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Autopilot vs Joby
Joby is the closest new head-to-head competitor here: CRM, phone, dispatch, payments, mobile apps, campaigns, and AI from $49. Its AI and communications become usage-billed below the $250 Grow plan.
The Joby alternative with a complete front office
The numbers that decide it, side by side.
| Comparison point |  |  Joby |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo flat | $49/mo, unlimited users |
| Team members included | 1, 5, or 10 by plan | Unlimited users |
| Free trial | 2 weeks, no card required | 14 days, credit card required |
| Onboarding fee | $0 | None advertised |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | Cancel anytime |
| AI receptionist | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Usage-billed on Pro; 500 min on Grow |
| Full business phone system | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Included |
| Support | Human support chat, no ticket queue | Email; priority on Pro; manager on Grow |
Last updated July 2026. Joby details are based on publicly available information; verify with Joby.
Who is Joby?
Joby is an all-in-one service CRM with a Twilio phone system, call recording, live transcription, two-way SMS and email, lead pipelines, scheduling, estimates, payments, reports, commissions, and iOS and Android apps.
Starter is $49 a month with unlimited users and two phone numbers. Pro is $89 with automations, campaigns, a power dialer, and usage-billed AI voice. Grow is $250 and bundles call, SMS, and AI allowances. A card is required for the 14-day trial.
Who is Autopilot?
Autopilot is an all-in-one CRM built for home service businesses: junk removal, cleaning, landscaping, moving, and the rest of the trades that keep neighborhoods running. Plans start at $49 a month for scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and online booking. Crew at $99 adds two-way texting and limited calling. Full Throttle at $149 adds the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools. Plans include 1, 5, or 10 team members respectively.
It was built by a founder who ran his own junk removal company and got tired of paying for three tools that didn't talk to each other. Over 400 businesses run on it today, and it holds a 4.8 rating on the App Store and 4.9 on Google Play.
The practical difference is the front office. Autopilot combines the CRM and field workflow with a business phone, AI receptionist, call intelligence, and customer marketing on Full Throttle.
Feature by feature
Not just checkmarks. Where a feature costs extra or sits on a higher plan, the table says so.
Phone & AI
| Comparison point | | Joby |
|---|---|---|
| AI receptionist that answers and books calls | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Usage-billed on Pro; 500 min on Grow |
| Built-in business phone (VoIP) | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| Call recording & transcripts | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| AI call summaries | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | |
| Two-way business texting | Crew and Full Throttle |
Scheduling & Jobs
| Comparison point | | Joby |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling & dispatch | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Estimates & quotes | ||
| Client & lead management | ||
| iOS & Android crew app | 4.8 App Store / 4.9 Google Play | iOS & Android |
Payments & Money
| Comparison point | | Joby |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | Not published | |
| QuickBooks sync | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| Price book | ||
| Customer tipping | Not published |
Marketing & Growth
| Comparison point | | Joby |
|---|---|---|
| Review funnel | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
| SMS blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Pro and Grow |
| Email blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Email inbox; blasts not clear |
| Automated marketing sequences | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Visual workflows |
| Google Ads tracking | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not published |
What you actually pay
Autopilot
- Starter$49/mo
- Crew$99/mo
- Full Throttle$149/mo
Clear plans for 1, 5, or 10 team members. No onboarding fee or annual contract. Free 2-week trial.
Joby
- Starter$49/mo
- Pro$89/mo
AI and communications usage-billed
- Grow$250/mo
Bundled usage allowances
Calls, SMS, and AI usage are metered on Starter and Pro; Grow bundles monthly allowances.
Last updated July 2026. Joby details are based on publicly available information; verify with Joby.
The bottom line
Two different tools for two different businesses. Here is the honest split.
Choose Joby if…
- You care most about unlimited users
- You want a deep built-in phone system
- You want power dialing and commission tracking
Choose Autopilot if…
- You need predictable ai and communication costs below $250
- You want a no-card trial
- You want published quickbooks support
- You want one system for calls, texts, scheduling, payments, reviews, and campaigns
Switching from Joby takes an afternoon
Four steps, and our team does the heavy one for you.
- 1
Export your customers
Pull your client list out of Joby as a CSV. Every FSM platform supports this, and it takes about five minutes.
- 2
We import everything for you
Send us the file and our team loads your customers, jobs, and price book into Autopilot as part of free onboarding. No spreadsheet wrestling on your end.
- 3
Point your phone number at Autopilot
On Full Throttle, keep your existing business number. We port it or forward it, so calls start landing in Autopilot with recording, transcripts, and the AI receptionist behind them.
- 4
Run both for a week, then cut over
Your Joby account keeps working during your free trial. Most crews book their first Autopilot job on day one and cancel the old subscription within the month.
- 400+
- businesses run on Autopilot
- 4.9
- Google Play rating
- 4.8
- App Store rating
- $49
- per month starting price
Autopilot vs Joby: your questions
The things owners actually ask before they switch.
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Joby is a trademark of Joby. Autopilot is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Joby. Competitor pricing and feature information is based on publicly available sources as of July 2026 and may have changed; features missing from a plan may be available on higher plans or for an additional fee. Confirm details with the vendor before buying.