Strata vs Jobber
Jobber is built for home-services trades. Strata is built for auto shops.
Jobber is general field-service software for home-services trades. Strata is built around the vehicle: per-service booking with deposits and a Pro plan with up to 5 team logins, no per-seat charge.
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Strata is for auto and detail shops that want software shaped around the vehicle and the service, not general field-service software adapted to fit.
Side by side
How Strata compares, line by line
| Capability | Strata | General field-service software |
|---|---|---|
| Built around the vehicle | StrataEvery job, quote, and invoice ties to the exact vehicle, with service history and comms log. | General field-service softwareGeneral field-service tools usually organize around a property or a client, not the specific vehicle. |
| Online booking | StrataBranded page where customers pick the exact service and pay a Stripe deposit right after booking. | General field-service softwareBooking is often built around quote requests or visit scheduling rather than per-service deposits. |
| Pricing | StrataPro is $69/month with the discount ($89 list): up to 5 team logins, no per-seat charge. | General field-service softwareTypically priced per user, so the bill grows every time you add staff. |
| Quotes, add-ons and invoices | StrataQuotes with add-ons, tax, deposits and balances flow straight into the appointment and the invoice. | General field-service softwareHandles quotes and invoices, but usually isn't built around detailing packages and vehicle add-ons. |
| Bringing regulars back | StrataAutopilot learns each customer's visit cadence and queues overdue win-backs with the text pre-written, for your approval. | General field-service softwareAutomation is usually reminder- and follow-up-based, not cadence-learned win-back suggestions you approve. |
| The shop floor | StrataMonth-to-day calendar with bays, staff and buffers, plus a jobs board showing revenue per stage. | General field-service softwareSchedulers cover crews and visits, but usually aren't organized around bays and detailing job stages. |
| Moving your data in | StrataSelf-serve CSV import that takes exports from OrbisX, Urable, TintWiz, or QuickBooks, with no paid onboarding. | General field-service softwareMoving in often means manual setup or paid onboarding. |
Why shops choose Strata
Every job knows the car
Every appointment, quote, and invoice is tied to the exact vehicle. When a repeat customer books, you already know what you did last time.
Your bill doesn't grow with your crew
Pro is $69 a month with the discount ($89 list), with role-based access for up to 5 team logins and no per-seat charge. Field-service software is typically priced per user.
Booking that collects the deposit
Customers pick the exact service on your branded booking page and pay a Stripe deposit right after booking. Strata flags any deposit that didn't land.
Autopilot brings the regulars back
Autopilot learns each customer's visit cadence. When a regular goes overdue, it queues a win-back for you to approve and tracks the revenue it brings in.
Bring your data with you
Moving over from Jobber
Export your clients, vehicles, and job history to a CSV and import it yourself in a few minutes, with no paid onboarding. Start the 30-day free trial, cancel anytime, and keep your current tool running.
See how import worksCommon questions
What's the real difference between Strata and Jobber?
Jobber is general field-service software for home-services trades like landscaping, cleaning, and HVAC. Strata is built for auto and detail shops: every job tied to the specific vehicle, per-service booking with deposits.
How does the pricing compare?
Pro is $69 a month with the discount ($89 list), with up to 5 team logins and no per-seat charge. Field-service software is typically billed per user. We don't publish other vendors' prices here. Check theirs directly.
Can I bring my data over from Jobber?
Yes. Export your clients, vehicles, and history to a CSV and import it yourself in a few minutes, with no paid onboarding. The same path covers QuickBooks, OrbisX, Urable, and TintWiz.
Does Strata handle texting and online booking?
Both. Customers choose a service on your branded booking page and pay a Stripe deposit right after booking. Two-way SMS on Pro and Premier has nothing to set up, and customers reply C to confirm.
Get started
Try Strata free for 30 days
Pro is $69 a month with the discount ($89 list) and covers up to 5 team logins. Plans start at $39, and nothing is charged until your 30 days end. Import your shop, book a few cars.
