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  "batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_pricing_core",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Jobber's Core plan starts at $29/mo for 1 user on annual billing, $49/mo on monthly, with no credit card required for the free trial.",
      "body": "Jobber's Core plan starts at $29/mo for 1 user on annual billing, $49/mo on monthly, with no credit card required for the free trial.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Try Jobber for free now. Pick a plan later. 1 user For the pro who wants to build and grow their business on one easy-to-use platform. $49/mo No commitment $49/mo $39/mo 1 year commitment $49/mo $29/mo Billed annually”\n\nNote: Core plan is the entry-level plan for carpenters and other field service pros.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Try Jobber for free now. Pick a plan later. 1 user For the pro who wants to build and grow their business on one easy-to-use platform. $49/mo No commitment $49/mo $39/mo 1 year commitment $49/mo $29/mo Billed annually",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-focused; available in Canada and UK",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_pricing_connect",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Jobber's Connect plan starts at $99/mo for 1 user including 5 users on annual billing, $139/mo on monthly.",
      "body": "Jobber's Connect plan starts at $99/mo for 1 user including 5 users on annual billing, $139/mo on monthly.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“All Core features, plus Send automated client reminders Collect payments automatically Standardize job documentation with checklists Automate quote and invoice follow-ups Sync with QuickBooks Online Track time and expenses We recommend the Connect plan for you. Starting at $99/mo* 1 user”\n\nNote: Connect plan adds payment collection and automation features over Core.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "All Core features, plus Send automated client reminders Collect payments automatically Standardize job documentation with checklists Automate quote and invoice follow-ups Sync with QuickBooks Online Track time and expenses We recommend the Connect plan for you. Starting at $99/mo* 1 user",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-focused",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_processing_credit_card",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Jobber charges customers 2.9% + 30¢ for credit card processing on invoices.",
      "body": "Jobber charges customers 2.9% + 30¢ for credit card processing on invoices.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Credit card processing Customers can pay their invoice online using any major credit card. Available in the US, Canada & UK. 2.9% + 30¢”\n\nNote: Processing fee applied to customer payments, not a subscription fee.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Credit card processing Customers can pay their invoice online using any major credit card. Available in the US, Canada & UK. 2.9% + 30¢",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Available in US, Canada, UK",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_processing_ach",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Jobber charges 1% for bank payments (ACH) from customers.",
      "body": "Jobber charges 1% for bank payments (ACH) from customers.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Bank payments (ACH) Customers can securely pay their invoice online right from their bank account. Available in the US. 1%”\n\nNote: ACH is the lowest-cost payment method on Jobber.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Bank payments (ACH) Customers can securely pay their invoice online right from their bank account. Available in the US. 1%",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Available in US only",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_payout_instant",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Jobber offers instant payouts for an additional 1% fee, getting paid in seconds even on weekends and holidays.",
      "body": "Jobber offers instant payouts for an additional 1% fee, getting paid in seconds even on weekends and holidays.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Instant payouts Get paid out in seconds, even on weekends and holidays, for an additional 1% fee.”\n\nNote: Instant payout is an optional add-on service.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Instant payouts Get paid out in seconds, even on weekends and holidays, for an additional 1% fee.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Subject to availability",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_industry_carpentry",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Jobber serves construction and contracting as one of its 50+ field service industries, and markets itself as built for blue collar businesses.",
      "body": "Jobber serves construction and contracting as one of its 50+ field service industries, and markets itself as built for blue collar businesses.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Proud partner to service pros in over 50 industries. Construction & Contracting AI built for blue collar businesses”\n\nNote: Carpenters are within the Construction & Contracting industry on Jobber.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Proud partner to service pros in over 50 industries. Construction & Contracting AI built for blue collar businesses",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada primarily",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_contractorplus_pricing_pro",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Contractor+: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Contractor+ PRO plan is $29/mo for solopreneurs; PRO TEAM is $58/mo first 2 users included; MAX is $500/mo unlimited users.",
      "body": "Contractor+ PRO plan is $29/mo for solopreneurs; PRO TEAM is $58/mo first 2 users included; MAX is $500/mo unlimited users.\n\nWhat Contractor+ actually says:\n\n“PRO 1 user $29/mo For Solopreneurs PRO TEAM First 2 users included Most Popular! $58/mo For growing Pro's MAX Unlimited users $500/mo For $1m+ contractors who need it all”\n\nNote: Annual contracts billed upfront; save up to 40% with annual billing.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.contractorplus.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Contractor+",
      "evidence_quote": "PRO 1 user $29/mo For Solopreneurs PRO TEAM First 2 users included Most Popular! $58/mo For growing Pro's MAX Unlimited users $500/mo For $1m+ contractors who need it all",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Contractor+",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "USD pricing",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "contractor",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_contractorplus_cc_rates",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Contractor+: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Contractor+ MAX plan offers credit card rates from 2.59% with a $5 ACH cap.",
      "body": "Contractor+ MAX plan offers credit card rates from 2.59% with a $5 ACH cap.\n\nWhat Contractor+ actually says:\n\n“MAX Unlimited users $500/mo Lowest CC rates (from 2.59%*) & $5 ACH cap”\n\nNote: Asterisk denotes rate varies; $5 ACH cap applies.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.contractorplus.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Contractor+",
      "evidence_quote": "MAX Unlimited users $500/mo Lowest CC rates (from 2.59%*) & $5 ACH cap",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Contractor+",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "MAX plan only",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "contractor",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_contractorplus_angi_rebate",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Contractor+: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Contractor+ PRO TEAM and MAX plans include an 8% Quarterly Angi rebate.",
