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Fergus alternatives
Fergus compared with 5 alternatives: Tradify, ServiceM8, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Joist.
Fergus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FergusThis tool | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Tradify | Free trial · from $47/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ServiceM8 | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Housecall Pro | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Joist | Free trial · from $8.34/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Fergus starts at $31 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: ServiceM8, Jobber and Joist.
Housecall Pro scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Fergus
- Free trial · from $47/mo
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses, priced per user
- Tradify starts at $47 per user / month. Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- Only Tradify lists an Android app.
Suits: Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors who quote before they work
- Free plan · from $29/mo
ServiceM8
Job management for trades, priced by jobs a month, not users
- ServiceM8 starts at $29 per month for up to 50 new jobs, unlimited users. Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- ServiceM8 has a free plan. Fergus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ServiceM8 lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- ServiceM8 also covers time clock and appointment booking.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
Suits: Small trade businesses that want unlimited users at a flat price
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- Only Jobber lists an Android app.
- Jobber also covers business texting and appointment booking.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
- Free trial · from $59/mo
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, quotes and payments for home service businesses
- Housecall Pro starts at $59 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($79 billed monthly). Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- Only Housecall Pro lists an Android app.
- Housecall Pro also covers appointment booking and review collection.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
Suits: Home service trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and cleaning
- Free trial · from $8.34/mo
Joist
Estimates, invoices and payments app for solo contractors
- Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly.
- Only Joist lists an Android app.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
Suits: Solo contractors who mainly need estimates, invoices and payments
Limits worth knowing in Fergus
- Billed monthly only, per full user; timesheet users start at $26 a month and contractor users cost $2.50 a day.
- Certificates cost $30 for 1–9 staff or $80 for 10+, texts $15 per 100, and card payments 2.95% + $0.30 each.
- Basic comes with email and chat support only; phone support needs Professional.
- The 90% offer runs until December, but the $5.30 and $7.50 it shows match the New Zealand prices, not 90% off the US ones.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fergus?
The alternatives to Fergus in this directory are Tradify, ServiceM8, Jobber, Housecall Pro and Joist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fergus.
Is there a free alternative to Fergus?
Yes. ServiceM8 has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Fergus alternatives work on Windows?
The Fergus listing does not include a Windows app. ServiceM8 lists one.
Which Fergus alternatives work on macOS?
The Fergus listing does not include a macOS app. ServiceM8 lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.