Fergus
Built by a plumber who was sick of losing money on jobs, so the cost tracking is genuinely good. Pulls live supplier pricing from Reece and Tradelink, which saves real time on quotes.
Starting from
$49/mo
Free trial
14 days
Free plan
No
Overall rating
4.5/5 (180)
“Worth a look if you're losing money on jobs and don't know where: the cost tracking is genuinely good, but expect a steeper learning curve than Tradify or ServiceM8.”
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Overview
Fergus was built by Dan Pollard, a plumber from Auckland who couldn't find software that actually understood how trade businesses make (and lose) money. The result is a platform with unusually granular cost tracking, materials, labour, subcontractors, and margins are visible at the job level, not just at month-end.
The supplier catalogue integration is a genuine differentiator: Fergus integrates with major AU trade suppliers (Reece, Tradelink, Electrical distributors) so you can pull live pricing into quotes and purchase orders without re-keying data.
Strengths: The job cost tracking is excellent. If you regularly lose money on jobs because costs aren't tracked properly, Fergus will fix that. The supplier integrations are unmatched in the category. It also has strong project-style job structures for businesses doing multi-stage work.
Limitations: Slightly steeper learning curve than Tradify or ServiceM8: the additional depth comes with more setup. Mobile app is functional but not as polished as ServiceM8's iOS experience.
Best for businesses that have been "doing the work but not making the money", typically plumbing, HVAC, and construction-adjacent trades where margins can easily erode.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Job-level cost tracking is the best in the category. You see margin in real time
- ✓Supplier catalogue integration (Reece, Tradelink) eliminates re-keying of material costs
- ✓Multi-stage job/project structure suits plumbing, HVAC, and construction
- ✓Strong customer support, typically responsive and genuinely helpful
- ✓Built by someone who ran a trade business: the UX reflects real workflows
Watch out for
- ✕Steeper learning curve than Tradify or ServiceM8
- ✕Mobile app is functional but not as polished as ServiceM8 iOS
- ✕Smaller AU user base means less community knowledge and fewer how-to resources
- ✕Offline capability is limited
Best for
Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and construction-adjacent trades with 3–20 staff who need tight cost control and regularly buy from trade suppliers.
Not ideal for
Sole traders who just need quoting and invoicing, or businesses that prioritise mobile UX above all else.
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Ratings
180 reviews
Source: Capterra
Checked April 2026
Pricing
1 user
Up to 5 users
For larger businesses
Indicative pricing, verify current tiers and rates at fergus.com/pricing. Annual billing typically available at a discount.
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