You're Switching from Jobber. Here's Why HVAC Technicians Choose Nexa.
Jobber
$49/mo
$588/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 5.7 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Jobber after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified HVAC tech, former Jobber customer
The Bottom Line
HVAC Technicians on Jobber pay $49/month — $588/year. Over three years, that's $1,764. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 5.7 months. The median HVAC tech earns $50,590/year, so Jobber's annual cost is roughly 1.2% of typical revenue — every year, forever.
Key Numbers
$50,590
Median HVAC tech income
3.3%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
5.7 mo
Break-even vs Jobber
$1,485
3-year savings switching to Nexa
What Jobber Is Costing You
The Damage
Jobber monthly$49/mo
Annual drain$588/yr
Year 2 (at today's price)$588
Year 3$588
3-year total$1,764
That's $1,764 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.
Your Jobber subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.
✗Marketing Suite is extra $79/month on lower tiers
✗Job costing only on Grow plan
✗Expense tracking locked to higher tiers
✗Real cost often $300-600/month for small teams
✗I recently canceled two subscriptions. HouseCall Pro is far superior. This company held me hostage for $8,250 for seven days claiming it was my first
✗Jobber is an overengineered platform that still lacks basic functionality. Confirmation emails cannot include a clear list of services being provided.
✗Their pricing could use some help. Features locked to higher tier should be included as default.
HVAC Technicians are leaving Jobber every week.
You're not the only one who's had enough.
Why This Matters for HVAC Technicians
In summer I'm running six to eight calls a day, and the diagnosis is the job. A no-cool call means checking the thermostat, the breaker and the condensate switch before I touch the unit, then pulling the panel to test the capacitor and contactor, which are the most common failures on a hot day. If those are fine, I'm putting gauges on to check refrigerant pressures and superheat, and if it's low I'm leak-searching, because topping up a leaking system just brings me back next week and refrigerant is expensive and regulated, with every pound logged. Winter is furnaces: ignitors, flame sensors, pressure switches, and a combustion check for carbon monoxide on anything old. Between the emergencies I'm doing maintenance agreements, cleaning coils, changing filters and checking drains twice a year, which is steady work that smooths out the slow seasons. Replacements are the big tickets: sizing the system to the house, a written quote, permits and a day of install. Every call ends with a diagnostic fee or a repair to invoice before I drive to the next one.
HVAC Technicians face unique challenges: Seasonal income swings — buried in summer, slow in spring/fall. ServiceTitan wants $300+/month for a one-man shop. Tracking maintenance agreements and recurring visits. Managing refrigerant logs and EPA compliance paperwork. Customers calling at 10pm because their AC died. On top of all that, Jobber charges $49/month ($588/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median HVAC tech earns $50,590/year. Software at $588/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.
Your Manifold gauge set is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.
Your Full Stack Cost
Jobber is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?
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Your exact Jobber cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.
"I was paying Jobber $49/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,764 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— HVAC tech business owner
What You Get Instead
Feature
Jobber
Nexa
Invoicing
✓
✓
Scheduling
✓
✓
CRM
✓
✓
Time Tracking
—
✓
Full Accounting
—
✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
—
✓
Works offline
—
✓
Price
$49/mo forever
$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost
$1,764
$279
Stop paying?
Lose everything
Keep everything forever
Switching Takes 1-2 Days
Most hvac technicians are fully switched before the weekend.
1
Export your data
Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, jobs, and invoices as CSV.
2
Set up Nexa
15-minute setup. Import your client list by CSV; re-enter your services and upcoming jobs.
3
Parallel run
Run both for 1-2 weeks. Finish scheduled jobs in Jobber; book new ones in Nexa.
4
Cancel Jobber
Cancel subscription before your next billing cycle. Download final export.
✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Jobber when you're confident. Zero risk.
What hvac technicians actually deal with
Seasonal income swings — buried in summer, slow in spring/fall
ServiceTitan wants $300+/month for a one-man shop
Tracking maintenance agreements and recurring visits
Managing refrigerant logs and EPA compliance paperwork
Customers calling at 10pm because their AC died
A day in the life of a hvac tech
In summer I'm running six to eight calls a day, and the diagnosis is the job. A no-cool call means checking the thermostat, the breaker and the condensate switch before I touch the unit, then pulling the panel to test the capacitor and contactor, which are the most common failures on a hot day. If those are fine, I'm putting gauges on to check refrigerant pressures and superheat, and if it's low I'm leak-searching, because topping up a leaking system just brings me back next week and refrigerant is expensive and regulated, with every pound logged. Winter is furnaces: ignitors, flame sensors, pressure switches, and a combustion check for carbon monoxide on anything old. Between the emergencies I'm doing maintenance agreements, cleaning coils, changing filters and checking drains twice a year, which is steady work that smooths out the slow seasons. Replacements are the big tickets: sizing the system to the house, a written quote, permits and a day of install. Every call ends with a diagnostic fee or a repair to invoice before I drive to the next one.
The tools a working hvac tech actually owns
Manifold gauge set
Refrigerant leak detectors
Vacuum pump
Micron gauge
Combustion analyzer
Psychrometer / hygrometer
Recovery machine
Their van with roof rack and ladder
Why hvac technicians leave the big platforms
servicetitan: Minimum $300+/month with annual contract. They don't care that you're solo — same price as a 10-truck company.
jobber: The scheduling works but the invoicing templates look cheap. Customers judge you on presentation.
housecall-pro: They raised prices three times in two years. What started at $49 is now $79 for the base plan.
Where hvac technicians actually talk shop
r/HVAC (Reddit)
r/hvacadvice (Reddit)
r/refrigeration (Reddit)
HVACTalk.com (Forum)
HVAC-Talk: The Contractor's Forum (Forum)
HVAC-Pro Forums (Forum)
HVAC School (YouTube)
AC Service Tech LLC (YouTube)
Local hvac technicians on Nexa
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FAQ
Is Nexa really a Jobber replacement for hvac technicians?
For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Jobber may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.
$279 seems like a lot.
It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Jobber is $49/month — that's $1,764 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.
What if I don't like it?
30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.
Can I import my Jobber data?
Export your data from Jobber as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.
HVAC Technicians in Bismarck
The average solo operator there spends about $2,160/year on software — and HVAC tech face their own version of that math. ND state licensing requirements apply.
Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Bismarck metro. Your situation will vary.
If You Need These — Nexa Has Them
Specific gaps HVAC Technicians run into with Jobber, and what Nexa does instead.
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Jobber gapPer-user fees add up quickly
✓
Nexa$279 once for your whole business — no per-user fees, ever.
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Jobber gapBasic plan missing key features
✓
NexaEverything in $279 — no tiers, no locked features.
If you want to compare notes or see how other hvac technicians are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.
Reddit
r/HVAC, r/hvacadvice, r/refrigeration
Forums
HVACTalk.com, HVAC-Talk: The Contractor's Forum, HVAC-Pro Forums
YouTube
HVAC School, AC Service Tech LLC, HVAC Guide for Homeowners, MasterSamurai Tech
Podcasts
HVAC School Podcast, HVAC Tactical
"Jobber raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— HVAC tech, switched from Jobber
Stop Losing $588/Year to Jobber
$1,764 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.