Tiko vs. Jobber
Tiko vs. Jobber.
Jobber is a strong all-trades field-service platform with built-in scheduling and a mature workflow. Tiko is HVAC-only — and replaces the form-based daily grind with a chat-first AI assistant.
Tiko
Recommended for small shops$29.99/mo
Owner included · Add seats at $14.99 · 3-day free trial
Jobber
$199/mo
Quoted for a small HVAC team. Multi-trade platform.
Side by side
How they actually stack up.
| Feature | Tiko | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo (owner included) | ~$199/mo (quoted for small team) |
| Free trial | 3 days, full access | 14 days |
| Built specifically for | HVAC owner-operators | All field service trades |
| AI assistant | Plain-English chat for everything | Limited AI helpers |
| Estimates by chat | Yes — “draft Mrs. Johnson…” | Form-based |
| Customer signatures | Phone-based | Yes |
| Auto-convert estimate → invoice | Built in | Built in |
| Online payments | Stripe Connect — money goes to you | Jobber Payments |
| Customer portal | Branded, no install | Branded portal |
| Scheduling & dispatch | Not included | Built in |
| Quoting workflows for many trades | HVAC-only templates | Many trade templates |
| Long-term contract | Cancel anytime | Monthly available |
The honest take
Pick the right tool for your shop.
We're not for everybody. Jobber isn't either. Here's how to tell which one fits.
Pick Jobber if…
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You run multiple trades.
Plumbing, electrical, landscaping plus HVAC — Jobber's templates cover them all.
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You need scheduling built in.
Drag-and-drop calendar, route optimization, crew dispatch.
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Your team writes a lot of forms.
If your office team likes form-based workflows, Jobber's tools are mature.
Pick Tiko if…
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You only do HVAC.
Tiko's templates, expense categories, and reports are tuned for HVAC, not generic field service.
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You hate clicking through menus.
Chat to draft an estimate in 8 seconds. Tiko reads your data and waits for you to approve.
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You want a price that scales with you.
Start at $29.99/mo. Add a seat for $14.99 when the crew grows. No quote calls.
“Our customers sign estimates on their phone and pay the invoice the same day. We used to wait weeks chasing payments. Tiko cut our payment cycle down to almost nothing.”
Dee Diaz— Owner-Operator
HVAC Shop · Miami, FL · $3M/year · 4-person crew
See if Tiko's a fit.
Three days, free.
Card required, not charged until day 4. Cancel any time.
No phone calls. No demos required.