Jobber vs Workiz

2021. Workiz raises $13M for productivity tools aimed at home services professionals



Workiz, a startup catering to small businesses in the home services sector such as locksmiths, removals companies, and large appliance repairs, has developed a comprehensive platform. This platform assists these businesses in various tasks, including job booking, team management, customer communication, billing, and data analytics. By leveraging data analytics, Workiz enables businesses to optimize their operations and enhance future performance. The company recently concluded a funding round, raising $13 million. To provide context, Workiz's direct competitor, Jobber, also secured $60 million in funding earlier this year after reaching 100,000 service professionals on its platform.


2021. Jobber raises $60M for its platform for home service professionals



Jobber, a platform catering specifically to home services professionals, has secured $60 million in funding. Jobber's platform offers management software designed to assist sole-traders and small businesses in the home services industry. It enables them to schedule appointments, organize their calendars, handle billing and accounting, and promote their services online. With a customer base of approximately 100,000 in 47 countries and spanning 50 service segments including cleaning, electrical repairs, landscaping, and plumbing, Jobber aims to further enhance its offerings with the new funding.


2019. Field management software startup Workiz raises $5M



Workiz, a startup specializing in software solutions for field service professionals, announced today that it has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding. Workiz was developed with the intention of providing comprehensive tools for field service companies, enabling them to efficiently manage their operations. These tools encompass various functionalities such as monitoring interactions between technicians and customers, maintaining detailed records of client calls and texts, sending reminders to clients, tracking advertising expenditure and effectiveness, and processing credit card payments. Remarkably, around 52% of field services companies still rely on traditional pen and paper methods to handle their business operations, thus presenting a significant growth opportunity for Workiz. To facilitate the transition, Workiz offers complimentary onboarding assistance, allowing businesses to seamlessly adopt the software within a short timeframe of just one or two days. Furthermore, the software seamlessly synchronizes with QuickBooks or CSV files, ensuring a smooth integration process.


2015. Mobile workforce service Jobber secured $8M



Field service management software, Jobber, has successfully raised $8 million in funding. Traditionally, professional home and mobile service businesses have relied on desktop systems or even manual methods involving pen and paper, resulting in significant inefficiencies. Jobber offers a comprehensive solution for these companies, including mobile apps, scheduling tools, online invoicing, and customer management tools. Since its establishment in 2011, Jobber has served over three and a half million customers, processing invoices totaling over $1 billion. In the field service management sector, Jobber faces competition primarily from outdated pen-and-paper practices. Other players in this market include mHelpDesk, HouseCall Pro, Breezeworks, and vWorkApp. In the enterprise segment, larger and well-established players like ServiceMax and Bella Solutions also operate.