AroFlo
Melbourne-based field service and job management platform for established trade businesses, part of the Simpro Group.
$80/mo
From. AUD
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Fergus
NZ-built job management for trades with strong supplier invoice integrations and per-user monthly pricing.
Checked 28 Oct 2026
$53/mo
From. AUD · ex GST
Free trial14 days
Pricedper user per month
Based inNew Zealand
XeroYes
MYOBYes
AU supportNot stated
Best for: Trade crews of roughly 1 to 20 (Enterprise tier for 10+ staff) that buy from mainstream AU/NZ suppliers and want supplier invoices matched to jobs.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | On annual | What you get | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials per user per month (from) | $53 | n/a | Quoting and estimating, price books, job cards, timesheets, calendar, materials, recurring jobs, checklists, enquiry management, mobile app, Xero/QuickBooks/MYOB integration, invoicing, payments, basic reports; email and chat support only | No job limits stated; timesheet-only users from $26 per month |
| Professional per user per month (from) | $77 | n/a | Everything in Essentials plus GPS tracking, forms, files and photos, tasks, purchase orders, tiered pricing, hazards, SWMS, advanced and financial reporting; phone, email and chat support | No job limits stated; timesheet-only users from $26 per month |
| Enterprise 10+ custom | Quoted | n/a | Custom plan for businesses with more than 10 staff, arranged via demo | 10+ staff |
AU page shows $ only with no currency code; AUD assumed from the /au/ page. Terms of Service clause 4.2 says fees are exclusive of all taxes and clause 4.3 says fees are charged per user with a plan type base; the help centre also says you pay per user, per month. A banner reads Limited Offer: Get 90% off til December, so the page shows $5.30 and $7.70 beside the standard prices. Add-ons on both plans: Certificates $30 for 1-9 staff or $80 for 10+ staff; SMS $15 for 100 texts; card payments 1.95% + $0.30 per transaction; contractor users $4 per user per day; setup and training from $0. Monthly billing, no lock-in; FAQ on the global page says no yearly pricing. The global page names the lower plan Basic and shows $75 for Professional.
Full Fergus pricing breakdown · Vendor pricing page
Integrations
| Xero | MYOB | QuickBooks | Stripe | Google Calendar | Also |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Zapier (3,000+ apps), Fergus Pay and Tap to Pay, Reece, Tradelink, Plumbing Plus, Corys, Ideal Electrical, Mico, Plumbing World, Bunnings Trade NZ, email invoice import from 30+ AU/NZ wholesalers |
Support and apps
Australian support: Not stated, phone available
Hours: Described as around the clock on the features page; phone support only on Professional, Essentials is email and chat
Support teams stated as located in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom; AU contracting entity is Fergus Software Pty Limited (ACN 605 226 417)
iPhone: Yes Android: Yes Web: Yes
Works offline: Not stated
Ratings
- Xero App Store: 4.4 from 79 reviews (source)
- Apple App Store (AU): 4.5 from 547 reviews (source)
- Google Play: 4.4 from 852 reviews (source)
Features
quoting · estimating · price books · job cards · scheduling · timesheets · materials tracking · recurring jobs · service reminders · checklists · forms · SWMS and hazards · GPS tracking · purchase orders · supplier invoice import · invoicing · payments · certificates · reporting · AI assistant · customer enquiry management
Where it is strong
- Deep supplier integrations (Reece, Tradelink, Corys, Mico and others) for price books, purchase orders and invoice reconciliation
- Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks integration on both plans
- Cheaper timesheet-only user type ($26) and per-day contractor users ($4) keep casual staff affordable
- Setup and training from $0, no lock-in, 14-day trial without a card
- Consistent 4.4 to 4.5 ratings across Xero, iOS and Android
Where it falls short
- GPS, forms, purchase orders, SWMS and most reporting are Professional-only
- Essentials has no phone support
- Per-user pricing is ex tax and the page does not state a currency
- Certificates ($30 to $80) and SMS are paid add-ons
- Pricing page FAQ answers are mismatched to questions in places, so yearly pricing and plan-change terms are unclear
- Founding year and ownership not published on the site
Verdict
Fergus is an Auckland-based job management tool with Essentials from $53 and Professional from $77 per user per month (ex tax, AU page) plus an Enterprise tier for 10+ staff. Its strongest point is supplier integration for materials and invoice matching. Most field-compliance features need the Professional plan.
Watch Fergus
Get an email the day Fergus changes a price, drops a plan, adds a fee or runs a promo. Nothing else, no weekly filler. If you are on it, you find out before the bill does; if you are choosing, you catch the deal.
