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UK JOB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Powered Now
vs Fergus.

Compare the way you pay, the devices you use and the certificate features to check before subscribing.

Checked 21 September 2026 · Based on supplier information · No paid referral links

Published pricing and key differences · checked 21 September 2026
What to comparePowered NowFergus
Starting priceFrom £28/month for one userEssentials from £39/month; confirm your team quote
Price structureBusiness for one user; Professional and Premium per userUser types affect billing; team total requires confirmation
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and PCiOS and Android apps
CertificatesForms and certificates from Professional; check your trade’s templatesUK pricing lists certificates; confirm the forms and user access you need
Check the sourcePowered Now pricing ↗Fergus pricing ↗

How the cost changes with your business

The number of people needing an account matters. Check whether occasional staff need full access and whether the advertised starting plan supports your team. Fergus is shown with a published starting price only. Obtain a team quote before making a cost comparison.

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Look closely at Powered Now

Compare if certificates and a choice of mobile devices matter to you. Business is limited to one user. Advanced scheduling and automated chasing sit on Premium.

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Look closely at Fergus

Compare if your team needs different levels of access to jobs and timesheets. The UK page advertises starting prices. We have not treated those as a verified total for your team.

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Run the same trial in both

  1. Create a quote using your usual labour and materials.
  2. Schedule the job and open it on the phone your engineer uses.
  3. Add a note and photo, then complete your exact certificate if required.
  4. Create an invoice and check the connection to your accounting system.
  5. Confirm the final subscription, add-on costs and cancellation terms.

These plans do not necessarily include equivalent features. This guide uses public sources; it is not a claim that we have tested either product in the field.