Fergus vs FieldEdge
FieldEdge scores 7.5/10 vs 7.0/10. Best for: HVAC and plumbing shops that live in QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built in.
FieldEdge scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 7.0/10. FieldEdge is the pick for shops that depend on QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built into their FSM tool. The two-way QuickBooks sync is genuinely better than anyone else. But you will pay per tech, and it adds up. If QuickBooks integration is not your top priority, Housecall Pro or Jobber give you more features for less money.
Fergus 
FieldEdge Rank
#16 of 35
Rank
#10 of 35
Features
10/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$48/mo
Starting at
$100/mo
User reviews
4.3/5 (200)
User reviews
4.1/5 (320)
What they cost
| Fergus | FieldEdge | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $48 /mo | $100 /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Fergus looks cheaper at $48/month vs $100/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Fergus wins
- Financial tracking and job costing are genuinely strong for understanding business profitability
- 14-day free trial with no lock-in contracts and hassle-free cancellation
- Native Xero integration is excellent for businesses in AU/NZ/UK markets
- GPS tracking and photo documentation available on the Pro plan
Where FieldEdge wins
- Best QuickBooks integration in the FSM space, two-way sync that actually works
- Built-in flat-rate pricebook with Good/Better/Best presentation for techs
- Maintenance agreement tracking and automated renewal billing
- Strong dispatch board for managing 5-30 tech operations
Where Fergus falls short
- No customer portal or online booking limits client self-service
- Primarily built for AU/NZ/UK markets so US users may find some features localized differently
- No inventory management or maintenance agreement tracking
- Per-user pricing at $48-68 per month gets expensive for larger teams
Where FieldEdge falls short
- Per-user pricing gets expensive fast. A 15-tech shop pays $1,500-$2,250/month
- No customer portal or online booking
- Mobile app is functional but not as polished as Housecall Pro or Jobber
- No marketing tools, no review management
Who is each product built for?
Fergus
Target: 1-20 technicians
Fergus is a strong choice for trade businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK who want clear financial visibility on every job. Its job costing and Xero integration are standout features. US-based businesses should evaluate it carefully since the platform was built for Commonwealth markets first. If you need a customer portal or online booking, look at Jobber or Housecall Pro instead.
FieldEdge
Target: 5-50 technicians
FieldEdge is the pick for shops that depend on QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built into their FSM tool. The two-way QuickBooks sync is genuinely better than anyone else. But you will pay per tech, and it adds up. If QuickBooks integration is not your top priority, Housecall Pro or Jobber give you more features for less money.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Fergus | FieldEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Dispatching | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Dispatching | ||
| GPS tracking | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Estimates | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| QuickBooks integration | ||
| Operations | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Maintenance agreements | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Growth | ||
| Marketing tools | ||
| Review management | ||
| AI features | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
FieldEdge scores 7.5/10 vs Fergus's 7.0/10 in our ranking. FieldEdge is the better pick for 5-50 technicians. Fergus is better if you need trade businesses in australia, new zealand, and the uk who need job costing and financial tracking built into their workflow.
Fergus starts at $48/month. FieldEdge starts at $100/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Fergus: Yes, 14-day free trial. FieldEdge: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Fergus covers 10 of 17 features we track. FieldEdge covers 13 of 17. FieldEdge has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Fergus has a mobile app. FieldEdge does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most field service management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Fergus if...
Trade businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK who need job costing and financial tracking built into their workflow
Pick FieldEdge if...
HVAC and plumbing shops that live in QuickBooks and need flat-rate pricing built in