The 30-second answer
Best overall: Operaite
Estimates, invoices, online booking, scheduling, crew assignment, day routing, accounting and AI in one plan. Seats are $5 each. No contract — cancel anytime.
Start 21-day free trial →Operaite vs Jobber
That’s for one user. Routing, GPS tracking and QuickBooks sync start at $139, team plans start at $199, and the AI Receptionist and Marketing Suite are paid add-ons on these plans.
Deep dive: Operaite vs Jobber →Operaite vs Housecall Pro
$79/mo includes one user and $189/mo includes five. GPS tracking and QuickBooks start at $189. Operaite runs a crew of five for $49.
Deep dive: Operaite vs Housecall Pro →What you’ll actually pay
Monthly billing, no commitment. Jobber prices teams of up to 5 and up to 10 users; Housecall Pro’s plans include 1, 5 or 8 users.
Feature by feature
| Operaite | Jobber | Housecall Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo price | $29/mo | $49/mo (Core) | $79/mo (Basic) |
| Crew of 5 | $49/mo | $199/mo (Connect) | $189/mo (Essentials) |
| Team members | $5/seat | Team plans of 5 or 10 users | 1, 5 or 8 users, then $35 each |
| Online booking page | Included + website widget | Included | Included |
| Day routing | Included | $139 plan and up | $189 plan |
| QuickBooks Online | Included (1-way push) | $139 plan and up | $189 plan |
| AI tools | Assistant, review responder, marketing audit, social writer — all included | AI chat included; Receptionist +$29/mo and Marketing Suite +$99/mo (both in Plus) | AI add-on |
| Free trial | 21 days, no card | Free trial, no card | 14 days, no card |
Why contractors pick Operaite
Everything in one plan
Booking, scheduling, routing, invoicing, accounting and AI are all in the $29 base. Nothing to add on.
Seats at $5, not $189+ team plans
Add a helper or a whole crew for $5 a seat. Bookkeepers are free.
AI that knows your business
Ask about your schedule, unpaid invoices or profit and get answers from your own data, plus a chat that books jobs from your booking page.
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Try Operaite — from $29/mo. AI included.
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Competitor prices and plan features are from getjobber.com/pricing and housecallpro.com/pricing as of October 7, 2026, and can change.