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Updated Oct 2026 · 40 tools reviewed

Missed-Call Text-Back for Jobber (2026)

You're under a sink and the phone rings. If that caller hangs up, they're probably calling the next company on Google. If you already run your jobs in Jobber, you have two honest options: turn on Jobber's own Receptionist, which can text back callers who hang up, or use an AI answering service and pipe each call into Jobber through Zapier.

← All solutions · Integrations checked Oct 15, 2026 against vendor docs

🧭 Quick decision rules

  • You want it inside Jobber with no extra apps→ Jobber Receptionist. It's the only option here with a built-in text-back for callers who hang up.
  • You get a lot of calls and want a flat price→ Rosie: $49/mo covers 250 minutes, versus Jobber's 30 conversations then $0.79 each.
  • You're on Jobber Core→ Zapier connections need Connect, Grow or Plus, so stick with Jobber Receptionist or an answering service that just texts you.
  • You want a human who can step in→ Smith.ai, which can book into your Jobber calendar through your online booking link.

📲 What works with Jobber

Labels show how each tool connects

Jobber

Built in

Jobber's Receptionist answers calls and texts 24/7, books jobs from your Online Booking form and creates requests. "SMS send back" texts callers who hang up before it can talk to them. It's $29/mo for 30 conversations, then $0.79 each, and it's included on the Plus plan. It needs a Jobber dedicated phone number; you can forward your existing number to it.

💵 Core $29/mo billed annually ($49 monthly), Connect $99 ($139), Grow $149 ($199) for 1 user; extra users $29/mo; card fees 2.9% + 30¢.
Source: help.getjobber.com

Rosie

Via Zapier

Connects to Jobber via Zapier. There's a ready-made Zap that creates a Jobber client from each new Rosie call. Rosie also texts you the details of every call.

💵 From $49/mo for 250 minutes; next tier $149/mo for 1,000 minutes.
Source: zapier.com

Upfirst

Via Zapier

Connects to Jobber via Zapier. Upfirst's own guide uses Call Ended as the trigger and Create Client in Jobber, with an optional Create Request step.

💵 Starter $24.95/mo for 30 calls ($1.50 per extra call); Premium $59.95 (90 calls); Pro $159.95 (300 calls)
Source: upfirst.ai

Smith.ai

Booking link + Zapier

Smith.ai lists Jobber as an integration: its receptionists book into your calendar through your Jobber online booking link, and a Zapier option creates a Jobber client after each call.

💵 Free: 25 calls/mo ($3/call after)
Source: smith.ai

⚠️ Zapier connections to Jobber need the Connect, Grow or Plus plan. Source: help.zapier.com

Questions people ask

Does Jobber have missed-call text-back?Yes. Jobber's Receptionist has an "SMS send back" setting that texts callers who hang up before it can start a conversation. It skips people who got a text-back in the last 24 hours or replied STOP.
How much does Jobber Receptionist cost?$29 a month for 30 conversations, then $0.79 per extra conversation. Spam and no-conversation calls don't count. It's included with unlimited use on the Plus plan.
Can I keep my current business number?Yes. Jobber needs its own dedicated number, but you can forward your existing number to it. Rosie, Dialzara and Upfirst also work by forwarding.
Which Jobber plan do I need for Zapier?Connect, Grow or Plus. Core doesn't include the Zapier integration.

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