For plumbers
Plumbers run on call-outs, emergencies and repeat maintenance. You need to dispatch fast, know where your crew is, and turn a finished job into an invoice on the spot.
What to look for
In New Zealand
In New Zealand most tradies use Xero, with MYOB and QuickBooks next. GST is 15%, so check prices are clear about GST, and that invoices are GST-ready.
Price
Quote only
Quote required — no public base price on official plans page (contracted 12-month licences + monthly rolling / daily types). Do not treat third-party Capterra ‘from £59’ as official public price
What it does
UK FSM: estimates/proposals, dispatch, engineer app/forms/certificates, contracts, invoicing; tiered plans + Plus modules
Price
From ≈ NZD 118/mo(listed as GBP 49/mo)
From £49 per user / month billed annually (Standard) ≈ NZD 117.41/user/mo ann. Premium/Enterprise: on request / custom. VAT excl. [FX: GBPNZD=2.396167 at 2026-11-09T03:04:02Z Exa.]
What it does
UK FSM: customers/sites/assets, jobs/costing, quotes/invoices, mobile engineer app, planner, e-forms, recurring jobs; Premium+ adds PPM, POs, routing, tracking, etc
Trade job management / field service management (FSM) for small trade contractors
HQ: Auckland, New Zealand
Price
From NZD 53/mo
Per full user, per month, month-to-month (no lock-in): default/NZ site 'From NZD $53/mo' Basic and 'From NZD $75/mo' Professional; timesheet users from NZD $26/mo. US site: 'From US$31/mo' Essentials and 'From US$44/mo' Professional. Enterprise (10+ staff)…
What it does
Job management for trade businesses: quoting/estimating, price books, job cards, GPS tracking, timesheets, calendar, materials, supplier integrations, recurring jobs, checklists, enquiries, job phases, invoicing, payments, purchase orders, hazards/SWMS, tiered reporting
Trade job management / field service management (FSM) for small trade contractors
HQ: Auckland, New Zealand
Price
From ≈ NZD 85/mo(listed as USD 47/mo)
Per user, per month, month-to-month (no contract): US site lists Lite USD $47, Pro USD $51, Plus USD $61; UK site lists Lite GBP 34, Pro GBP 37, Plus GBP 44; 'Custom' tier quoted on request. Optional add-ons: Instant Website USD $12/mo (UK GBP 10/mo), SMS…
What it does
All-in-one trade business platform: job management/tracking, scheduling with Google Calendar sync, quoting and invoicing, pricing and markups, kits, online/credit card payments, job costing, bill tracking, timesheets, progress invoicing, compliance certificates, subcontractor scheduling, plus AI SmartRead/SmartWrite…
Price
From NZD 299/mo
NZD 299 / month + GST for up to 5 users, then NZD 30 / month + GST per extra user (month-to-month, all features). One-off onboarding NZD 1,500 + GST. Official NZD
What it does
NZ trade job management: quoting, jobs, scheduling, timesheets, job costing, POs, invoicing, mobile crew app, CRM/leads, variations, cost tracking
Construction estimating, job management and invoicing for builders, remodelers and dealers
HQ: Austin, TX, United States
Price
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US site, per company, unlimited users (GST may apply): Go $0/mo (pay-as-you-go, 5 free AI estimate credits); Foundation $199/mo monthly ($169/mo billed annually at $2,030); Pro $399/mo ($339/mo annually at $4,070); Master $599/mo ($509/mo annually at $6,110).…
What it does
Estimating and job management from first estimate to final invoice: AI estimating, proposals, digital take-offs, Blu AI assistants, quote letters, digital signatures, dealer integration (Home Depot), lead management, POs, requests for quote, change orders, timesheets, actual costings, invoicing, schedules, selections…
Job management / field service management (FSM) for small trade and service contractors
HQ: Darwin, Australia
Price
From ≈ NZD 52/mo(listed as USD 29/mo)
Per company subscription, per month (no per-user fee on paid plans; free plan 1 user): Free USD $0 (30 jobs/mo), Starter USD $29 (50 jobs/mo), Growing USD $79 (150 jobs/mo), Premium USD $149 (500 jobs/mo), Premium Plus USD $349 (1500+ jobs/mo). AU comparison…
What it does
Smart job management for small business: scheduling/dispatch, quoting/invoicing, job cards, checklists, photos, forms and certificates, assets, proposals, CRM/enquiry inbox, job costing, markup billing, AI writing helper and Office Agent, SMS, add-on marketplace
Price
Quote only
Not published - quote-only ('Request Pricing'). Base Plan plus paid add-ons; price tailored to team size and add-ons, monthly or annual billing; initial setup/implementation fee applies. No self-serve trial; guided demo
What it does