From the help docs
200 help-centre articles read on 14 Oct 2026. 16 yes, 8 partly, 1 no, 10 not covered. Source: help.fergus.com.
Quoting
- YesCan you build and send quotes to customers from the appQuotes and estimates are built on the job card and sent by email. Customers get a link in the quote email to accept. ↗
- YesDoes it have quote templates, kits, bundles or assemblies so a common job can be quoted in a few tapsA toolbar icon applies or saves quote templates. Sections can also be saved to favourites and reused in later quotes. ↗
- YesCan a customer accept or sign a quote onlineCustomers can accept through the link in the quote email. The excerpts do not mention a signature step. ↗
- YesCan it take a deposit when a quote is acceptedAdd a required deposit as a dollar amount or percentage; customers can pay via Fergus Pay. Designed for single-phase jobs with one deposit and one final invoice. ↗
- Not in docsCan a quote include optional line items the customer can add themselves
Estimating
- PartlyCan it measure quantities off plans (takeoffs) for estimatingNo built-in takeoff tool in the excerpts. The Groundplan integration imports projects into Fergus quotes, but measuring happens in Groundplan, a separate product. ↗
- YesCan it import or sync supplier price lists or catalogues (for example Reece, MMEM, Bunnings Trade, L&H)Reece (Australia only), Tradelink and Bunnings NZ price books sync. Any supplier via CSV/TXT upload. MMEM and L&H are not mentioned. ↗
Invoicing
- YesCan it create and send invoicesInvoices are created from the job card (quote-based or Quick Invoice). Other articles refer to sending invoices and drafts, but the send steps are not shown. ↗
- YesCan it do progress or partial invoicing (progress claims) on one jobInvoice a percentage of the quote, the remainder, or selected quote sections. Fergus tracks the amount billed and the balance remaining. ↗
- PartlyCan it schedule recurring jobs or recurring invoices (for example maintenance contracts)Recurring jobs can be set up for scheduled maintenance. The excerpts do not cover recurring or automatically repeating invoices. ↗
- PartlyCan customers pay by card online or in the field from the invoiceFergus Go supports contactless payment collection on site. The excerpts do not cover customers paying online from the invoice. ↗
- Not in docsDoes it send automatic overdue or payment reminders
Scheduling
- YesDoes it have a calendar or dispatch board to schedule jobs to staffCalendar shows booked and unscheduled jobs by staff member, with drag-and-drop scheduling, day and week views, and staff filters. ↗
- YesCan the office see where field staff are on a map (GPS or location tracking)Employee Map on the web app shows staff locations via the Fergus Go app. Professional Plan only. ↗
- PartlyCan it send SMS to customers (on-the-way messages, booking confirmations)Can text job schedules and reminders to customers, but SMS is paid and must be enabled. On-the-way messages are not mentioned. ↗
- YesDoes it send automatic appointment reminders to customersAutomated reminders for scheduled job events and quote visits, with a timeframe you choose. SMS delivery needs the paid SMS add-on enabled. ↗
- Not in docsCan customers book a job online through a booking page or widget
Staff
- Not in docsDoes it record staff timesheets or clock on and off
- PartlyDoes it track job costs against the quote (labour and materials) to show profit per jobTracks labour and material costs per job and has a Cost Report, but excerpts don't confirm comparison to quote or per-job profit. ↗
Materials
- YesCan it raise purchase orders to suppliersPurchase orders are created from within a job, emailed to suppliers, and can also be made in the Fergus Go app. Price-type orders to integrated suppliers must be sent manually. ↗
- NoDoes it track stock or inventory, including van stockFergus says it does not offer inventory or stock control. Stock on hand is logged to jobs for costing only. Van stock tracking needs the separate Field Stock Pro integration. ↗
Compliance
- YesDoes it have custom forms, checklists, SWMS or safety forms that staff fill in on siteCustom form and checklist templates, including SWMS and JSAs, attach to jobs and are completed on the web or in the Fergus Go app on site. ↗
- PartlyCan it produce compliance certificates (for example electrical certificates of compliance, gas compliance, test and tag) from the appAdd-on covers NSW and QLD in Australia plus UK; test and tag (PAT) listed for UK only. Paid in Australia, free in UK. ↗
- Not in docsDoes it keep a record of customer assets or equipment for servicing and maintenance schedules
Customers
- Not in docsIs there a customer portal where clients can see quotes, jobs or invoices
Accounting
- PartlyDoes it sync with Xero, and is the sync two-way (invoices, payments, contacts, items)Invoices go to Xero and payments sync back to Fergus. The excerpts do not confirm two-way syncing of contacts or items. ↗
