Kickserv runs $47–$159/mo depending on tier — and its Starter and Business plans share the same 2-user cap. We'll give you the honest comparison: where Kickserv is competitive, and where Jobkeepr's flat $39/mo and simple per-user pricing pull ahead.
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Straight numbers — including where Kickserv comes out ahead.
| Scenario | Jobkeepr | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Solo operator | $39/mo | $47/mo (Starter) |
| 2-person crew | $49/mo | $47/mo (Starter) |
| 3-person crew | $59/mo | $159/mo (Premium) |
| 5-person crew | $79/mo | $159/mo (Premium) |
| Annual cost (5-person crew) | $948/yr | $1,908/yr |
Honest note: for exactly 2 users, Kickserv's Starter plan ($47) edges out Jobkeepr ($49). Jobkeepr wins on simplicity and once you pass two seats.
| Feature | Jobkeepr | Kickserv |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | $47/mo |
| All features included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Per-user pricing | +$10/mo | Tiers only |
| SMS texting | ✓ | Higher tiers |
| Estimates & invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profit tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5-user cost | $79/mo | $159/mo |
| No contracts | ✓ | ✓ |
Kickserv has three paid tiers: Starter at $47/mo (2 users), Business at $78/mo (2 users plus add-ons), and Premium at $159/mo (5 users). The user count is the same on Starter and Business, so you have to jump to Premium to get more than two seats.
It depends on your crew size — and we'll be straight with you. For a 2-person shop, Kickserv's Starter plan ($47/mo) is actually a couple dollars less than Jobkeepr ($39 base + $10 = $49/mo). Where Jobkeepr pulls ahead is scaling: a 5-person crew is $79/mo on Jobkeepr versus $159/mo on Kickserv Premium.
The biggest difference is how you scale and what is included. Kickserv uses tiered plans where features like SMS are gated to higher tiers, and Starter and Business share the same 2-user limit. Jobkeepr includes every feature at $39/mo base and adds users cleanly at $10 each, so there are no tier jumps to plan around.
Two-way SMS and some communication features on Kickserv are tied to higher plan tiers. On Jobkeepr, texting, estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and profit tracking are all included in the single $39/mo plan.
Most crews switch for simplicity, not just price. Jobkeepr is built to be set up in minutes with one plan and everything on — no deciding which tier unlocks the feature you need. If Kickserv's tier structure feels confusing or you're paying for a plan to unlock one feature, Jobkeepr is worth a look.
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