Section 1
TL;DR
| Feature | Pooly | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Pool service only | Any field service trade |
| Pool chemistry tooling | Native LSI auto calc, AI recommendations | Generic service notes |
| Body of water tracking | Built in | Not built in |
| Quote builder | Good / Better / Best tiers | Single tier |
| Embedded payments | Native, owned stack | Routed through Stripe |
| Consumer financing | Native, in the quote, single flow | Wisetack partner (3.9% per transaction, separate flow) |
| Routing and tech dispatch | Pool route patterns | Generic field service routes |
| Mobile app | Web at beta, native coming soon | iOS + Android (mature) |
| Customer support | Direct, founder led | Tiered support |
| User base size | Beta (small) | Very large (100K+ users) |
Section 2
At a glance
Pooly
Software first, payments native, finance enabled. Built only for pool service. Vertical beats horizontal in any specific trade.
Jobber
Iterating since 2011. Serves every trade. Mature mobile app. Payments built on Stripe. Financing through Wisetack.
Section 3
Feature by feature
Chemistry
Pooly LSI auto calc and AI recommendations vs Jobber generic notes.
Body of water
Pooly tracks each pool. Jobber tracks each property.
Routing
Pooly built for pool patterns. Jobber built for any trade.
Quote
Pooly Good / Better / Best native. Jobber single tier default.
Payments
Jobber on Stripe. Pooly owns rails directly.
Financing
Jobber Wisetack 3.9% per transaction, separate flow. Pooly native single flow.
Mobile
Jobber mature iOS/Android. Pooly web at beta.
Section 4
Embedded payments: native vs partner routed
Jobber payment product is built on Stripe. Stripe takes a cut, Jobber takes a cut on top. Two layers of margin. Pooly owns rails directly. No middleman.
Architecture comparison
Pooly: native rails
- One platform, one relationship
- Operator owns the rate
- Auto pay + financing in one flow
Jobber: routed through Stripe
- Two layers of margin
- Funding timeline set by third party
- Separate processor portal handoffs
Section 5
Consumer financing
Jobber uses Wisetack. Wisetack pricing: 3.9% per financed transaction (up to 9.9% for extended 0% APR), no monthly fee, no subscription. The friction is not price. It is flow. Application opens in separate Wisetack environment outside the Jobber quote. Pooly financing is native, inside quote and portal, single flow.
Section 6
Pricing and economics
Pricing is being finalized. Reach out for current pricing and a TCO walk through that includes payment processing economics.
Section 7
Who picks which
Pick Pooly if
pool service exclusively; want chemistry and body of water tracking built in; sell upgrade jobs and want native financing in single integrated flow; card volume material; fast iterating beta is a feature.
Stay on Jobber if
multi trade; need native mobile day one; need fully mature platform; office team trained on Jobber.
Where Jobber wins
- Maturity, user base, mature mobile, multi trade flexibility, marketing tools, QuickBooks depth, integration ecosystem.
Section 8
Migrating from Jobber to Pooly
We do not make migration hard. Pooly comes with a 30 day free trial. During the trial, we import your customer records, route assignments, service history, and chemical readings. Run both systems through the trial if you want.
At the end of 30 days, you decide. If Pooly works for your business, cancel Jobber and you are fully running on Pooly. Setup is done. No cutover weekend. No double billing period. If it does not work, walk away. No charge.
Most operators are fully set up on Pooly within the first week of the trial and use the rest of the time to stress test it against their current workflow before committing.
Talk to the founders directly
Real reply, no auto responder. Same people who build the product.
Section 9
FAQ
Is Pooly cheaper than Jobber?
Pricing is in finalization. TCO includes payment processing economics. Wisetack financing is 3.9% per transaction.
Can Pooly import my Jobber data?
Yes. Records, routes, service history, and chemical readings are imported during the 30 day free trial. Run both systems through the trial.
Why pick a pool specific tool over Jobber?
Pool service has specific workflows that horizontal tools handle generically.
Does Jobber offer consumer financing?
Yes through Wisetack. 3.9% per transaction (up to 9.9% for extended 0% APR), no monthly fee. Application opens in separate Wisetack flow. Pooly financing is native and in the quote/portal.
How does Pooly payments compare to Jobber?
Jobber routes through Stripe under the hood. Pooly owns rails directly.
Mobile app?
Pooly is web at beta. Native is coming.
How long does it take to switch from Jobber to Pooly?
Pooly comes with a 30 day free trial. During the trial we import your customer, route, and service data. Most operators are fully set up within the first week. At the end of 30 days, if Pooly works for your business, cancel Jobber and you are done. No cutover weekend. No double billing.
I run pool AND another trade. Is Pooly right for me?
Probably not. Jobber is better for multi trade.
Beta safety?
Iterating, not unstable. Direct founder access.
Want the short version?
Pooly vs Jobber quick comparisonCompare to other tools