- YesDoes it integrate with MYOBWorks with MYOB AccountRight Live and MYOB Business, syncing invoices, credits and payments. Old MYOB Essentials is not supported. ↗
- YesDoes it integrate with QuickBooks OnlineSales invoices sync to QuickBooks and payments sync back. It cannot import supplier contacts or supplier invoices and credits. ↗
Mobile
- Not in docsDoes the mobile app work offline and sync when back in range
- Not in docsIs the Android app equivalent to the iPhone app, or is iOS the primary app
Admin
- YesCan you set user roles and permissions (for example hide pricing from field staff)Each user gets their own permission set controlling what they can view and do. Only Master Admins edit it. Excerpt does not mention hiding pricing specifically. ↗
- Not in docsDoes it support multiple companies, branches or depots in one account
- YesIs there a public API, Zapier or Make integrationFergus has an open API and a Zapier integration where Fergus can be a trigger or an action. Make is not mentioned. ↗
- PartlyCan you export your data (customers, jobs, invoices) if you leaveCancellation page says to export your data before the account locks, but it does not say which data types (customers, jobs, invoices) or how. ↗
- Not in docsDoes it have AI features (for example drafting quotes, summarising jobs, answering calls)
What tradies say
Nothing collected yet for Fergus. The weekly refresh reads Reddit threads and recent app-store reviews and groups what comes up.
For developers
Fergus API v1, OpenAPI 3.1.0 spec at https://api.fergus.com/docs/json (68 paths; tags Jobs, Quotes, Phases, Customer Invoices, Customers, Sites, Contacts, Users, Enquiries, Time Entries, Calendar Events, Pricebooks, Notes, Tasks, Stock Used); server https://api.fergus.com. The /docs page is a Swagger UI shell, so read the JSON spec rather than the HTML. Security schemes: PersonalAccessToken (HTTP bearer) and oauth2 authorization code (app registration with Fergus required). Rate limit stated in the spec: 100 requests per minute per company. No webhook paths in the spec and none documented. info.fergus.com/developers is a contact-us page (describe what you want to build); no self-serve developer signup. fergus.com/integrations redirects to a supplier catalogue partners page, not an add-on marketplace. Zapier slug is fergus-1 (zapier.com/apps/fergus/integrations is 404). MCP is a community project (1 star).
2 developer pages read on 14 Oct 2026. Objects exposed: favourites, quotes, jobs.
Access
- PartlyIs there a public API that any customer can use, and does it need approval or a particular planPublic docs at api.fergus.com and personal access tokens exist. The developer page invites you to tell Fergus what you will build; any approval or plan requirement is not stated. ↗
- YesIs the API REST or GraphQL, and is there an OpenAPI or schema fileREST API with an OpenAPI 3.1.0 spec published as JSON at api.fergus.com/docs/json, version v1. ↗
- YesHow do you authenticate: OAuth2, API key, or bothBoth supported: bearer personal access token (PersonalAccessToken) and OAuth2 Authorization Code Flow with client_id and client secret. ↗
- Not in docsIs there a sandbox, test account or developer account for building against
- YesWhat rate limits apply to the API100 requests per minute per company, shared across all endpoints and tokens. Excess requests get 429 with retry-after. Headers: x-ratelimit-limit, x-ratelimit-remaining, x-ratelimit-reset. ↗
Objects
- Not in docsCan you read and write customers or contacts through the API
- PartlyCan you create and update jobs through the APIOverview says the API provides endpoints for managing jobs. The excerpt does not show which create or update operations exist. ↗
- PartlyCan you create quotes or estimates through the APIOverview says the API provides endpoints for managing quotes. Specific create operations are not visible in the excerpt. ↗
- Not in docsCan you create invoices and record payments through the API
- Not in docsCan you read availability and book or reschedule a job slot through the API
- Not in docsCan you read staff, their roles and their locations through the API
- Not in docsCan you read form or checklist submissions and attachments through the API
Events
- Not in docsAre there webhooks, and for which events (job created, status change, invoice paid)
Tooling
- Not in docsAre there official SDKs or client libraries, and in which languages
- YesIs there a Zapier or Make integration, and what triggers and actions does it exposeZapier integration is offered for no-code automation. Specific triggers and actions are not listed in the excerpts. Make is not mentioned. ↗
- YesIs there an MCP server or other AI-agent integration published by the vendor or the communityConfirmed by the separately verified discovery notes. The supplied excerpts give no detail on the server, its tools or who publishes it.
