When to choose Fergus
Consider Fergus if estimating and understanding job costs are central to the way you run work. Its pricing distinguishes full users from timesheet users, so decide who needs to manage quotes and invoices and who only needs to record time. The advertised full-user prices are “from” figures. Ask for the complete configuration rather than multiplying a headline amount and assuming every role or feature is covered.
When to choose Jobber
Consider Jobber if customers booking online is an important part of the workflow you want to improve. Core documents booking and the main quote-to-invoice functions, while QuickBooks Online sync starts at Connect. Compare the tier you need and the number of users included, with USD billing kept explicit. UK payment processing has separate requirements and fees; it should not be confused with the subscription price.
Compare the real subscription cost
Fergus Essentials (from) starts at GBP 39 per user per month. VAT treatment is not established in the checked price record. Jobber: Core: USD 49 monthly or USD 29/month paid annually, one user. Connect: USD 139 monthly for one user or USD 199 for five. Grow: USD 199 monthly for one or USD 299 for five. Compare the plan that covers the work you need, including office and field users, any job allowance and extras. These starting figures do not establish the final bill for the same team or the same scope. Keep currencies and payment commitments separate.
The plan differences that can change the decision
Fergus: Estimates support reusable material and labour combinations. Invoicing and job-cost tracking are documented. Invoices and contacts sync with Xero. Jobber: Core includes online job booking. QuickBooks Online sync starts with Connect. Connect provides job checklists; UK statutory certificates are not confirmed. These distinctions are reasons to inspect the workflow during a trial or demo. An unverified item in the table means the checked evidence is incomplete, not that the product cannot perform that task. In particular, establish the exact certificate or accounting transaction needed rather than accepting a broad feature name.
Restrictions and buying questions
Fergus: Full users are billed monthly. Timesheet-only users start at GBP 12 per month. Larger teams can request a custom plan. Confirm VAT and the final number of full licences. Jobber: Jobber publishes subscription prices in USD. Core costs USD 49 month-to-month or USD 29 per month with annual prepayment. Team size changes Connect and Grow prices. These are not GBP prices. Jobber: Official documentation supports UK payment processing. Subscription billing remains USD. Confirm the accounting and certificate workflows you need before switching.
What to test before deciding
Use a materials-heavy installation in Fergus and the same job booked online in Jobber. Compare the information the customer supplies, who enters labour, how a change is recorded and what reaches the accounts. Fergus: No payment card required. Jobber: Grow features; no payment card required. Use a representative sample job rather than customer data you do not need for the test. Ask which trial or demonstration features remain in the plan being quoted, and record any manual steps or extras before deciding.