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 was built for UK sole traders and small service teams who want the small-team-platform experience at the sole-trader price.
- Core — £19.99/month flat. Bookings, jobs, quotes, invoices, payments. No per-user fees.
- Pro — £39.99/month. Adds team scheduling, profit dashboard, and deeper reporting.
- White Label — £99.99/month. Run WrkGenie with your own branding for resale or franchise networks.
Every tier starts with a 14-day free trial, no contracts, cancel anytime.
A few things to watch for
- Per-user pricing. A £20/month tool with 3 users is £60/month — and £100 the day you take on a fourth.
- 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 includes built-in invoicing, quoting, job management, scheduling, and online bookings — designed for UK service businesses and self-employed trades.
Free tools — no signup
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- Best job management software for UK sole traders
- How to choose job management software
- Switching from spreadsheets to job management software
- How to price a job in the UK
- Best invoicing app for UK sole traders
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.
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