Guide · Pricing
How much does job management software cost in the UK?
Last updated: May 2026
A plain-English breakdown of what UK service businesses actually pay for job management software in 2026 — from sole-trader tools to full field-service platforms.
The short answer
In 2026, most UK service businesses pay between £15 and £100 per month for job management software, depending on team size, how many users need access, and how deep the feature set is.
- Sole trader tools: ~£15–£30/month flat
- Small team tools (2–5 users): ~£30–£70/month total
- Larger field-service platforms: ~£70–£200+/month
The biggest variable isn't feature depth — it's whether the tool charges per-user or has flat pricing. Per-user pricing can double your bill the day you take on a labourer.
What you actually need
Before you compare prices, work out what you actually need the software to do. Most UK sole traders and small service teams really only need:
- A way to book and schedule jobs (calendar view)
- A way to quote work on the spot from a phone
- A way to invoice fast the moment a job is done
- A way to record and track payments without chasing
- A clean view of who owes you what
Anything beyond that — multi-stage workflow gates, advanced routing, deep accounting integrations — is power you may never use. And you'll pay for it every month.
Typical UK pricing in 2026
| Tool tier | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet / paper | £0 | Hobby / very part-time |
| Sole-trader app | £15–£30/month | Solo trades who want to look professional |
| Small-team platform | £30–£70/month | 2–5 user teams |
| Full field-service | £70–£200+/month | Multi-team operations with complex routing |
How WrkGenie compares
WrkGenie has separate plans for sole traders and small teams, with a published price and user allowance for each.
- Core — £19.99/month for 1 user. Customers, quotes, bookings and invoices.
- Pro — £39.99/month for 3 users. Adds team scheduling, profit dashboard, and deeper reporting.
- White Label — sales enquiry. Contact us to discuss branding, setup and pricing.
Core and Pro offer a 14-day free trial. Add payment details and choose a paid plan to continue; no automatic charges at the end of the trial. White Label is available by sales enquiry.
A few things to watch for
- Per-user pricing. A £20/user/month tool with 3 users is £60/month — and £80/month with a fourth user.
- Annual contracts. Some tools advertise the lower "billed annually" price as the headline. Check the monthly figure.
- Add-on fees. Card payments, SMS reminders, and storage tiers can add 20–40% on top of headline pricing.
- Setup costs. Some platforms charge for onboarding or training. The good ones don't need it.
Related comparisons
WrkGenie helps service businesses move from a messy admin process to a clearer system. The practical guides connect to the product features that support the same workflow: invoicing, job quoting software, job management, scheduling, and online bookings.
Free tools — no signup
Related guides
A few adjacent reads to keep the journey moving.
Invoicing and cash flow
Quoting and pricing
Operations and software
Written by the WrkGenie team
WrkGenie is a UK-built job management platform for sole traders and small service businesses. Our guides are written from the practical questions we hear from real customers — not for SEO purposes first.
The goal is to help readers understand the problem, the practical options, and the workflow that makes the business easier to run. That is why each guide connects to adjacent advice and the relevant product path.
We aim to keep guides factually accurate and up to date. If you spot something out of date or incorrect, let us know.
See WrkGenie's full pricing
Compare Core and Pro, their included users, and how the 14-day free trials work.