Quote-to-cash field service platform: quoting/estimating, scheduling/dispatching, work orders, inventory and purchasing, asset maintenance, take-offs, invoicing and payments, accounting and finance, reporting/BI, multi-company; optional add-ons (Digital Forms, Data Feed, Maintenance Planner, Takeoffs, Simtrac 360…
Field service management (FSM) / job management for Australian and NZ trade businesses
HQ: Melbourne (Box Hill, VIC), Australia
Price
From ≈ NZD 99/mo(listed as AUD 80/mo)
AUD $80 per user per month starting price, minimum 3 users, sliding per-user rate decreases as users added. Separate start-up cost (AroFlo FAQ: Smart Start from AUD $1,450; AUD $2,900 with implementation). Add-ons: GPS Tracking, AI Bill Scanner. 50% off setup…
What it does
AI-first operating platform for asset-heavy trade work: quoting and job management, timesheets and scheduling, accounting and payments, compliance/safety forms, project management with Gantt, trade CRM, multi-business-unit support, inventory kits/schedule of rates/stock control, 600+ connected suppliers, AI (JustAsk…
Home service / field service management (FSM) for small residential and commercial service contractors
HQ: Edmonton, Canada
Price
From ≈ NZD 52/mo(listed as USD 29/mo)
USD, per company plan with included users, plus $29 per additional user per month: Core from $29/mo billed annually ($39/mo 1-yr commitment, $49/mo no commitment); Connect from $99/mo annually; Grow from $149/mo annually; Plus from $299/mo annually ($399 no…
What it does
Home service business platform: online booking and scheduling, quotes, invoicing and online payments, client website, automated reminders, checklists, time/expense tracking, two-way SMS, job costing, automations, reports, lead Pipeline, Marketing Suite, AI Receptionist, crew scheduling, 100+ tool app marketplace
Trade job management / field service management (FSM)
HQ: Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Price
From ≈ NZD 68/mo(listed as GBP 28/mo)
Business (1 user): £28/mo +VAT monthly ≈ NZD 67.09, or £280/yr +VAT annual (≈ NZD 55.91/mo effective). Professional: £32/user/mo +VAT ≈ NZD 76.68 (annual £320/user/yr). Premium: £40/user/mo +VAT ≈ NZD 95.85 (annual £400/user/yr). No contract. [FX…
What it does
UK trade: quotes/invoices/jobs/diary/expenses; Professional adds certificates/forms, team, Xero/QBO; Premium adds portal, AI receipt scan, drag-drop scheduling, auto chase
Enterprise field service management (FSM) for home services and commercial trades (larger contractors)
HQ: Glendale, CA, United States
Price
Quote only
Not published - quote-only ('Request Pricing' on every package). Per-technician pricing scaled to business size: Starter, Essentials and The Works, plus optional Pro Products (Marketing Pro, Scheduling Pro) and payroll/advanced reporting add-ons. No free…
What it does
Full-suite field service platform for larger contractors: dispatching, scheduling, booking, invoicing, pricebook, mobile estimates, payroll, advanced reporting, commission tracking, memberships, Marketing Pro/Adaptive Marketing, call recording, automated checklists, GPS tracking, mobile apps; construction and…
Price
From NZD 69/mo
≈ NZD 69.49 per user / month (£29/user/mo +VAT Base, monthly no contract). Ultimate £39/user/mo +VAT ≈ NZD 93.45. Annual can save up to 15% (exact £ annual rate not published as fixed figure). [FX: GBPNZD=2.396167 at 2026-11-09T03:04:02Z Exa.]
What it does
Jobs, scheduling, quotes/invoices, offline field apps; Ultimate adds forms, stock/POs, assets/contracts, portal, timesheets/expenses
Price
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NZD price not verifiable — source currency not confirmed; vendor confirmation required. Unconverted list amounts on ascora.com.au: Essentials $45 per user / month (month-to-month); Elite $59 per user / month; Enterprise custom + one-time implementation fee…
What it does
Trade FSM: leads, quoting/estimating, scheduling, inventory, timesheets, invoicing/payments, offline mobile; Elite adds multi-section projects, custom forms (SWMS/JSA), equipment mgmt, supplier bill import, advanced reports
Price
From NZD 312/mo
≈ NZD 311.50 per team / month (£130/mo +VAT Standard — per team/band not per user). Advanced £141 ≈ NZD 337.86; Premium £151 ≈ NZD 361.82. Plugins/user modules extra. [FX: GBPNZD=2.396167 at 2026-11-09T03:04:02Z Exa.]
What it does
UK field/job management; core + support; tiers differ by plugin/SMS/document/user-module allowances
Price
From NZD 25/mo
≈ NZD 24.66 per user / month (AUD 19.95/user/mo incl GST Trade). Standard AUD 29.95 ≈ NZD 37.02; Pro AUD 39.95 ≈ NZD 49.38. No lock-in. Official: per user/mo AUD incl GST. [FX: AUDNZD=1.236072 at 2026-11-09T03:04:07Z Exa.]