- Not in docsIs there an add-on marketplace or partner program where a developer can list an integration
What you could build on it
Ideas, not products. Each one only uses endpoints the docs confirm.
Quote follow-up nudger
Poll open quotes and flag ones with no movement after a few days, then send the tradie a reminder or draft a follow-up SMS to the customer.
needs: quotes (partial), auth (yes), rate_limits (yes)Live job status board
A wall-screen or phone dashboard for the office showing current jobs, searchable with the filterSearchText parameter where supported, so the owner sees workload at a glance.
needs: jobs (partial), personal access token auth (yes)AI assistant for jobs and quotes
Connect an AI agent through the Fergus MCP server so the owner can ask about open jobs or quotes in plain English while on site. Tool coverage needs checking.
needs: mcp (yes), jobs (partial), quotes (partial)Zapier quote and job alerts
Use the Zapier integration to push new quotes or job changes into Google Sheets, Slack or SMS tools for admin staff. Available triggers and actions must be confirmed first.
needs: zapier (yes), jobs (partial), quotes (partial)Rate-limit-safe nightly sync
A background worker copying jobs and quotes into a reporting database, using the x-ratelimit headers and retry-after to stay under 100 requests per minute per company.
needs: rate_limits (yes), jobs (partial), quotes (partial), OAuth2 or token auth (yes)Can Fergus do it?
- Can Fergus build and send quotes to customers from the app?
- Yes. Quotes and estimates are built on the job card and sent by email. Customers get a link in the quote email to accept. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus have quote templates, kits, bundles or assemblies so a common job can be quoted in a few taps?
- Yes. A toolbar icon applies or saves quote templates. Sections can also be saved to favourites and reused in later quotes. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus a customer accept or sign a quote online?
- Yes. Customers can accept through the link in the quote email. The excerpts do not mention a signature step. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus take a deposit when a quote is accepted?
- Yes. Add a required deposit as a dollar amount or percentage; customers can pay via Fergus Pay. Designed for single-phase jobs with one deposit and one final invoice. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus measure quantities off plans (takeoffs) for estimating?
- Partly. No built-in takeoff tool in the excerpts. The Groundplan integration imports projects into Fergus quotes, but measuring happens in Groundplan, a separate product. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus import or sync supplier price lists or catalogues (for example Reece, MMEM, Bunnings Trade, L&H)?
- Yes. Reece (Australia only), Tradelink and Bunnings NZ price books sync. Any supplier via CSV/TXT upload. MMEM and L&H are not mentioned. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus create and send invoices?
- Yes. Invoices are created from the job card (quote-based or Quick Invoice). Other articles refer to sending invoices and drafts, but the send steps are not shown. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus do progress or partial invoicing (progress claims) on one job?
- Yes. Invoice a percentage of the quote, the remainder, or selected quote sections. Fergus tracks the amount billed and the balance remaining. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus schedule recurring jobs or recurring invoices (for example maintenance contracts)?
- Partly. Recurring jobs can be set up for scheduled maintenance. The excerpts do not cover recurring or automatically repeating invoices. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus customers pay by card online or in the field from the invoice?
- Partly. Fergus Go supports contactless payment collection on site. The excerpts do not cover customers paying online from the invoice. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus have a calendar or dispatch board to schedule jobs to staff?
- Yes. Calendar shows booked and unscheduled jobs by staff member, with drag-and-drop scheduling, day and week views, and staff filters. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
- Can Fergus see where field staff are on a map (GPS or location tracking)?
- Yes. Employee Map on the web app shows staff locations via the Fergus Go app. Professional Plan only. (From Fergus's help centre, read 14 Oct 2026.)
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Not yet confirmed: Currency: the AU pricing page shows $ with no AUD label; recorded as AUD because it is the /au/ page Founding year not stated on the about page (it says Dan Pollard dreamed it up a few years ago) Owner or parent company not stated; footer shows only Fergus; ToS names Fergus Software Limited (NZ) and Fergus Software Pty Limited (AU) Stripe and Google Calendar not named on fetched pages; payments run through Fergus Pay Offline mode not mentioned on fetched pages Capterra AU and GetApp returned HTTP 403 (Cloudflare), so no ratings from those sites Whether the from $53 base price is per user is taken from the ToS and help centre, not the pricing page itself
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