Comparison
Jobber is good software.
It was not built for mulching.
Jobber handles scheduling, CRM, and online booking for field service businesses. It works well for HVAC, plumbing, and lawn care. But forestry mulching has different problems: satellite acreage, vegetation density pricing, teeth consumption, fuel per job, and profitability per acre. Jobber does not solve those.
What MulchDeck does that Jobber does not
Satellite polygon acreage
Draw on the map, get exact acreage for the estimate.
Density x terrain rate card
16 prices. 4 vegetation levels times 4 terrain types. Consistent pricing on every job.
Teeth tracking per job
Log teeth used each day. See consumption rate per acre.
Fuel tracking per job
Log gallons each day. See fuel cost per acre.
Before/after GPS-tagged photos
Photos attach to the job with coordinates and timestamps. Export branded PDFs.
Profitability per acre
Estimated cost vs actual hours, fuel, and teeth. Real margin, not a guess.
What Jobber does that MulchDeck does not
Jobber is a full field service platform. It has features MulchDeck intentionally does not build. If you need scheduling and CRM, Jobber is a solid choice for that.
Scheduling and dispatch
Calendar, route optimization, crew dispatch.
CRM and client management
Lead tracking, automated follow-ups, client portal.
Online booking
Customers book appointments from your website.
Payment collection
Credit card processing, automated payment reminders.
QuickBooks integration
Two-way sync with QuickBooks Online.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Jobber Core | $49/month | 1 user |
| Jobber Connect | $119/month | Up to 5 users |
| Jobber Grow | $349/month | Up to 15 users |
| MulchDeck | $149/month | Unlimited users |
Common questions
Can I use Jobber and MulchDeck together?
Yes. Some operators use Jobber for scheduling and client communication, and MulchDeck for estimating and job cost tracking. They solve different problems.
Does MulchDeck do scheduling?
No. MulchDeck does not have a calendar, dispatch board, or online booking. It handles estimating, job tracking (hours, fuel, teeth), photos, invoicing, and profitability.
Does MulchDeck have a CRM?
No. MulchDeck stores customer names and addresses on jobs, but it is not a CRM. No lead pipeline, no email marketing, no automated follow-ups.
How does pricing compare?
MulchDeck is $149/month flat with unlimited users. Jobber Core is $49/month for 1 user, Connect is $119/month for up to 5, and Grow is $349/month for up to 15. Per-seat pricing adds up fast with crew.
Does MulchDeck work offline?
Yes. Full offline support. Estimates, job logs, photos, and invoices save locally and sync when you get signal. Built for rural acreage.
$149/month flat. Unlimited users. 14-day free trial.
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