WrkGenie vs Fergus
Looking for a Fergus alternative? Here's how WrkGenie compares for UK service businesses — including when Fergus's deeper workflow is the better choice.
🇬🇧 Built for UK service businesses · Core from £19.99/month for 1 user
Competitor facts last checked: September 2026
Pricing comparison
| Feature | WrkGenie | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Core: £19.99/month for 1 user | Basic $53; Professional $75/month (USD) |
| Free trial | Core and Pro: 14 days free. Continue on your chosen paid plan; no automatic charges. | 14-day free trial, no card |
| Quotes | Yes — build, send and convert to jobs | Yes — quoting and price books |
| Invoices | Yes — UK-compliant, VAT-ready, payment links | Yes — invoicing and payments |
| Scheduling | Yes — diary, bookings, mobile-first | Yes — scheduling and calendar |
| CRM / history | Yes — customer records and job history | Yes — job cards and customer history |
| Mobile & web | Native iPhone + Android + Web included in every plan | Mobile app available |
Fergus publishes USD pricing — Basic from $53/month, Professional from $75/month, Enterprise for 10+ staff by quote; timesheet users from $26/month. Verified September 2026.
At a glance
| Feature | WrkGenie | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Core: £19.99/month for 1 user | From $53/month (Basic); $75/month (Professional) |
| Pricing model | Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users | USD tiers; timesheet users from $26 |
| Contracts | No contracts · cancel anytime | Monthly billing, no lock-in |
| Setup | Minutes — no training needed | Free 1-hour onboarding |
| Best for | Sole traders & small UK teams | Trade teams with multi-stage jobs |
Who this comparison is for
For UK sole traders and small service teams weighing Fergus's job-costing depth against a lighter, faster workflow.
How they compare
Who it's built for
WrkGenie: Owner-run UK service businesses
Fergus: Trade teams from one-man bands to 10+ staff
Workflow depth
WrkGenie: Simple, connected quote-to-paid
Fergus: Multi-stage jobs, job phases, job costing
Pricing
WrkGenie: Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users
Fergus: USD tiers + timesheet users
Health & safety
WrkGenie: Not a H&S forms tool
Fergus: SWMS and hazard forms (NZ/AU oriented)
Mobile
WrkGenie: Native iPhone + Android + Web
Fergus: Mobile app available
Why businesses switch from Fergus
Fergus is built for trade teams that need multi-stage job workflows and job costing. Most UK sole traders and small service businesses find they're paying for workflow architecture they don't need — but for the right team, Fergus is genuinely stronger.
- • Clear pricing for small teams. Pro includes 3 users for £39.99/month. Moving from Core to Pro changes your monthly price.
- • Start with one job. No onboarding session needed to send your first quote.
- • Simpler day-to-day. A connected workflow instead of multi-stage job architecture.
- • UK-first. Pounds and UK conventions, rather than an NZ/AU product.
- • No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Choose Fergus if…
If you run a multi-stage trade workflow with several status gates per job — quote → estimate → in-progress → invoiced → paid — Fergus is built for exactly that and may serve you better.
If you need job costing, price books and timesheet management across a team, Fergus's depth is a genuine advantage.
If your team operates in the NZ/AU health-and-safety framework (SWMS, hazards), Fergus's H&S features are more relevant there than for most UK trades.
Choose WrkGenie if…
- • UK sole traders and small teams. Clarity and speed over multi-stage workflow machinery.
- • Flat cost. No USD tiers or timesheet-user add-ons.
- • Connected workflow. Customer → quote → booking → invoice → payment on one record.
- • Start with one job. Start by adding a customer and creating a quote.
See what needs your attention, at a glance
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What needs attention, in one view
What changes in a working day
The practical difference is usually less admin, fewer handoffs, and a clearer next step when you are on the move.
Daily admin
Before: You maintain multi-stage statuses for simple jobs.
With WrkGenie: A connected record moves from quote to paid without ceremony.
Mobile work
Before: The app carries more structure than a small team needs.
With WrkGenie: Quote and invoice on site, fast.
Cost predictability
Before: USD tiers and add-ons complicate the bill.
With WrkGenie: Choose Core for 1 user or Pro for 3 users, with a published monthly price for each plan.
Migrating from Fergus
The time needed depends on your customer data, open jobs and team setup. Start with one job, check the workflow, and keep your existing records available while you transition:
1. Export customers from Fergus
Download your client list and import into WrkGenie.
2. Rebuild common services
Add your most-quoted jobs as WrkGenie templates.
3. Send your first WrkGenie quote
Close open Fergus jobs in Fergus.
4. Invoice and switch new work
Complete one cycle, then move new enquiries.
If WrkGenie sounds like a better fit, the 14-day free trial is the fastest way to find out — no contract required.
Why the switch feels worthwhile
- • Less setup overhead. No multi-stage configuration to maintain.
- • A clearer operational rhythm. One connected record from enquiry to payment.
- • Better fit for smaller teams. Built for owner-run businesses, not dispatch offices.
Frequently asked questions
Is WrkGenie cheaper than Fergus?
It depends on the required plan, users and add-ons. WrkGenie Core is £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro is £39.99/month for 3 users. A two-person business needs Pro rather than the Core starting price.
Is Fergus better for bigger teams?
Often yes — its job phases, job costing and timesheet depth suit larger trade teams. WrkGenie is built for smaller, owner-run businesses.
Can I switch from Fergus?
Yes — export customers as CSV and import into WrkGenie. Historical job records stay in Fergus.
Does WrkGenie do job costing like Fergus?
WrkGenie tracks profit and expenses at a simpler level; it doesn't replicate Fergus's full job-costing and timesheet machinery.
Is WrkGenie built for the UK?
Yes — UK pricing, VAT conventions and trade workflows, rather than an NZ/AU product adapted for the UK.
Where we checked Fergus facts
Verified September 2026 from public Fergus sources. Pricing and features can change — check the source for the latest.
- Fergus pricing page — Plan pricing, trial, add-ons
- Fergus homepage — Features, positioning
Try WrkGenie for yourself
See how it feels in your own business — no contract, cancel anytime.
Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users
Core and Pro: 14 days free. Continue on your chosen paid plan; no automatic charges.
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