Two subscriptions vs one purchase. Here's the math.
Jobber charges $69/month ($2,778 over 3 years). Square charges $29/month ($1,168 over 3 years). Helix includes services as part of a $279 one-time purchase — plus scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. You save $2,499 vs Jobber and $889 vs Square over 3 years. Break even in weeks, not years.
| Feature | Jobber | Square | Helix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service definitions | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pricing tiers | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Service descriptions | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Duration settings | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Category organization | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick-add to quotes/invoices | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price updates across system | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Service packages | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $69/mo | $29/mo | $279 once |
| 5-Year Cost | $5,198 | $2,185 | $279 |
Jobber and Square are both popular choices for services, but they solve the problem differently. Jobber at $69/month costs more but tends to offer deeper functionality in its core area. Square at $29/month keeps costs low but relies on integrations for anything beyond basics. Both are subscriptions — meaning you pay every month whether you use them heavily that month or not.
The third option most people miss: stop subscribing entirely. Helix includes services as part of a $279 one-time purchase. No monthly drain. Everything is integrated — your services connects directly to your CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking. No Zapier. No copying data between apps.
SaaS tools increase prices an average of 11.4% per year — five times general inflation. Here is what that looks like for these three tools:
By year 5, Jobber has cost you $4,919 more than Helix. Square has cost you $1,906 more. That money goes to a subscription company. With Helix, it stays in your business.
Choose Helix if: You're a solo operator or small team who wants to own your tools and stop paying monthly for services.
Helix is built for solopreneurs and small teams (1-3 people) who run service-based businesses. If you are a plumber, photographer, house cleaner, personal trainer, nail tech, landscaper, or any other trade where you book clients, do work, and send invoices — Helix replaces the 3-5 subscriptions you are currently paying for. Everything is integrated: your calendar connects to your CRM, your jobs auto-generate invoices, your time tracking feeds your accounting. No Zapier. No copying between apps. $279 once — or $99 today and two more payments — and you own your tools forever.