WorkLane vs Jobber
WorkLane vs Jobber
Jobber is a well-known field service platform originally built for the North American market. It has expanded to the UK but remains priced in USD, designed around US/Canadian tax rules and lacks several features UK contractors rely on — VAT-compliant invoicing built in from the start, RAMS/COSHH document workflows and offline PWA for poor signal sites.
Bottom line
If you're a UK contractor, WorkLane was designed for your market from day one. Jobber is a capable platform but it's an American product — and that shows in the pricing, the VAT handling and the missing H&S workflows that UK businesses require.
Where WorkLane pulls ahead
Built for UK law, not retrofitted
WorkLane invoices include UK VAT breakdowns, HMRC-compatible formatting and correct VAT rates. Jobber added UK VAT support later — it shows in the workflow.
H&S documents wired into every job
UK contractors live and die by RAMS, COSHH and risk assessments. WorkLane has a built-in H&S library linked to jobs and properties. Jobber has no equivalent.
Priced in GBP, not USD
Jobber's pricing is in USD and converts unfavourably. WorkLane's plans start at £29/month — no currency surprises on your bank statement.
Offline PWA — works on any site
WorkLane is a progressive web app that works without signal. Engineers on remote sites, basements or scaffolding can still log jobs, costs and photos. Jobber requires a connection.
No per-seat tax for growing teams
Jobber charges per user across all plans. WorkLane Teams is per-seat but starts at a flat minimum — adding one engineer won't suddenly double your bill.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WorkLane | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| UK VAT-compliant invoicing (Added retrospectively to Jobber) | ✓ | Partial |
| H&S document library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline PWA | ✓ | ✗ |
| Priced in GBP (Jobber prices in USD) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customer quote approval | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo uploads on mobile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer sign-off | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial reporting | ✓ | Higher plans |
| AI assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Minimum price | £29/month | From $49/month USD |
Pricing
WorkLane
Solo from £29/month. Teams from £25/seat/month (minimum 2 seats).
Jobber
Core from $49/month USD. Connect from $149/month USD. Grow from $249/month USD.
Jobber prices in USD. At current exchange rates their entry plan costs over £38/month — and you'll need a higher tier for features like financial reports.
Common questions
Does Jobber support UK VAT invoicing?
Jobber added basic UK VAT support, but it was not part of the original design. WorkLane was built for UK tax rules from the start, including correct VAT rate application and HMRC-compatible invoice formatting.
Can I use WorkLane without internet?
Yes. WorkLane is a progressive web app (PWA) with offline support. Engineers can log jobs, costs and photos without a signal — everything syncs when they reconnect. Jobber requires an active internet connection.
Is WorkLane cheaper than Jobber for a UK business?
In most cases, yes. WorkLane Solo is £29/month in GBP. Jobber's entry plan is $49/month USD (currently around £38-40/month), and the features UK contractors need most are on higher tiers.
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