      "body": "Contractor+ PRO TEAM and MAX plans include an 8% Quarterly Angi rebate.\n\nWhat Contractor+ actually says:\n\n“PRO TEAM First 2 users included Most Popular! ... 8% Quarterly Angi rebate MAX Unlimited users ... 8% Quarterly Angi rebate”\n\nNote: Rebate is a feature of PRO TEAM and MAX plans only.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.contractorplus.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Contractor+",
      "evidence_quote": "PRO TEAM First 2 users included Most Popular! ... 8% Quarterly Angi rebate MAX Unlimited users ... 8% Quarterly Angi rebate",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Contractor+",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "PRO TEAM and MAX plans",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "contractor",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_thumbtack_pro_signup",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Thumbtack: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Thumbtack has no subscription cost, no charge to join, no annual fees, and no membership fees for pros.",
      "body": "Thumbtack has no subscription cost, no charge to join, no annual fees, and no membership fees for pros.\n\nWhat Thumbtack actually says:\n\n“No subscription cost. There's no charge to join, no annual fees and no membership fees.”\n\nNote: Thumbtack monetizes through lead contact fees paid by pros when customers reach out.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.thumbtack.com/pro",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Thumbtack",
      "evidence_quote": "No subscription cost. There's no charge to join, no annual fees and no membership fees.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Thumbtack",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "US market",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "thumbtack",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_thumbtack_pro_controls",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Thumbtack: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Thumbtack pros control their pricing and budget for leads, which determines how many leads they receive.",
      "body": "Thumbtack pros control their pricing and budget for leads, which determines how many leads they receive.\n\nWhat Thumbtack actually says:\n\n“Control and flexibility. You control your pricing and budget for leads, which determines how many leads you get.”\n\nNote: Pricing control is a key differentiator from other lead platforms.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.thumbtack.com/pro",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Thumbtack",
      "evidence_quote": "Control and flexibility. You control your pricing and budget for leads, which determines how many leads you get.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Thumbtack",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "US market",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "thumbtack",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_fiverr_seller_signup",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Fiverr: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Fiverr allows freelancers to become sellers by creating a profile and selecting their expertise category.",
      "body": "Fiverr allows freelancers to become sellers by creating a profile and selecting their expertise category.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Become a Fiverr freelancer Grow a global business from your talent and expertise Create your profile Work with leading companies”\n\nNote: Fiverr categories include Programming & Tech, Graphics & Design, and others; carpenters would list under relevant trade category.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.fiverr.com/start_selling",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr",
      "evidence_quote": "Become a Fiverr freelancer Grow a global business from your talent and expertise Create your profile Work with leading companies",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global platform",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "fiverr",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_fiverr_program",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Fiverr: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Fiverr has a Vetted Pro program for verified freelancers with client ratings and order history.",
      "body": "Fiverr has a Vetted Pro program for verified freelancers with client ratings and order history.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Vetted Pro Clients from 50+ countries Rated 4.8★ by 821 clients Over 2.8k orders Rated 5★ by 1.9k”\n\nNote: Pro status requires meeting rating and order volume thresholds.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.fiverr.com/start_selling",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr",
      "evidence_quote": "Vetted Pro Clients from 50+ countries Rated 4.8★ by 821 clients Over 2.8k orders Rated 5★ by 1.9k",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global platform",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "fiverr",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_jobber_industries",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Jobber: Access.geo",
      "summary": "Jobber serves pros in over 50 industries including construction & contracting, and is available in the US, Canada, and UK.",
      "body": "Jobber serves pros in over 50 industries including construction & contracting, and is available in the US, Canada, and UK.\n\nWhat Jobber actually says:\n\n“Proud partner to service pros in over 50 industries. Construction & Contracting Two-way text messaging is available in the United States, Canada and the UK.”\n\nNote: Two-way SMS is limited to US, Canada, UK.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.getjobber.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Jobber",
      "evidence_quote": "Proud partner to service pros in over 50 industries. Construction & Contracting Two-way text messaging is available in the United States, Canada and the UK.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Jobber",
      "topic": "Access.geo",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "US, Canada, UK",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "ca",
          "uk"
        ],
        "platform": "jobber",
        "topic": [
          "access.geo"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1928_carpenter_platforms_contractorplus_free_plan",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Contractor+: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Contractor+ offers a free forever plan with basic CRM, up to 250 leads & clients, and up to 5 estimates or invoices per month.",
      "body": "Contractor+ offers a free forever plan with basic CRM, up to 250 leads & clients, and up to 5 estimates or invoices per month.\n\nWhat Contractor+ actually says:\n\n“FREEDOM Free forever $0/mo Just Starting Basic CRM Manage up to 250 leads & clients Up to 5 estimates or invoices per month Available on web, mobile & tablet”\n\nNote: Free plan is suitable for single-member businesses or small proprietorships.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.contractorplus.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Contractor+",
      "evidence_quote": "FREEDOM Free forever $0/mo Just Starting Basic CRM Manage up to 250 leads & clients Up to 5 estimates or invoices per month Available on web, mobile & tablet",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1928-carpenter-platforms",
      "subject": "Contractor+",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Free plan",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "contractor",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}