Connecteam vs. Jobber

Which Platform Is Right for Your Cleaning Business? (And Why Swept Might Be Better Than Both)

General Workforce Management vs. End-to-End Field Service Software

 

Looking for the right software to manage your service business? This comprehensive comparison of Connecteam and Jobber will help you understand their strengths and weaknesses - and why Swept might be the specialized solution that's actually better for janitorial businesses.

At a Glance: Key Differences

Swept Product

Swept

  • Purpose-built for janitorial businesses

  • Balanced approach with janitorial focus and user-friendly design

  • Location-based pricing starting at $30/month

  • Streamlined, easy-to-adopt interface

  • Client portal in Scale plan

Connecteam

Connecteam

  • All-in-one employee management for any industry

  • Strong internal communication and HR features

  • Free plan for up to 10 users

  • Modern, mobile-first interface

  • No client-facing features 

Jobber

Jobber

  • End-to-end field service management

  • Strong client and financial management

  • No free tier, starts at $39/month

  • Limited industry-specific features

  • Excellent for client relationship management

Common Challenges Facing Janitorial Businesses

Communication Chaos

"I just need everyone on the same page.”

When messages live in emails, texts, and group chats, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks—missed shifts, forgotten tasks, and frustrated cleaners. You spend more time chasing updates than actually running your business. Both Swept and Janitorial Manager try to fix this, but with different approaches.

Quality Control & Verification 

“How do I know the job actually got done?”

When you’re managing teams across multiple locations, consistency can slip fast. Without real-time verification, you're relying on guesswork—opening the door to missed tasks, unhappy clients, and contracts on the line.

Operational Fragmentation

“We’ve outgrown spreadsheets... but we’re still stuck using them.”


Most cleaning businesses start with whatever works—texts, emails, group chats, maybe a scheduling app. But as you grow, that patchwork turns into a tangled mess. Things get missed, duplicated, or lost in the shuffle. The right software helps you centralize and scale with less stress. 

Why The Right Software Matters

"Our Revenue in 2016 was $90,000... in 2021 it was 2.4M, in 2022 it was 4.8M and then last year it was 9.1M... and a lot of that is attributed to Swept."

— Actual Swept Customer

The software you choose can transform operational chaos into systematic processes that enable growth. Let's see how these platforms compare across key areas.

Feature Comparison: Connecteam vs. Jobber vs. Swept

Feature

Connecteam

Janitorial Manager

Swept

Mobile Clock-In/Out
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GPS Verification
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Continuous GPS Tracking
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Geofencing
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Client Portal/Hub
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Online Booking
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Client Communication
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Quoting/Estimates
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Invoicing
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Payment Processing
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Job Costing
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Scheduling
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Team Chat
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HR Features
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Training Management
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Forms & Checklists
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Quality Control
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Supply Management
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Multilingual Support
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Industry-Specific Features
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Mobile-First Design
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Connecteam: Industry-leading GPS tracking with continuous "breadcrumbs" that show employee movement during shifts.

Jobber: Basic GPS verification at clock-in but no continuous tracking throughout shifts.

Swept: Location-based GPS verification tailored specifically for cleaning sites, preventing time theft.

Best for your business: Connecteam offers the most comprehensive tracking, while Swept's verification is purpose-built for janitorial site management.

 

Connecteam: No client-facing features whatsoever.
Janitorial Manager: Full-featured client portal for communication, work orders, and viewing inspection reports.
Swept: Basic client portal in Scale plan with inspection sharing and communication.
Best for your business: Janitorial Manager offers the most comprehensive client experience for enterprise needs, while Swept provides the essential client transparency tools most cleaning businesses require.

Connecteam: No client-facing features or financial tools whatsoever.

Jobber: Comprehensive client portal, quoting, invoicing, and payment processing.

Swept: Basic client portal (Scale plan) but no financial tools.

Best for your business: Jobber is strongest for businesses needing comprehensive financial management, while cleaning businesses often handle this through separate accounting software.

Connecteam: Excellent team chat, updates, surveys, and employee directory features.

Jobber: Basic team push notifications and messaging, focused more on client communication.

Swept: Location-based messaging with automatic translation across 100+ languages.

Best for your business: Connecteam excels for general team communication, but Swept's multilingual capabilities are transformative for diverse cleaning teams.

Connecteam: Generic forms and checklists that can be adapted to many industries.

Jobber: General service management without industry-specific tools.

Swept: Janitorial-specific features like supply management, cleaning checklists, and inspection forms.

