Fergus Review Australia 2026

Job management
3.0 / 5— SoftwareHQ AU Rating
Pricing verified 2026-03-17

Overview

Fergus is job management software built by a plumber, for tradies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Auckland, NZ, it serves Australian businesses.

Job management software built by a plumber, for tradies

AU Compliance Scores

BAS Lodgement
0/5
STP Phase 2
0/5
Payday Super
0/5
Modern Awards
0/5
GST Handling
3/5
Bank Feeds
0/5

Pricing (AUD inc. GST)

All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-17.

Essentials
$48/mo
per user
$48/user/month (AUD). Includes quoting, job cards, timesheets, scheduling, materials tracking, recurring jobs, forms, mobile app, Xero/MYOB integration. Email & chat support only. No GPS tracking, purchase orders, SWMS, or phone support.
  • Jobs: unlimited
  • Quotes: unlimited
Most Popular
Pro
$72/mo
per user
$72/user/month (AUD). Everything in Essentials plus GPS tracking, checklists, file/photo uploads, tasks, purchase orders, tiered pricing, health & safety (SWMS), advanced reporting, and phone support.
  • Jobs: unlimited
  • Quotes: unlimited
Enterprise 10+
Free
per user
Custom pricing for businesses with 10+ staff. Contact Fergus sales team for a quote.
  • Jobs: unlimited
  • Users: unlimited

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Real-time job cost tracking shows live profitability on every job
  • 100+ supplier integrations (Reece, Tradelink, Corys Electrical, TradeZone, etc.)
  • Built by a plumber — workflows designed for how tradies actually work
  • Native two-way sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks
  • AU-hosted on AWS Sydney with AU phone support (1300 number)
  • Flexible licensing: timesheet-only ($22/mo) and contractor day passes ($4/day)
  • 14-day free trial, no credit card required, no lock-in contracts
  • SWMS and health & safety management built into Pro plan

Cons

  • Pro plan at $72/user/month is more expensive than Tradify ($49/user/month)
  • No built-in team communication — must use WhatsApp, Slack, or email
  • Best features (GPS, SWMS, purchase orders, phone support) locked to Pro plan
  • NZ-built, not AU-made (though AU-hosted on AWS Sydney)
  • Some users report Xero integration sync issues
  • No annual billing discount — month-to-month only
  • Not suited for large multi-site enterprises (consider Simpro instead)

Who Is Fergus Best For?

  • Plumber
  • Electrician
  • Hvac
  • Builder
  • Small Trade Team 3 20

Fergus may not be the best fit for:

  • Sole Trader
  • Large Trade Business 20 Plus
  • Non Trade Industry

Fergus Alternatives

If Fergus doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:

  • ServiceM8 — Job management for trade & service businesses. Free plan available.
  • Tradify — Job management software for trade businesses. From $48/mo inc. GST.
  • Simpro — Enterprise job management for larger trade businesses. From $199/mo inc. GST.

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