UK JOB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
ServiceM8
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
| What to compare | ServiceM8 | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free for one user, up to 30 jobs/month | Essentials from £39/month; confirm your team quote |
| Price structure | Monthly job allowance; unlimited users on paid plans | User types affect billing; team total requires confirmation |
| Devices | Full iPhone/iPad app; limited Android Lite app | iOS and Android apps |
| Certificates | Forms & Certificates from Growing; verify your specific template | UK pricing lists certificates; confirm the forms and user access you need |
| Check the source | ServiceM8 pricing ↗ | Fergus pricing ↗ |
How the cost changes with your business
ServiceM8 uses monthly job allowances, so team growth can affect its bill differently from a per-user subscription. Count new job records as well as active staff. Fergus is shown with a published starting price only. Obtain a team quote before making a cost comparison.
Calculate your monthly costs ↗Look closely at ServiceM8
Compare if you want a job allowance shared across your team. Android Lite has fewer features than the iOS app. Purchased templates and extras may cost more.
Read the ServiceM8 profile →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.
Read the Fergus profile →Run the same trial in both
- Create a quote using your usual labour and materials.
- Schedule the job and open it on the phone your engineer uses.
- Add a note and photo, then complete your exact certificate if required.
- Create an invoice and check the connection to your accounting system.
- 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.