JobVivi vs Workiz
Communication-heavy, at a communication-heavy price. Pricing verified July 2026.
Workiz's paid plans start around $187/mo and climb past $270, with the phone system, SMS credits, and AI answering billed on top. JobVivi covers the core workflow, messaging included, at $59/mo.
Workiz grew up around industries that live on the phone — locksmiths, junk removal, garage doors — and its calling features (call masking, tracking numbers, the built-in phone system) reflect that heritage. It's a genuinely good fit for a dispatch desk fielding dozens of inbound calls a day.
The price reflects it too. Public and third-party figures put paid plans at roughly $187/mo (Kickstart), $229/mo (Standard), and $270/mo (Pro), with extra users around $46–65/mo and the phone system, SMS credits, and AI answering sold as add-ons. A free "Lite" tier exists but caps you at 20 jobs a month.
If what you need is estimates, scheduling, invoicing, automated follow-up, and two-way SMS with customers — the actual daily loop of a service business — JobVivi does all of it for $59/mo, and a dedicated texting number is a flat $5 add-on rather than a phone-system subscription.
Pricing, side by side
Workiz figures reflect published pricing and reputable third-party pricing guides as of July 2026. JobVivi prices are the same everywhere: on this page, on the pricing page, and on your invoice.
Feature comparison
A qualified entry means the feature exists with conditions — a higher tier, an add-on, or a narrower version. Details change; treat the vendor’s own docs as final.
| Capability | JobVivi | Workiz |
|---|---|---|
| Full-featured plan | $59/mo | ~$270/mo (Pro) |
| Entry plan | $29/mo | ~$187/mo (Kickstart) |
| Additional users | $5/user/mo | $46–65/user/mo |
| Automated estimate follow-ups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-invoice when a job completes | ✓ | Automations add-on |
| Automated invoice reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | Higher tiers |
| Customer portal — no login required | ✓ | Online booking focus |
| Choice of Stripe, Square, or PayPal | ✓ | — |
| QuickBooks Online sync | ✓ | Higher tiers |
| Google Calendar & Contacts sync | ✓ | Calendar only |
| Mobile app for crews (iOS & Android) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advertised price without annual lock-in | ✓ | — |
Where Workiz genuinely shines
Dispatch-driven businesses (locksmiths, junk removal, appliance repair) built around inbound phone volume.
- Best-in-class phone features: call tracking, masking, recording, and an AI answering service.
- Purpose-built flows for locksmith, junk removal, and appliance verticals.
- Solid dispatch board for high-call-volume operations.
Where the math breaks down
- Entry paid plan costs more than three times JobVivi Pro.
- Phone system, SMS credits, and AI answering are metered add-ons on top of plan prices.
- Extra users run $46–65/mo depending on plan and billing.
- Payments route through Workiz Pay rather than your choice of processor.
Switching is an afternoon, not a project
Export your customers
Download your client list from Workiz as a CSV and import it into JobVivi — names, addresses, phones, and emails come across.
Reconnect your integrations
Link QuickBooks Online, Google Calendar and Contacts, and your payment processor. Each takes a couple of minutes.
Flip on your automations
Estimate follow-ups, auto-invoicing, auto-sending, and payment reminders are switches, not setups.
Invite the crew
Employee seats are $5/mo with the mobile app included — assigned jobs, clock-in/out, photos, and messaging.
Bottom line
If your business is a phone bank with trucks attached, Workiz's calling stack may justify its price. For everyone else, JobVivi delivers the same estimate-to-payment loop — SMS included — at a quarter of the monthly cost.
Common questions
Is JobVivi cheaper than Workiz?
Yes. Workiz paid plans are commonly reported at $187–270/mo before add-ons and per-user fees. JobVivi Pro is $59/mo with five users, and a dedicated SMS number is an optional $5/mo.
Does JobVivi have SMS messaging like Workiz?
Yes — two-way SMS and email with customers, crews, and employees in one inbox, with automated appointment confirmations and reminders, running on Twilio's network. Opt-in compliance is built in.
What does Workiz offer that JobVivi doesn't?
A built-in phone system with call tracking, masking, and AI answering, sold as add-ons. If inbound call volume drives your business, that stack matters; if not, you're paying dispatch-desk prices for tools you won't use.
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Workiz and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for identification and comparison only; no endorsement is implied. Competitor pricing and feature details reflect public pricing pages and third-party pricing guides as of July 2026 and may have changed — always confirm current terms with the vendor. Corrections: support@jobvivi.com.