JobVivi vs Workiz

Communication-heavy, at a communication-heavy price. Pricing verified July 2026.

JobVivivsWorkiz
The Short Version

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.

Workiz
Lite — capped at 20 jobs/mo$0
Kickstart — reported~$187/mo
Standard — +$46–55/extra user~$229/mo
Pro — +$54–65/extra user~$270/mo
JobVivi
Starter — 1 user, full CRM, automations$29/mo
Pro — 5 users, portal, everything$59/mo
Additional users$5/user/mo
Dedicated SMS number (optional)$5/mo
Month-to-month. No annual contract, no onboarding fee, no feature add-ons.

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.

CapabilityJobViviWorkiz
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 completesAutomations add-on
Automated invoice reminders
Route optimizationHigher tiers
Customer portal — no login requiredOnline booking focus
Choice of Stripe, Square, or PayPal
QuickBooks Online syncHigher tiers
Google Calendar & Contacts syncCalendar 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

1

Export your customers

Download your client list from Workiz as a CSV and import it into JobVivi — names, addresses, phones, and emails come across.

2

Reconnect your integrations

Link QuickBooks Online, Google Calendar and Contacts, and your payment processor. Each takes a couple of minutes.

3

Flip on your automations

Estimate follow-ups, auto-invoicing, auto-sending, and payment reminders are switches, not setups.

4

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.