The Best Jobber Alternative for Locksmiths in 2026
Jobber is home-service software ($49–$699/mo month to month) with an AI Receptionist add-on at $29/mo, included on Plus. TheKeyBot includes its AI receptionist and quotes keys from your own price sheet on Core. We make TheKeyBot; prices as of October 2026.
Where TheKeyBot differs from Jobber
Jobber's AI Receptionist is a $29/mo add-on with 30 conversations, then $0.79 each (included on Plus); TheKeyBot includes its AI receptionist on every plan.
Jobber adds users at $29/mo each; TheKeyBot Core includes unlimited users.
TheKeyBot Core quotes from the price sheet you upload, by vehicle year/make/model and key type.
TheKeyBot answers in English and Spanish; Jobber doesn't list the languages its Receptionist speaks.
TheKeyBot vs Jobber — feature by feature
Side-by-side, for locksmith-specific workflows.
| Feature | Jobber | TheKeyBot |
|---|---|---|
| AI receptionist (24/7) | $29/mo add-on (30 conversations); included on Plus | Included on every plan |
| Books jobs during the call | Yes, from your online booking settings | Core and up |
| Automotive key quoting from your price sheet | Not listed | Core and up |
| English + Spanish calls | Receptionist languages not published | Every plan |
| Users | 1 to 15 by plan; $29/mo per extra user | Unlimited on Core |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes, plus GPS dispatch (Core and up) |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online sync | QuickBooks sync (Core and up) |
| Free trial | 14 days on Grow, no card | 14 days |
How to switch from Jobber
- 1
Export your Jobber clients and quotes.
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Start the 14-day TheKeyBot trial and upload your price sheet; our team handles the technical setup, and there are no setup fees.
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Run TheKeyBot side by side with Jobber during the trial.
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Keep the one that fits, and cancel the other under its own terms (check whether your Jobber plan has a 1-year commitment).
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