Jobber works for plumbers. FlowRoute works for the fleet.
Both are great products. Only one knows what a service cycle, a 200-unit event, or a lost PT-2847 is.
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY GET FOR THE MONEY
The features that matter for portable toilet operations — and where generic field-service tools come up short.
| CAPABILITY | SUBJECT A FLOWROUTE | SUBJECT B JOBBER |
|---|---|---|
| SERIAL NUMBER UNIT TRACKING | Built-in QR codes, full lifecycle | No serial tracking. Generic 'assets' only. |
| LOST UNIT DETECTION | Auto-flag unserviced rented units | No concept of unit status vs. service cycle |
| SERVICE CYCLE AUTOMATION | Weekly / biweekly auto-scheduling | Manual job creation, no cycle logic |
| EVENT VS. CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS | Different flows per customer type | One-size-fits-all jobs |
| ROUTE OPTIMIZATION | K-means + TSP, auto-clustering | Basic map view, manual pin dropping |
| DRIVER MOBILE CHECKLIST | Pump, refill, restock, wash, inspect | Generic 'task' lists |
| OFFLINE MODE | Full offline checklist + photo + signature | Limited offline, no photo sync |
| UNIT-LEVEL REVENUE REPORTING | Per-unit P&L, trust-style reports | Generic invoicing only |
| PRICING | $299–$999/mo, no per-user fees | $79–$349/mo + $39/user add-on |
| SETUP TIME | 5 days white-glove | Self-serve, 2–4 weeks typical |
FOUR THINGS JOBBER CAN'T DO, NO MATTER HOW MANY CUSTOM FIELDS YOU ADD
UNIT-CENTRIC, NOT JOB-CENTRIC
Every action is tied to a serial number. Track revenue, service history, and condition per unit — not per visit.
REAL ROUTE OPTIMIZATION
K-means clustering + TSP. Generates balanced routes in 60s, not 2 hours with a highlighter.
PT-SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS
Pump, refill, restock, wash, inspect. Photo + signature. Drivers don't translate generic tasks.
LOST UNIT DETECTION
Auto-flag rented units that haven't been serviced in their cycle window. Recover $3k+/month.
FROM JOBBER TO FLOWROUTE IN 5 DAYS
No double data entry. No 'flip the switch' weekend. We run in parallel until you're confident.
- 01
EXPORT FROM JOBBER
DAY 1Customers, properties, recurring jobs — all exported to CSV with our import template.
- 02
MAP YOUR UNITS
DAYS 2–3We help you tag every unit with a serial number and QR code, and reconcile against open jobs.
- 03
RUN YOUR FIRST OPTIMIZED ROUTE
DAY 4Side-by-side with your current route. Most ops save 4–6 driver hours immediately.
- 04
CUT OVER THE TEAM
DAY 5Drivers download the PWA, dispatchers move to FlowRoute, Jobber goes read-only.
WHAT CHANGES AFTER WEEK ONE
"We hacked Jobber with custom fields for serial numbers. It broke every update. FlowRoute just works — units are first-class."
"My drivers couldn't figure out Jobber's generic tasks. FlowRoute says 'pump the tank' in plain English with a photo prompt."
THE QUESTIONS JOBBER CUSTOMERS ASK US
Q.01CAN I IMPORT DATA FROM JOBBER?+
Yes — customers, properties, recurring jobs, and historical invoices import via CSV. Our onboarding specialist runs the import for you.
Q.02DO YOU CHARGE PER USER LIKE JOBBER?+
No. Every FlowRoute plan includes unlimited drivers and dispatchers. You pay per active unit, not per seat.
Q.03DOES FLOWROUTE DO QUOTES AND ESTIMATES?+
Yes — quotes, deposit invoicing, and full ACH/credit card collection through Stripe are built in.
Q.04WHAT ABOUT QUICKBOOKS?+
Two-way QuickBooks Online sync. Customers, invoices, and payments flow both directions.
SWITCH FROM JOBBER IN 10 DAYS. KEEP YOUR HISTORICAL DATA.
Free migration. White-glove onboarding. Side-by-side with Jobber until you're ready.