Comparisons · Field service
Comparison
Jobber vs Fergus
Job management for service businesses: quotes, scheduling, invoicing and payments, with an AI Receptionist add-on. Job management for trade businesses: quoting with price books, job cards, scheduling, timesheets and invoicing.
| Jobber | Fergus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Core: $49 a month ($29 billed annually). Connect: $139 ($99 annually). Grow: $199 ($149 annually), for one user; extra users $29 a month. Add-ons: AI Receptionist $29, Sales Pipeline $49, Marketing Suite $99 a month. 14-day free trial, no card required. | Essentials: from £39 a month. Professional: from £45 a month. Timesheet users from £12 a month; contractor users £2 per user per day. When checked, a 90%-off offer ran until December (£3.90 and £4.50). 14-day free trial, no card required. |
| Free plan | No. No free plan; free trial without a card. | No. No free plan; 14-day free trial, no card required. |
| Best for | Trades and home services running several jobs a day. | Trades with a few staff who want job costing and timesheets. |
| Watch out for | The pricing page shows US dollars and a US phone number; check UK availability. | Card payments cost 1.6% + £0.20 per transaction; SMS reminders are £8 per 100. |
| UK notes | Confirm UK pricing and support. | UK pricing in pounds on the UK site. |
| Made by | Jobber | Fergus |
| Checked | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
Our verdict
There's no clear winner on price and plans: choose by fit. Jobber suits trades and home services running several jobs a day. Fergus suits trades with a few staff who want job costing and timesheets.
UK price difference
Jobber's cheapest paid plan is $49 (entry plan, per month ($29 billed annually)). Fergus doesn't publish a comparable entry price, so ask for a quote or check its pricing page. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Jobber for: trades and home services running several jobs a day.
- Choose Fergus for: trades with a few staff who want job costing and timesheets.
Neither has a free plan; use the free trials where offered before you commit. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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Full details
Jobber tool page · Fergus tool page · How we check prices
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