TradeyHub vs Fergus
Choosing the right job management platform for your trade business is a big decision. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at how TradeyHub and Fergus compare on the things that actually matter day-to-day.
The short version
A complete operating system for your trade business
Built in the UK for plumbers, electricians, builders and multi-trade firms who need more than just a job logger. TradeyHub combines CRM, quoting, invoicing, scheduling, communications and reporting in one platform.
- Full CRM with custom pipelines and lead scoring
- Multi-property tracking per customer
- Unified inbox for email, SMS and Messenger
- Team scheduling with route & capacity planning
- Financial reporting and Design Studio built in
Job cards and quoting from enquiry to invoice
Fergus is a New Zealand-built job management app with a UK presence. It is known for its “job card” concept that bundles quote, costs, scheduling and invoicing per job, plus supplier-invoice matching and Tap to Pay payments.
- Detailed job cards with full job history
- Quoting, scheduling and invoicing in one app
- Supplier invoice matching for accurate costing
- Tap to Pay on iPhone & Android
- Xero accounting integration
How TradeyHub and Fergus compare
How the two platforms stack up on the things that affect your day-to-day work and growth.
| Feature | TradeyHub | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Customers & CRM | ||
| Full CRM with sales pipeline | Customisable lead stages, scoring & tags | Enquiry list with status tracking |
| Multi-property per customer | Yes — jobs & history per site | Site addresses per job |
| Web-form lead capture | Embed forms on your site | Limited / via integrations |
| Communication | ||
| Unified inbox | Email, SMS & Messenger in one view | Job-level notes & emails |
| SMS messaging | Built in | Limited |
| WhatsApp / Messenger support | Yes | Not available |
| Quotes, Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Professional quotes & estimates | Templates, line items & e-sign | Fast quoting templates |
| Invoicing & payment collection | Online payments & auto chase-ups | Yes, plus Tap to Pay |
| Deposits & staged invoicing | Built in | Progress claims supported |
| Jobs & Scheduling | ||
| Job management & tracking | Full lifecycle workflow | Job Card is the core feature |
| Team scheduling & calendar | Multi-engineer with capacity view | Customisable team calendar |
| Property management | Track sites, assets & service history | Not as a dedicated module |
| Insights & Branding | ||
| Financial reporting dashboard | Real-time profitability & cash flow | Job profitability & reports |
| In-app design studio | Create branded graphics & flyers | Not available |
| Customer portal | Customers view jobs, quotes & invoices | Limited |
| Setup & Independence | ||
| Independent of any directory | Works with any lead source | Yes |
| UK-based support | Yes | NZ-based with UK presence |
| Free trial / free tier | Free to start | Free trial available |
Why UK trades choose TradeyHub
Why UK trades pick TradeyHub over Fergus.
Full CRM, not just job cards
TradeyHub treats every enquiry as a lead in a structured pipeline before it becomes a job — so nothing slips through the cracks.
Unified inbox for every channel
Talk to customers via email, SMS and Messenger from one place. Job-level notes are great, but a unified inbox is faster.
UK-first product & support
TradeyHub is designed and supported in the UK, including UK VAT, MTD reporting and local payment processing.
Switching from Fergus?
Our UK team can help you move customers, jobs and invoices across. Call 0333 880 5890 or get in touch.
How is TradeyHub different from Fergus?
Fergus organises everything around the Job Card. TradeyHub adds a dedicated CRM with sales pipeline, a unified communications inbox, property & asset tracking and an in-app design studio — on top of full job management.
Can I migrate from Fergus to TradeyHub?
Yes. Customer, job, quote and invoice data can be exported and imported. Talk to our team for help with the migration.
Is TradeyHub better value than Fergus?
See our pricing page. TradeyHub bundles CRM, unified inbox, design studio and reporting into the core plans, where Fergus typically focuses on jobs and accounting sync.
Does TradeyHub work for plumbers, electricians and gas engineers?
Yes — TradeyHub is used by plumbers, electricians, gas engineers, builders and multi-trade firms across the UK.
Switching from Fergus? Try TradeyHub
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