Subbie Stack

AroFlo vs Jobber

Side by side on price, accounting sync and real tradie feedback. Both are job management apps used by builders, electricians, plumbers, hvac & refrigeration and more.

AroFloJobber
Starting price

From ≈ NZD 99/mo(listed as AUD 80/mo)

From ≈ NZD 52/mo(listed as USD 29/mo)

Xero sync✓✓
MYOB sync✓—
QuickBooks sync✓✓
HeadquartersMelbourne (Box Hill, VIC), AustraliaEdmonton, Canada
Tradie field notes925
What it doesAI-first operating platform for asset-heavy trade work: quoting and job management, timesheets and scheduling, accounting and payments, compliance/safety forms, project management with Gantt, trade CRM, multi-business-unit support, inventory kits/schedule of rates/stock control, 600+ connected suppliers, AI (JustAsk…Home service business platform: online booking and scheduling, quotes, invoicing and online payments, client website, automated reminders, checklists, time/expense tracking, two-way SMS, job costing, automations, reports, lead Pipeline, Marketing Suite, AI Receptionist, crew scheduling, 100+ tool app marketplace

From published vendor information. Prices converted as a guide (≈). Confirm on each vendor's site.

What tradies say about AroFlo

AroFloClunky / outdated UI and unfixed legacy issues
“I currently use Aroflo, whilst it’s excellent, sometimes it has stupid and old functions which drive me crazy. I feel they are too busy making new features as opposed to fixing old issues”

Not stated (posted in r/AusElectricians)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-15

AroFloMobile / field usability historically weak
“Used AroFlo about 5+years ago as an employee and it was pointless to use it on a phone, always just used it on the computer at the end of the day”

Not stated (r/AusElectricians; employee then sole trader via ArofloGo)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-16

AroFloAccounting sync / integration limitations
“Yeah we use aroflo and the app is pretty good now. Still could be laid out a little better. They are doing heaps new things but not having direct api calls with xero having the integration page is ridiculous these days”

Not stated (r/AusElectricians)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-16

All 9 notes on AroFlo

What tradies say about Jobber

JobberSudden price hikes / add-on nickel-and-diming / clunky complexity
“I didn’t realize until after signing up that reviews cost an extra $39 a month and referrals are another $29... The platform itself is also way more complicated than it needs to be. A lot of simple things are locked behind add ons... I’m paying $267 a month... I had to upgrade…”

Stone installation company (contractor); geography not stated

Source: Reddit · 2026-01-22

JobberSudden price hikes / upsell of expected features
“We've been with Jobber for a while, and have been equally frustrated, as they were trying to squeeze you out for every penny... as we grew, we realized that it's built for small companies and that they are building new features, but at a very superficial level (just to say they…”

Not stated (larger than small/solo; contractor thread)

Source: Reddit · 2026-02-03

JobberSudden price hikes / terrible customer support
“Yeah I'm the biggest jobber hater after they over sold me during the demo, then once they got me on the plan I realized most of the things I wanted were paid add-ons. My monthly went from $75 to like $200 which is rediculous... there support is atrocious. I got billed after I…”

Adjacent field-service/handyman context (r/HandymanBusiness); stone installer identity from linked prior post

Source: Reddit · 2026-03-24

All 25 notes on Jobber

FAQ

Common questions

Is AroFlo or Jobber cheaper?

Going by published starting prices, Jobber starts lower (about NZD 52/mo vs NZD 99/mo, converted as a guide). Per-user pricing and add-ons change the real cost for a crew.

Do AroFlo and Jobber work with MYOB?

AroFlo: yes, MYOB integration is listed. Jobber: no MYOB integration is published.

What do tradies complain about with each?

AroFlo: Clunky, Mobile. Jobber: Sudden price hikes, Terrible customer support.