Jobber alternative for HVAC-R and HVAC contractors in Quebec

Jobber is one of the most popular field service management apps in North America. It's a good product, built in Edmonton. But for a refrigeration tech, AC tech, or HVAC contractor in Quebec, there are a few blind spots that matter.

What Jobber does well

• Job scheduling with technician assignments
• Invoicing with electronic signatures
• Customer tracking and history
• Solid mobile app for the field
• QuickBooks integration

Where Jobber falls short in Quebec

1. French isn't native

Jobber is translated into French, but it's not Quebec French. Customer-facing PDFs use European phrasing ("devis" instead of "soumission", different date formats). To a Quebec customer, the difference is immediate.

2. GST and QST need manual setup

Jobber has no native support for Revenu Québec's GST (5%) and QST (9.975%). You configure your taxes manually. Not a dealbreaker, but a sign that Quebec wasn't part of the design.

3. No refrigerant log (CSA B52)

If you handle refrigerants, CSA B52 requires a logbook. Jobber doesn't provide one, so you keep it in a separate notebook.

4. No CSA B52 refrigerant logbook

The refrigerant logbook is a legal requirement for any system over 10 kg in Quebec. Jobber doesn't handle it.

5. US hosting with no transfer policy

Jobber is hosted in the United States. Quebec's Law 25 requires an explicit policy on transfers of personal information outside Quebec (article 17). Jobber doesn't give you the tools to be compliant.

6. No technical refrigeration tools

No pressure-temperature charts, no superheat calculators, no technical reference library. Jobber is generic management software that serves plumbers and landscapers as well as refrigeration techs.

Quebec alternatives

FrigoTechPro

Built in Quebec by a refrigeration DEP student. Native Quebec French, GST/QST, refrigerant logbook, integrated technical tools (Bible, P-T, diagnostics), Law 25 compliant. Free for refrigeration DEP students. Technician plan at $79/month.

Organilog, Libel, Grizoo (France)

French software dedicated to the trade. Solid features but built for the French CERFA system and France's VAT — not Quebec standards. European French phrasing too.

ServiceTitan

Leader for large HVAC companies (20+ techs). Very complete, very expensive (~$400 CAD per user per month), no documented French support.

When to stay on Jobber

If you're mainly doing plumbing, landscaping, or a generic trade in Quebec, Jobber is still a solid choice. If you're doing commercial refrigeration or HVAC with customers subject to CSA B52, you're paying for software that doesn't help you on the regulatory side.

To see the detailed comparison and try the Quebec alternative for free, create a FrigoTechPro account — 14-day trial, no credit card required.