Trade2Base vs Jobber
Jobber is good job management software. But if you're a UK trade business that wants campaign attribution, VAT compliance, WhatsApp messaging and direct mail — here's how they compare.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trade2Base | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
VAT-compliant invoicing (UK) Jobber invoices require manual VAT configuration | ||
Gas Safe / NAPIT cert storage | ||
CIS deduction handling | ||
Campaign attribution (ad ROI) Jobber has no campaign-to-revenue tracking | ||
Direct mail / Mailhaus integration | ||
Customer portal (self-serve) Jobber client hub is read-only; no quote approval or payment | ||
Quote digital sign-off | ||
WhatsApp Business messaging | ||
AI campaign copywriting | ||
Job scheduling & dispatch | ||
Mobile app | ||
Xero integration | ||
Stripe payment links | ||
Team / engineer management | ||
Route optimisation Trade2Base roadmap Q4 2026 | ||
UK-based support team Jobber support is Canada-based |
Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. Some features may have changed — verify with each vendor.
Where Trade2Base pulls ahead
Built for the UK market
Trade2Base ships with VAT invoicing, Gas Safe / NAPIT / NICEIC compliance cert storage, CIS deduction handling and Mailhaus direct mail — all out of the box. Jobber was built for North America and lacks UK-specific workflows.
Campaign attribution Jobber simply doesn't have
Trade2Base connects your Facebook ads, Google campaigns, leaflet drops and referrals to the invoices they generated. With Jobber you still have no idea which marketing is working — you just know your diary is full or it isn't.
WhatsApp + customer portal
UK customers use WhatsApp, not email. Trade2Base integrates WhatsApp Business so quotes, reminders and reviews happen in the channel customers actually open. Plus a full self-serve portal for approvals and payment — not just read-only status.
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Trade2Base | Jobber | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry tier | £29/mo | ~£35/mo (Core) | 1 user |
| Mid tier | £99/mo | ~£85/mo (Connect) | Up to 8 users |
| Top tier | £179/mo | ~£170/mo (Grow) | Unlimited users |
| UK VAT included | ✓ | Manual setup required | |
| Campaign attribution | ✓ All plans | Not available | |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Jobber pricing converted from USD at approximate exchange rate. Prices exclude VAT.
When Jobber might suit you better
- You're based in the US or Canada and primarily use USD billing
- Route optimisation is a priority and you can't wait for Q4 2026
- You have a large field team (20+ engineers) with complex dispatching needs
- You use Jobber's native quoting forms embedded on your website
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