Scheduling software for trades and contractors
Trades scheduling is about jobs, not shifts: quotes, booked visits and getting paid once the work is done. Jobber handles quoting, scheduling and invoicing from $29/mo, with a client hub for approvals and payment. Prices jump between tiers, and Core includes 1 user; Connecteam is free for up to 10 users if you mainly need crew shifts and a time clock.
Top picks for trades and contractors
All 16 scheduling tools, ranked for trades and contractors
| Tool | Fit for trades or contractor | Starts at | Pricing | Users | Integrations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JobberJobberFit 95 | 95 | $29 | Free trial | 1 on Core | Gusto | View |
 ConnecteamConnecteamFit 90 | 90 | Free up to 10 users | Free tier | Up to 10 free; 30 per paid plan | Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll | View |
 Buddy PunchBuddy PunchFit 88 | 88 | $19 + $4.99/person | Free trial | Per user | Gusto, Rippling +1 | View |
 When I WorkWhen I WorkFit 70 | 70 | $2.50/person | Free trial | Per user | Gusto, Rippling +3 | View |
 CalendlyCalendlyFit 70 | 70 | $10/person | Free tier | Per seat | None in our catalog150+ listed | View |
| 65 | $0 | Free tier | 1 provider on free | None in our catalog | View | |
 SetmoreSetmoreFit 65 | 65 | $5/person | Free tier | Up to 4 free | None in our catalog40+ listed | View |
 SlingToastFit 60 | 60 | Free up to 30 users | Free tier | Up to 30 free | None in our catalog | View |
 Homebase SchedulingHomebaseFit 55 | 55 | Free up to 10 users | Free tier | Up to 10 free; unlimited on paid plans | Gusto, Rippling +3 | View |
 Acuity SchedulingSquarespaceFit 50 | 50 | $16 | Free trial | 1-36 calendars by plan | None in our catalog | View |
 Square AppointmentsBlockFit 45 | 45 | $0 | Free tier | Unlimited staff calendars | None in our catalog | View |
 PlandayXeroFit 40 | 40 | $2.99/person | Free trial | Per user; at least 5 on Starter, 10 on Plus | QuickBooks Payroll | View |
 VagaroVagaroFit 20 | 20 | $30 + $10/extra person | Free trial | 1 calendar on base | Gusto | View |
 FreshaFreshaFit 15 | 15 | $14.95/person | Free trial | Per team member | None in our catalog | View |
 BooksyBooksyFit 15 | 15 | $29.99 + $20/extra person | Free trial | 1 included | None in our catalog | View |
 ModgeModge Inc.Fit 10 | 10 | $4/person | Free trial | Per tracked seat; viewers free | None in our catalog | View |
Scheduling for trades and contractors: questions
Which ones have a free plan?
Of the 5 that fit trades and contractors best, Connecteam and Calendly have a free plan. Check the limits on each tool page; most cap users, volume or features.
How are these ranked?
Each tool has a fit score from 0 to 100 for trades and contractors, based on what it is built for and who its features serve. We list tools scoring 70 or more as strong fits, then break ties by the monthly price for a team of six. Partner links never change the order. How we calculate prices.