You're Switching from Jobber. Here's Why Locksmiths Choose Nexa.
Jobber
$49/mo
$588/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 5.7 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Jobber after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified locksmith, former Jobber customer
The Bottom Line
Locksmiths on Jobber pay $49/month — $588/year. Over three years, that's $1,764. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 5.7 months. The median locksmith earns $45,000/year, so Jobber's annual cost is roughly 1.3% of typical revenue — every year, forever.
Key Numbers
$45,000
Median locksmith income
2.4%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
5.7 mo
Break-even vs Jobber
$1,485
3-year savings switching to Nexa
What Jobber Is Costing You
The Damage
Jobber monthly$49/mo
Annual drain$588/yr
Year 2 (at today's price)$588
Year 3$588
3-year total$1,764
That's $1,764 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.
Your Jobber subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.
✗Marketing Suite is extra $79/month on lower tiers
✗Job costing only on Grow plan
✗Expense tracking locked to higher tiers
✗Real cost often $300-600/month for small teams
✗I recently canceled two subscriptions. HouseCall Pro is far superior. This company held me hostage for $8,250 for seven days claiming it was my first
✗Jobber is an overengineered platform that still lacks basic functionality. Confirmation emails cannot include a clear list of services being provided.
✗Their pricing could use some help. Features locked to higher tier should be included as default.
Locksmiths are leaving Jobber every week.
You're not the only one who's had enough.
Why This Matters for Locksmiths
My phone rings at all hours, because lockouts don't wait: a locked car in a parking lot, a house key lost at night, a broken key stuck in a lock. Before I open anything I confirm the person has the right to be there, with ID that matches the address or the vehicle registration, because I won't be the tool someone uses to break into a home. Most lockouts are opened without damage using picks or specialist tools. Beyond emergencies, most of my work is rekeying locks when people move into a new home, installing new deadbolts and smart locks, cutting and programming car keys and fobs, and fixing doors that don't latch. Businesses call for master key systems, access control and after-hours emergencies. I carry a van full of hardware, key blanks and machines, and programming car keys needs expensive equipment that stays current with new models. Many states license locksmiths, and I keep my paperwork current. I quote on the phone before I drive out, including the service-call fee, and I take payment on the spot.
Locksmiths face unique challenges: Emergency calls at 2am that need immediate response. Quoting over the phone without seeing the lock. Customers balking at pricing after you've already driven 30 minutes. Managing automotive, residential, and commercial as different service lines. On top of all that, Jobber charges $49/month ($588/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median locksmith earns $45,000/year. Software at $588/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.
Your Key cutting machine (manual and electronic) is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.
Your Full Stack Cost
Jobber is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?
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"I was paying Jobber $49/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,764 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Locksmith business owner
What You Get Instead
Feature
Jobber
Nexa
Invoicing
✓
✓
Scheduling
✓
✓
CRM
✓
✓
Time Tracking
—
✓
Full Accounting
—
✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
—
✓
Works offline
—
✓
Price
$49/mo forever
$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost
$1,764
$279
Stop paying?
Lose everything
Keep everything forever
Switching Takes 1-2 Days
Most locksmiths are fully switched before the weekend.
1
Export your data
Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, jobs, and invoices as CSV.
2
Set up Nexa
15-minute setup. Import your client list by CSV; re-enter your services and upcoming jobs.
3
Parallel run
Run both for 1-2 weeks. Finish scheduled jobs in Jobber; book new ones in Nexa.
4
Cancel Jobber
Cancel subscription before your next billing cycle. Download final export.
✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Jobber when you're confident. Zero risk.
What locksmiths actually deal with
Emergency calls at 2am that need immediate response
Quoting over the phone without seeing the lock
Customers balking at pricing after you've already driven 30 minutes
Managing automotive, residential, and commercial as different service lines
A day in the life of a locksmith
My phone rings at all hours, because lockouts don't wait: a locked car in a parking lot, a house key lost at night, a broken key stuck in a lock. Before I open anything I confirm the person has the right to be there, with ID that matches the address or the vehicle registration, because I won't be the tool someone uses to break into a home. Most lockouts are opened without damage using picks or specialist tools. Beyond emergencies, most of my work is rekeying locks when people move into a new home, installing new deadbolts and smart locks, cutting and programming car keys and fobs, and fixing doors that don't latch. Businesses call for master key systems, access control and after-hours emergencies. I carry a van full of hardware, key blanks and machines, and programming car keys needs expensive equipment that stays current with new models. Many states license locksmiths, and I keep my paperwork current. I quote on the phone before I drive out, including the service-call fee, and I take payment on the spot.
The tools a working locksmith actually owns
Key cutting machine (manual and electronic)
Lock pick sets and bypass tools
Plug followers and pinning kits
Key programming tools for automotive
Why locksmiths leave the big platforms
jobber: I do 30-minute emergency calls, not 4-hour plumbing jobs. Jobber is over-engineered for locksmith work.
housecall-pro: Another $129/month app that doesn't understand emergency service pricing or after-hours rates.
square: Good for swiping a card at the car door, but can't manage three different service lines or after-hours pricing.
Where locksmiths actually talk shop
r/Locksmith (Reddit)
r/lockpicking (Reddit)
r/sweatystartup (Reddit)
LocksmithTalk.com (Forum)
Keypicking.com Forum (Forum)
LockPickingLawyer (YouTube)
Bill's Locks (YouTube)
Mr. Locksmith (YouTube)
Local locksmiths on Nexa
Real locksmiths near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee.
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FAQ
Is Nexa really a Jobber replacement for locksmiths?
For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Jobber may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.
$279 seems like a lot.
It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Jobber is $49/month — that's $1,764 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.
What if I don't like it?
30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.
Can I import my Jobber data?
Export your data from Jobber as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.
Locksmiths in Anaheim
The average solo operator there spends about $3,120/year on software — and locksmith face their own version of that math. CA state licensing requirements apply.
Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Anaheim metro. Your situation will vary.
If You Need These — Nexa Has Them
Specific gaps Locksmiths run into with Jobber, and what Nexa does instead.
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Jobber gapPer-user fees add up quickly
✓
Nexa$279 once for your whole business — no per-user fees, ever.
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Jobber gapBasic plan missing key features
✓
NexaEverything in $279 — no tiers, no locked features.
If you want to compare notes or see how other locksmiths are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.
Reddit
r/Locksmith, r/lockpicking, r/sweatystartup
Forums
LocksmithTalk.com, Keypicking.com Forum
YouTube
LockPickingLawyer, Bill's Locks, Mr. Locksmith
"Jobber raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Locksmith, switched from Jobber
Stop Losing $588/Year to Jobber
$1,764 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.