ReadyOffice: an alternative to Jobber
Overview
ReadyOffice is an alternative and complement to Jobber for home-service businesses: a business phone line with an AI receptionist in English and French, business email and domain, invoicing and marketing, deployed and managed by our specialists.
What ReadyOffice provides
- A real business phone line: your number, call menu, team ringing and voicemail. See: Phone numbers and a phone system
- Business email and your domain in the same plan. See: Business email
- The AI receptionist answers in English or French. See: AI receptionist
- We set everything up for you on every plan. See: Set up for you
Feature comparison
Provider information is taken from their public pages; each entry links to its source and verification date. Our column reflects our current feature list.
| Capability | ReadyOffice | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Website builder | Included
| YesDetailsA professional website on every plan. Source, checked |
| Domain | Included
| Not listedDetailsTheir pricing page doesn't list domains. Source, checked |
| Business email | Included
| Not listedDetailsTheir pricing page doesn't list business email. Source, checked |
| Phone numbers and a phone system | Included
| PartlyDetailsA dedicated number for texting and the Receptionist (US, Canada, UK); not a full phone system. Source, checked |
| AI receptionist | Included
| YesDetailsReceptionist answers calls and texts: an add-on at US$29 a month for 30 conversations, included on Plus. Source, checked |
| Quotes and invoices | Included
| YesDetailsQuotes and invoices on every plan; built for field-service jobs. Source, checked |
| Online payments | Included
| YesDetailsOnline payments on every plan; automatic collection from Connect up. Source, checked |
| Marketing (reviews, posts, campaigns) | Included
| YesDetailsMarketing Tools (an add-on): a marketing plan, Google profile posts, social posts and reviews. Source, checked |
| An AI assistant across the business | Included
| Not listedDetailsTheir pricing page lists AI in the Receptionist and marketing tools, not one assistant across the business. Source, checked |
| Set up for you | Included | PartlyDetailsDedicated onboarding on the Plus plan; you set up the other plans yourself. Source, checked |
| A person to call | Included | YesDetailsA phone number is listed on their site; Premium Support on Plus. Source, checked |
| Canadian company | Included | YesDetailsOctopusapp Inc. (Jobber) is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Source, checked |
| Data stored in Canada | Not listed | Not listedDetailsTheir privacy policy says data may be processed in Canada, the US or elsewhere. Source, checked |
| English and French support | Included | Not listedDetailsTheir site offers English and Spanish; French isn't listed. Source, checked |
| Entry price, as listed | From $79 CAD a month (Starter) | US$29 a month, billed annuallyDetailsCore, 1 user, billed annually (US$49 billed monthly); the AI Receptionist is extra. Source, checked |
Migrating from Jobber
We import your clients from a Jobber export, set up your quotes and invoices with your taxes, and move your website and domain. If you texted from a Jobber number, we set up your own business number and tell your clients.
Our deployment serviceFrequently asked questions
Is Jobber Canadian too?
Yes, Jobber is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Its prices are listed in US dollars.
Can I use both?
Yes. You can keep Jobber for scheduling crews and use us for your phone line, email, website and receptionist.
Does Jobber's Receptionist speak French?
Their pages we checked don't say. Ours answers in English or French.
About this comparison
Jobber is a trademark of its owner. We're not affiliated with them. Facts were checked on from their public pages. Prices can change, so check their site. If something here is out of date, tell us at hello@readyoffice.ca and we'll fix it.
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