Payaca vs Jobber
Clean tech-specific vs general home service software
Jobber is popular with home service businesses. But clean tech installers need DNO applications, MCS compliance, and design tool integrations. Here's how they compare.
Payaca
Purpose-built for solar, heat pump, battery, and EV charger installers with industry-specific compliance and tools.
- DNO applications via ENA Connect
- MCS compliance documentation
- EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations
- AI Agent Dave
Jobber
Field service management software for home service businesses including HVAC, plumbing, and landscaping.
- Strong scheduling and route planning
- Well-established mobile app
- No DNO/ENA Connect integration
- No MCS or design tool support
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Payaca | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Focus | Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV | General home service management for HVAC, plumbing, landscaping |
| DNO Applications | Direct integration with ENA Connect for G98/G99 applications | No DNO integration — manual process required |
| MCS Compliance | Built-in MCS certificate generation and documentation | No MCS compliance features |
| Design Tool Integration | EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations | No solar or heat pump design tool integrations |
| Quoting & Proposals | Multi-option proposals with design imports and e-signatures | Basic quoting with line items and optional signatures |
| Scheduling | Map-based scheduling with drag-and-drop | Strong calendar-based scheduling with route optimisation |
| Mobile App | Offline-capable app with installation-specific forms | Well-reviewed mobile app for field teams |
| Invoicing | Project-based invoicing with accounting sync | Invoicing with QuickBooks and Xero integration |
| Client Communication | Customer portal with project tracking and online payments | Client hub with appointment booking and messaging |
| AI Features | AI Agent Dave for natural language queries and actions | Limited AI features |
Industry Focus
Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV
General home service management for HVAC, plumbing, landscaping
DNO Applications
Direct integration with ENA Connect for G98/G99 applications
No DNO integration — manual process required
MCS Compliance
Built-in MCS certificate generation and documentation
No MCS compliance features
Design Tool Integration
EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations
No solar or heat pump design tool integrations
Quoting & Proposals
Multi-option proposals with design imports and e-signatures
Basic quoting with line items and optional signatures
Scheduling
Map-based scheduling with drag-and-drop
Strong calendar-based scheduling with route optimisation
Mobile App
Offline-capable app with installation-specific forms
Well-reviewed mobile app for field teams
Invoicing
Project-based invoicing with accounting sync
Invoicing with QuickBooks and Xero integration
Client Communication
Customer portal with project tracking and online payments
Client hub with appointment booking and messaging
AI Features
AI Agent Dave for natural language queries and actions
Limited AI features
Which is right for you?
Choose Payaca if:
- You install solar, heat pumps, batteries, or EV chargers
- You need DNO applications (G98/G99)
- You need MCS compliance documentation
- You want AI-powered business insights
Consider Jobber if:
- You do general home services (plumbing, landscaping, HVAC)
- You don't need renewable-specific compliance
- You want a simpler tool for reactive service work
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the main difference between Payaca and Jobber?
- Payaca is purpose-built for clean tech installers (solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV chargers) with features like DNO applications, MCS compliance, and design tool integrations. Jobber is a general field service platform built for home service businesses like plumbing and landscaping. If you do renewable energy work, Payaca understands your compliance requirements and installation workflows.
- Does Jobber handle DNO applications or MCS compliance?
- No. Jobber doesn't have DNO application support or MCS compliance features. You'd need to handle G98/G99 applications and MCS documentation through separate tools or manual processes.
- Is Jobber cheaper than Payaca?
- Jobber offers lower entry-level pricing, but their plans lack clean tech-specific features. For installation businesses that need compliance automation, design tool imports, and multi-option proposals, Payaca delivers more value. Factor in the cost of workarounds and additional tools when comparing.
- Which is better for solar installation businesses?
- Payaca is purpose-built for solar installers with design tool integrations (EasyPV, OpenSolar), DNO applications via ENA Connect, and solar-specific proposal templates. Jobber is better suited for general home services work.
- Can I migrate from Jobber to Payaca?
- Yes. Our team helps businesses migrate from Jobber and other platforms. We can import your customer data, job history, and templates. Book a demo to discuss your migration.
Built for clean tech installers
See how Payaca handles DNO applications, MCS compliance, and more.