Fergus alternative
Looking for a Fergus alternative? Here's the honest comparison.
Fergus is a good app, used by lots of trades across Australia and New Zealand. Like most job apps, the cost grows with every person on your team.
Here's how TradePal compares on price and features, including where Fergus does more.
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Price
What each extra person costs.
| Per month, ex GST | TradePal | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| The plan | $47 a month, everything included | Essentials from $53 a month, Professional from $77 a month |
| Each field / timesheet staff member | $5 a month (staff 6–15: $7, then $10) | From $26 a month |
| 5 field staff on top of the plan | $25 a month | From $130 a month |
Fergus prices as listed on their pricing page, which at the time showed a limited-time discount and doesn't say whether prices include GST. TradePal prices are ex GST.
Features
Side by side.
| Feature | TradePal | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Quotes and invoices | ||
| Scheduling and calendar | ||
| Staff timesheets | ||
| Job costing and profit | ||
| Card payments on invoices | ||
| Xero sync | ||
| MYOB and QuickBooks | MYOB coming soon | |
| Safety forms | Professional plan | |
| AI reads receipts and work orders onto the job | Not listed | |
| iPhone and Android apps | ||
| Every feature on one plan |
Where Fergus is ahead
- Years on the market.
- Connects to MYOB and QuickBooks as well as Xero.
- Checklists, SWMS and supplier integrations on their Professional plan.
- Phone support on their Professional plan.
Where TradePal is ahead
- Staff from $5 a month, not from $26, so a growing crew doesn't blow out the bill.
- Every feature on one plan. There's no upgrade to unlock the good bits.
- AI reads receipts and builders' work orders straight onto the job.
- We move your clients, jobs and price list across from Fergus for you, free.
- Built by a South Australian plumber, for Aussie trades.
Fergus is a trademark of its owner, and TradePal isn't affiliated with Fergus. Fergus's prices and features are taken from their pricing page on 26 October 2026. Check their site for the latest. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the chat and we'll fix it.
Fair questions.
Something else?
Can I bring my data across from Fergus?+
Yes. Export your customers, jobs and price list from Fergus, send them to us, and we load them in for free. You check everything before it's added, and you can undo it for 7 days.
Do I have to cancel Fergus first?+
No. Start your TradePal trial, get your data across, and run both side by side until you're happy. Then cancel Fergus.
What does it cost?+
$47 a month + GST for you, then $5 per staff member (staff 6 to 15 are $7, and $10 after that). Every feature is included, there's no contract, and the free trial needs no card.
Does it work with Xero?+
Yes. Invoices and payments sync to Xero on their own. MYOB is coming soon.
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