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Compare UK job management software
Six tools, side by side, on the features that actually differ. Filter by the size of your business and the things you can't do without, and see exactly which plan carries each feature, and where the vendor's documentation doesn't confirm a claim.
| Feature | TradifyFrom £34/user/mo | ServiceM8Free tier | Powered NowFrom £28/user/mo | JobberUSD pricing | FergusFrom £39/user/mo | CommusoftQuote-led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user / month | Per job volume / month | Per user / month | Per user / month (US dollars) | Per user / month | Quote-led contractmin 6 users |
| Trial / demo | 14-day free trial, all features, no credit card required | 14-day free trial, no credit card required (plus a permanent free tier at 30 jobs/month, single user) | 14-day free trial, no card required | 14-day free trial on the Grow plan, no card required | 14-day free trial, no card required | Demo-led sales process rather than a self-serve trial |
| Evidence status | Desk assessedRead the review → | Desk assessedRead the review → | Desk assessedRead the review → | Official-source checkedNo full review yet | Official-source checkedNo full review yet | Official-source checkedNo full review yet |
| QuotingBuild and send quotes to customers. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan |
| EstimatingPriced estimates from a materials and labour list. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Not verified | Entry plan | Not verified |
| InvoicingRaise and send invoices, often from a completed job. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan |
| Scheduling & diaryAssign jobs to people and dates on a calendar or board. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Higher tier | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan |
| TimesheetsRecord staff time against jobs. | Higher tier | Not verified | Higher tier | Higher tier | Entry plan | Not verified |
| Forms & checklistsDigital job sheets and site checklists you build yourself. | Higher tier | Higher tier | Higher tier | Not verified | Higher tier | Not verified |
| Trade certificatesRecognised gas, electrical, heating or compliance certificates, not just a generic form. | Higher tier | Not verified | Higher tier | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Customer managementA contact record with job history. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan |
| Purchase ordersRaise POs to suppliers and track supplier invoices. | Higher tier | Not verified | Entry plan | Not verified | Higher tier | Not verified |
| Stock / materialsTrack materials, price lists or stock against jobs. | Higher tier | Higher tier | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Mobile appA dedicated iOS or Android app for use on site. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Entry plan | Not verified |
| Accounting syncTwo-way sync with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Higher tier | Higher tier | Not verified | Not verified |
| Card / online paymentsTake card or online payments against an invoice. | Entry plan | Entry plan | Not verified | Entry plan | Not verified | Not verified |
| Customer portalA customer-facing area to view quotes, jobs or invoices. | Not verified | Partial | Higher tier | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| ReportingBusiness reports on jobs, revenue or profitability. | Higher tier | Entry plan | Not verified | Not verified | Higher tier | Not verified |
What the marks mean
- Included on the entry plan
- On a higher tier
- Paid add-on
- Partial or limited
- Not available
- Not verified
“Not verified” means we haven't confirmed that capability from the vendor's own documentation. It is notthe same as “No”. Feature detail comes from each vendor's published plan documentation, and where a feature sits on a pricier plan the cell says so. None of it substitutes for putting your own workflow through a trial.
How this comparison was assembled
Every feature mark comes from the vendor's own current plan and pricing documentation, the same pages cited on our individual reviews and pricing record, re-checked in July 2026 (latest check 22 Jul 2026). We did not use third-party comparison sites, affiliate blogs or AI summaries as evidence.
Where a vendor's documentation shows a feature on a specific plan, the cell says which plan. Where we haven't independently confirmed a capability, the cell says Not verifiedrather than guessing, and a must-have filter hides those products rather than pretending. This is a desk assessment of published facts, not a hands-on test. None of these tools has yet been run on live jobs for a Builder's Verdict verdict, so you won't find a score or a ranking here.
The one test that beats every comparison table, this one included, is putting your own customers, quotes and a real invoice through a free trial. Here's a checklist for doing exactly that.