Why WrkGenie
Job management software built for UK trades
Most service businesses run on a combination of WhatsApp, spreadsheets, and a separate invoicing app. WrkGenie replaces all of it — quotes, scheduling, job tracking, invoices, and payments in one system. Built in the UK, for UK trades.
Who WrkGenie is built for
WrkGenie is used by UK sole traders and small field-service teams across:
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Cleaners
- Gardeners
- Decorators
- Handymen
- Mobile service businesses
- Growing field-service teams
Six reasons UK service businesses switch to WrkGenie
Built for UK trades — not adapted for them
WrkGenie was designed in the UK, for UK service businesses. That means UK-compliant invoices with the correct layout, £ pricing throughout, optional VAT lines for registered businesses, and support during UK working hours. Most job management software is built for North American or Australian markets and retrofitted. WrkGenie isn't. The terminology, the invoice format, the tax handling — all built around how UK sole traders and small field-service teams actually work.
Simple, honest pricing — no surprises
From £19.99/month. No per-user fees that multiply as your team grows. No mandatory annual contracts. No surprise upgrades that lock core features behind a higher tier. You can start a 14-day free trial without entering payment details and see the full system before committing. If WrkGenie doesn't fit your business, you cancel and that's it — no exit fees, no retention calls. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Everything in one place — quotes, jobs, invoices, payments
The core problem with running a service business on separate tools is the gaps between them. A quote in one app, a job update on WhatsApp, an invoice in a spreadsheet, payment chasing via text. WrkGenie puts quoting, scheduling, job management, customer records, invoicing, and payment tracking against the same record. When you open a job, you see the original quote, the customer's history, any outstanding invoices, and what's scheduled next — without switching apps or hunting through threads.
Mobile-first — built for the van, not the office
Most job management software was designed to be used at a desk. WrkGenie is built to be used on a phone, on site, between jobs. You can create a quote, check today's schedule, raise an invoice, and mark a job complete from the van in under two minutes. No laptop needed. No 'full features on desktop only.' The mobile experience is the primary experience — not an afterthought.
Designed for how service businesses actually run
Real service businesses deal with emergency callouts, repeat customers, partial payments, last-minute reschedules, and invoice chasing at 9pm. WrkGenie is built around those workflows — not watered-down accounting software or generic project management tools that don't understand what a 'job' means for a tradesperson. From the booking flow to the payment reminder, everything is shaped around the operational reality of running a field-service business.
Your data, your terms
Export your customers, jobs, and invoices at any time. WrkGenie doesn't lock your data behind proprietary formats or hold it hostage to your subscription. If you ever move on, you leave with everything you put in. There are no exit fees, no data-deletion windows, and no retention dark patterns. We'd rather earn your business month by month than trap you into staying.
How WrkGenie fits in
vs spreadsheets & WhatsApp
WrkGenie keeps quotes, jobs, customer history, invoices, and schedules in one place. No more hunting through message threads to find a job address or chasing payment because the invoice got buried.
vs generic invoicing apps
Invoicing apps handle billing — they don't handle scheduling, job tracking, or quoting. WrkGenie connects all four so you're not copying information between separate tools.
vs enterprise field-service platforms
Enterprise tools like Jobber or ServiceM8 are capable but built for larger operations and overseas markets. WrkGenie is simpler, UK-focused, and priced for sole traders and small teams.
Comparing specific platforms? Fergus alternative, Jobber alternative, ServiceM8 alternative, and Powered Now alternative pages walk through the differences in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Is WrkGenie good for sole traders?
Yes. WrkGenie is designed to work for sole traders as well as small teams. Pricing starts at £19.99/month with no per-user fees — you're not paying for seats you don't need. The mobile workflow is built around a one-person operation where you're the admin and the engineer.
Does WrkGenie work on mobile?
Yes — WrkGenie is mobile-first. Create quotes, raise invoices, check your schedule, and manage jobs from your phone. The mobile experience is the primary one, not a stripped-down version of a desktop app.
Can I create VAT invoices?
Yes. WrkGenie supports VAT-compliant invoices for UK-registered businesses — VAT number, line-item VAT, correct UK invoice formatting. If you're not VAT-registered, the VAT fields simply don't appear.
How does WrkGenie compare to Jobber or ServiceM8?
Both are capable platforms built primarily for North American and Australian markets. WrkGenie is built specifically for UK service businesses, with simpler pricing and a workflow designed for sole traders and small teams rather than larger enterprise operations.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No annual contracts, no exit fees. Cancel at any time and take your data with you. WrkGenie earns your business month by month.
Does WrkGenie handle quotes, invoices, and scheduling together?
That's the core of what WrkGenie does. Quotes, job scheduling, customer records, invoices, and payment tracking all live against the same job record — nothing falls through the gaps between disconnected apps.
Researching options? Our guide to job management software for UK trades covers what features to look for and what platforms actually cost. Or see the WrkGenie pricing page for the full breakdown.