Best for your business: Swept provides specialized operational tools designed specifically for cleaning workflows.

Pricing: Get the Best Value for Your Cleaning Business

Swept Pricing

  • Launch: $30/month (up to 15 locations)

  • Optimize: $150+/month (enhanced features)

  • Scale: $225+/month (advanced features)

  • Model: Location-based with unlimited users

  • Average customer: $360/month for 33 locations

Connecteam Pricing

  • Free Plan: $0 for up to 10 users

  • Basic: $35/month for first 30 users

  • Advanced: $59/month for first 30 users

  • Expert: $119/month for first 30 users

  • Model: Per-user pricing after initial user allowance

Jobber Pricing

  • Core: $39/month (1 user)

  • Connect: $119/month (up to 5 users)

  • Grow: $199/month (up to 10 users)

  • Plus: $599/month (up to 15 users)

  • Model: Per-user pricing that increases significantly with team size

Which offers better value?

Which offers better value? Connecteam offers the best entry point with its free plan for small teams. Jobber becomes expensive quickly as you add users. Swept provides the best value for cleaning businesses with multiple employees, as its location-based pricing doesn't penalize you for having more staff.

Getting Started: Implementation & Onboarding

Swept Implementation

  • Self-service setup with guided support

  • Typically live within days, not months

  • 5-step process designed specifically for janitorial businesses

  • 91% of customers see ROI within first 30 days 

Connecteam 
Implementation

  • Self-service setup with intuitive interface

  • Strong mobile onboarding experience

  • Limited customization for industry-specific needs 

Jobber
Implementation

  • Self-service setup with customer onboarding specialists

  • 90-day support program

  • Generic field service templates

What Platform is Right For Your Business?

Swept is ideal for:

  • Commercial cleaning companies managing multiple locations

  • Janitorial businesses with diverse, multilingual cleaning teams

  • Cleaning operations focused on quality control and consistency

  • Companies wanting to centralize janitorial-specific operations

  • Businesses looking to scale without proportional overhead increases

Connecteam is
ideal for:

  • Businesses primarily focused on internal team management

  • Organizations with extensive communication and HR needs

  • Companies requiring detailed GPS tracking throughout shifts

  • Small teams that can benefit from the free plan

  • Businesses without client-facing or financial requirement 

Jobber
is ideal for:

  • Service businesses needing end-to-end management 

  • Companies prioritizing client relationship management 

  • Businesses requiring integrated financial tools

  • Service providers with route optimization needs

  • Residential service companies with online booking requirements 

The Verdict: Connecteam vs. Jobber vs. Swept

For janitorial and cleaning businesses:

Swept is built for the real-world challenges of commercial cleaning—offering specialized workflows, multilingual support, and location-based pricing that actually fits how cleaning businesses run.

For general employee management:

 

Connecteam offers superior workforce management and communication tools, especially for businesses with no client-facing needs.

For comprehensive service business management:

 

Jobber provides an excellent end-to-end solution that covers the entire customer lifecycle from booking to payment.

The Bottom Line:

 

Unlike Connecteam and Jobber, which cater to all industries, Swept is laser-focused on janitorial businesses—tackling the unique challenges of cleaning companies with a platform designed to help you clean better and grow faster.

See Why Janitorial Businesses Choose Swept

Discover the platform powering cleaning companies to grow from small teams into multi-million dollar successes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can Swept integrate with accounting software like Jobber does?

Swept offers payroll integration but has more limited accounting connections than Jobber. Many cleaning businesses use Swept alongside accounting software.

Does Swept offer advanced tracking like Connecteam's breadcrumb feature?

Swept focuses on location verification rather than continuous tracking. This is designed to verify attendance at cleaning sites without excessive battery drain.

If Swept doesn't have financial tools, how do cleaning businesses handle invoicing?

Most cleaning businesses on Swept use dedicated accounting software or simpler solutions for invoicing, as their business model typically involves recurring contracts rather than one-time service jobs.

Which platform is easiest to implement?

All three platforms offer self-service setup, but Swept's specialized focus means cleaning businesses can get up and running faster with industry-specific templates and workflows.

What if I need both strong team management AND financial tools?

Some businesses use Swept for operational management and either Jobber or accounting software for financial management, creating a best-of-both-worlds solution.

About This Comparison

This comparison is based on extensive research of publicly available information, customer reviews, and direct platform experience. It was last updated in May 2025 and reflects the features and pricing available at that time.

While we strive for accuracy, software platforms frequently update features and pricing. We recommend confirming current information directly with each provider.