Jobber vs Nexa
The Real Comparison for Irrigation Technicians

Jobber
$69/mo ($828/yr)
VS
Nexa
$279 once — own forever
or 3 payments of $99
Break even: 4.0 months. Save $2,499 over 3 years.
"I compared Jobber and Nexa side by side. The math wasn't even close. $2,778 over 3 years vs $279 once. Switched and never looked back."
— Irrigation tech, Nexa customer

The verdict for irrigation technicians: Jobber is solid software, but at $69/month it costs $2,778 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Jobber does for $279 once. For solo irrigation technicians and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.

Choose Nexa if:

  • You're done paying monthly forever
  • You're a solo operator or small team (1-5)
  • You need scheduler, Invoicing, task-manager in one purchase in one tool
  • You're tired of price increases
  • You want to own your tools like you own your equipment

Choose Jobber if:

  • You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
  • You're deeply invested in Jobber's specific workflow
  • You need a feature Nexa doesn't have yet

What Jobber Actually Costs Irrigation Technicians

The 3-Year Damage

Year 1$828
Year 2 (+11.4% inflation)$922
Year 3$1,028
Total lost to Jobber$2,778

Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $2,499. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.

Your Jobber subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Feature-by-Feature

FeatureJobberNexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price$69/mo$279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Total$2,778$279
You own it?No — stop paying, lose accessYes — forever
"The feature comparison convinced me. Nexa does 90% of what Jobber does — for 10% of the 3-year cost. And I actually own it."
— Irrigation tech

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Switching from Jobber

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 and job categories.
3
Parallel run — Run both for 1-2 weeks to verify scheduled jobs transfer cleanly.
4
Cancel Jobber — Cancel subscription before your next billing cycle. Download final export.
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Irrigation Technicians are switching from Jobber every week.

The math doesn't lie.

What This Means for Irrigation Technicians

Spring season: 3 jobs today. A system startup ($85, 30 min). A broken mainline repair ($200, 2 hours). A new zone addition estimate (free, 45 min). Parts for the mainline repair: $35 in PVC and fittings. You have 4 winterization callbacks from clients who weren't happy with service in November. Your schedule is booked 2 weeks out and the phone won't stop ringing. Job tracking is a whiteboard in the garage.

Irrigation Technicians deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Seasonal demand: spring installs, summer repairs, fall winterization. Parts inventory management from the truck. Warranty callbacks on new installs. Estimating underground issues before digging. Jobber charges $69/month on top of these daily realities. The median irrigation tech earns $42,000/year — $828/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.

Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for irrigation technicians. You own it like you own your Trencher or pipe puller.

What irrigation technicians actually deal with

A day in the life of a irrigation tech

Spring season: 3 jobs today. A system startup ($85, 30 min). A broken mainline repair ($200, 2 hours). A new zone addition estimate (free, 45 min). Parts for the mainline repair: $35 in PVC and fittings. You have 4 winterization callbacks from clients who weren't happy with service in November. Your schedule is booked 2 weeks out and the phone won't stop ringing. Job tracking is a whiteboard in the garage.

The tools a working irrigation tech actually owns

Why irrigation technicians leave the big platforms

Where irrigation technicians actually talk shop

Local irrigation technicians on Nexa

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FAQ

Is Nexa really a Jobber replacement?

For solo irrigation technicians and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Jobber may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

What does Jobber do that Nexa doesn't?

Jobber has features like Built for home services and Mobile app for field teams that some businesses rely on. For most solo irrigation technicians, these aren't dealbreakers.

How fast does Nexa pay for itself?

At $69/month, Nexa pays for itself in 4.0 months. After that: $828 saved every year.

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.

"$2,778 over 3 years to Jobber. Or $279 once for Nexa. I own my tools now. No more renting software."
— Irrigation tech, Nexa owner

$2,778 Over 3 Years. Or $279 Once (or 3 × $99).

Own your tools. Stop renting your software.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
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