Comparisons · Field service
Comparison
Tradify vs Fergus
Job management for tradespeople: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices. Job management for trade businesses: quoting with price books, job cards, scheduling, timesheets and invoicing.
| Tradify | Fergus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Lite: £34 per user a month. Pro: £37. Plus: £44. Optional Instant Website £10 a month; text messages £0.10 each. 14-day free trial. | 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; 14-day free trial with all features. | No. No free plan; 14-day free trial, no card required. |
| Best for | UK trades who want quotes, jobs and invoices in one app. | Trades with a few staff who want job costing and timesheets. |
| Watch out for | Per-user pricing; text messages are charged extra. | Card payments cost 1.6% + £0.20 per transaction; SMS reminders are £8 per 100. |
| UK notes | UK pricing in pounds, UK phone support. | UK pricing in pounds on the UK site. |
| Made by | Tradify | Fergus |
| Checked | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Tradify is the easier first pick because it prices in pounds. Pick Fergus instead if this sounds like you: trades with a few staff who want job costing and timesheets.
UK price difference
Tradify's cheapest paid plan is £34 (Lite, per user a month). 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 Tradify for: uK trades who want quotes, jobs and invoices in one app.
- 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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