicing | Included free | Included (all plans) |
| Payment Processing | 3.5% + 30¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Customer Financing | Built-in, free | Not included |
| Virtual Receptionist | Included free (24/7) | Not included |
| Fleet Tracking | Included free | Not included |
| Reporting & Analytics | Included free | Limited on Core |
| Website Builder | Included free | Not included |
| Monthly Cost (1 user) | $0/month | $39+/month |
| Monthly Cost (5 users) | $0/month | $119+/month |
| Annual Contract Required | No | Discount requires annual |
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
Switching from Jobber in San Jose.
Does Clockwork replace Jobber?+
Yes. Everything Jobber does , scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, quoting, payments , Clockwork does too. Plus virtual receptionist, fleet tracking, and customer financing, all included free.
How much will I save switching from Jobber?+
If you are on Jobber Grow ($119/month), you will save $1,428/year. On Connect ($249/month), you will save $2,988/year. Clockwork is $0/month , you only pay 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction.
Is Clockwork harder to use than Jobber?+
No. Clockwork was designed for contractors, not tech people. Most users are up and running in under 30 minutes with guided onboarding.
What if I need more than 5 users?+
Clockwork has no user limits. Add your whole team for $0. Unlike Jobber, we do not charge per user or per technician.
San Jose crew? Stop overpaying.
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