What it does
Jobs/opportunities, quoting/invoicing, address book, timesheets/calendars/tasks; Pro adds estimating, ordering/POs, graphical takeoff
AI-native field service and PM platform for commercial contractors
HQ: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Price
Quote only
Custom quote - no published list price. Per-user, based on field/office users, crew size, trades, modules, integrations; subcontractors managed without licences. No hidden platform fees; implementation/onboarding included. Add-ons: Payments, Fleet+, CRM. USD
What it does
All-in-one for commercial trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, fire & life safety): dispatching/scheduling, service field service mgmt and maintenance agreements, quoting/invoicing, PM (submittals, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, job costing), field notes/custom workflows, asset management, time…
Field service management (FSM) SaaS for multi-truck HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses
HQ: Atlanta, GA, United States
Price
Quote only
Not publicly disclosed - quote-only ('Request Pricing'): Select, Premier, Elite plans; depends on tier, size and contract length. Secondary reviews (Nov 2026) confirm no self-serve price
What it does
Office-centralised FSM for established multi-truck operations: dispatching, booking/scheduling, price book and flat-rate pricing, quotes, service agreements, customer management, saved reports, mobile app licences, call recording, Proposal Pro, MarketingEdge texting, warehouse inventory, consumer management portal
Field service management (FSM) SaaS for small and mid-sized service businesses
HQ: Denver, CO, United States
Price
From ≈ NZD 108/mo(listed as USD 60/mo)
USD 60/month Start (5 users), 119/month Run (10 users), 199/month Scale (20 users) monthly; annual saves 20% (approx 48/95.20/159.20 per month). 30-day trial. QuickBooks Desktop add-on 50/mo on Run. Kickback pays 5% off subscription at payment-processing…
What it does
FSM for small teams: jobs, estimates/quotes, scheduling/dispatch, invoices and online payments, customer portal, automated SMS/email reminders, time/expense tracking, business reports, GPS check-ins, dispatch mapping, custom fields/templates
Price
From NZD 373/mo
≈ NZD 372.54 per company / month billed annually (USD 208/mo ann. Starter — unlimited users) or ≈ NZD 438.81 month-to-month (USD 245). Plus/Pro higher. Tax as NZD local not stated. [FX: NZDUSD=0.558328 at 2026-11-09T03:05:17Z Exa; USD→NZD=1.791062.]
What it does
US-oriented FSM: CRM, estimates/jobs, dispatch, invoicing/payments; higher tiers add inventory/job costing/API/portal etc
Price
Quote only
Request pricing - no public list price as of Nov 2026 (Standard, Pro, Ultimate plans with 'Request pricing' buttons; per-seat pricing no longer published). Secondary source notes archived May 2025 list prices of USD 275/mo Standard, 325/mo Pro, 55-65/mo extra…
What it does
All-in-one FSM for HVAC/plumbing/electrical: scheduling, dispatching, jobs, estimates/invoices, online payments, service areas, automations, technician performance pay, service plans, proposals, inventory, checklists, open API; Genius AI marketing and lead generation
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Starting prices are converted from the vendor's own currency using exchange rates from 2026-11-06 and are a guide only (≈). Tax (GST/VAT) may be extra. Always confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Listing order is never paid for.
Head to head
FAQ
Going by published starting prices, the lowest-cost options we list are MyConstruct (from about NZD 25/mo), ServiceM8 (from about NZD 52/mo), Jobber (from about NZD 52/mo). Prices are converted to NZD as a guide and often go up per user, so check what you'd actually pay for your crew.
Fergus, Tradify, NextMinute, Buildxact, ServiceM8, simPRO, AroFlo, Ascora list integrations with both Xero and MYOB.
Fergus, Tradify, NextMinute are headquartered in New Zealand, which can mean local support hours and local pricing.
Terrible customer support (15), Sudden price hikes (11), Billing (11). These come from real comments we link to on this page.
Field notes
“Sometimes has connectivity issues. However usually fixed quickly. We use older version which also may have an effect”
Plumbing and heating business (per review text); UK (Capterra)
Source: Capterra · 2025-09-26
“as a sole trader plumbing and heating company I found JobLogic to be so complicated... One of the main issues is the app the engineers have destroys phone battery very quickly... I signed up to Joblogic 4 months ago and I still can't use it. The training sessions are not user…”
Sole trader plumbing & heating (self-reported; Trustpilot GB)
Source: Trustpilot · 2026-07-16
“I use Fergus, 4 users, a couple add ons (certs etc) it’s $500 a month. Support is pretty good. I’ve used it for probably 5-6 years off and on as an employee and employer. It’s basic but does everything I need”
Not stated (r/PersonalFinanceNZ; NZ context likely)
Source: Reddit · 2026-06-12
