Tool · Pricing
UK job management software pricing, checked against official sources
The just-show-me-the-numbers page. Every figure below was taken from an official vendor pricing or plan page. Where UK pricing was unavailable, or the vendor requires a quote, we have stated that clearly. Page updated 21 Aug 2026; individual product check dates are shown below.
Pricing at a glance
| Product | From | Model | Billing | Min users | Trial / demo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradify | From £34/user/mo | Per user / month | Monthly, per user | 1 | 14-day free trial, all features, no credit card required |
| ServiceM8 | Free tier | Per job volume / month | Monthly, per job pack | 1 | 14-day free trial, no credit card required (plus a permanent free tier at 30 jobs/month, single user) |
| Powered Now | From £28/user/mo | Per user / month | Monthly or annual (annual = 2 months free) | 1 | 14-day free trial, no card required |
| Jobber | USD pricing | Per user / month (US dollars) | Monthly or annual (USD) | 1 | 14-day free trial on the Grow plan, no card required |
| Commusoft | Quote-led | Quote-led contract | 12-month contract | 6 | Demo-led sales process rather than a self-serve trial |
| Fergus | From £39/user/mo | Per user / month | Monthly, no lock-in | 1 | 14-day free trial, no card required |
| Xero | From £16/mo | Per user / month | Not stated | 1 | One month free, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial |
| FreeAgent | From £19/mo | Per user / month | Not stated | 1 | 30-day free trial |
| Sage Accounting | From £20/mo | Per user / month | Not stated | 1 | 30-day free trial, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial |
| QuickBooks Online | From £10/mo | Per user / month | Not stated | 1 | 30-day free trial, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial |
All GBP figures ex VAT unless the vendor states otherwise. Jobber is billed in US dollars (no GBP list); Commusoft is quote-led with no public price list.
Cost by team size
A reproducible estimate of the monthly cost at 1, 3, 5 and 10 users, from each product's entry paid plan. Per-user tools multiply with headcount. ServiceM8 is priced by job volume with unlimited users, so it does not scale with team size and its figure is a starting tier, not a per-team total. Fergus figures are its standard list price (a promotion was discounting it when checked). Assumptions are stated below.
| Product | 1 user | 3 users | 5 users | 10 users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradify | £34/mo | £102/mo | £170/mo | £340/mo |
| ServiceM8£25 is only the starting paid job-volume tier (unlimited users), not a team-size cost estimate; your actual cost depends on monthly job credits. | From £25/mo | From £25/mo | From £25/mo | From £25/mo |
| Powered Now | £28/mo | £84/mo | £140/mo | £280/mo |
| Jobberbilled in US dollars; converts with FX | USD only | USD only | USD only | USD only |
| Commusoftaimed at 6+ staff | Quote required | Quote required | Quote required | Quote required |
| Fergusstandard list price; a promotion was discounting it when checked | £39/mo | £117/mo | £195/mo | £390/mo |
| Xero | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified |
| FreeAgent | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified |
| Sage Accounting | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified |
| QuickBooks Online | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified | Price not verified |
Assumptions: entry paid plan, ex VAT; per-user price × users for per-user tools; ServiceM8 shown at its starting paid job-volume tier (unlimited users, not a per-team figure; cost rises with monthly job credits); Jobber is billed in US dollars; Commusoft is quote-led. Fergus uses its £39/£45 standard list price; a promotion was discounting it to £9.75/£11.25 when checked, so a current bill may be lower during the promo. Annual billing can reduce per-user costs (for example, Powered Now gives two months free). Excludes promotions, add-ons, setup and payment-processing fees. Figures from the checked dates shown per product above.
Published plans in detail
Tradify
Tradify Ltd · checked 19 Aug 2026Job management software built for trades: quoting, scheduling, invoicing and job tracking, with UK-localised pricing and tax handling.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | £34per user/month | Core job management: scheduling, quoting, invoicing, payments, accounting integrations (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks). |
| Pro | £37per user/month | Adds custom branding, enquiry forms, job photos and file storage, recurring jobs, progress invoicing, timesheets, compliance certificates. |
| Plus | £44per user/month | Adds AI tools (SmartRead for bills, SmartWrite), service reminders, purchase orders, bulk invoicing, reporting. |
Model: Per user, per month. Every person who needs a login is a paid seat. · Trial: 14-day free trial, all features, no credit card required · Prices shown on Tradify's UK pricing page; confirm VAT treatment at checkout. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
ServiceM8
ServiceM8 Pty Ltd · checked 19 Aug 2026Field service software priced per job rather than per user, with unlimited staff on every plan and a genuinely free entry tier.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Freeper month · 30 job credits · single user | Core scheduling, quoting, invoicing and mobile access, single user only, for very low job volumes. |
| Starter | £25per month · 50 job credits | Unlimited users; adds partial invoicing and supplier imports. |
| Growing | £59per month · 150 job credits | Adds asset management, forms, proposals and bundles. |
| Premium | £119per month · 500 job credits | Adds job costing, markup billing and knowledge base. |
| Premium Plus | £269per month · 1,500+ job credits | Highest allowance; additional jobs at 15p each beyond the monthly allocation. |
Model: Per job pack, per month, with unlimited users on every paid plan (the free tier is single-user). You pay for job volume, not headcount. SMS beyond allowances at 5p per message. · Trial: 14-day free trial, no credit card required (plus a permanent free tier at 30 jobs/month, single user) · Prices listed ex VAT; ServiceM8 issues reverse-charge invoices for you to account for UK VAT to HMRC. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Powered Now
Powered Now Ltd · checked 19 Aug 2026UK-built job management and invoicing software with Making Tax Digital VAT submission built in, aimed squarely at British trade businesses.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Business | £28per user/month | Unlimited quotes/invoices and contacts, expense tracking, MTD compliance, supplier invoices, project management, job sheets. |
| Professional | £32per user/month | Adds digital forms & certificates, unlimited text/email, VAT return submission, Xero integration, team management, staff location and time tracking. |
| Premium | £40per user/month | Adds customer portal, automatic quote/invoice chasing, drag-and-drop scheduling, AI text, sketching, appointment reminders. |
Model: Per user, per month, ex VAT. Annual billing gives two months free. Free setup and training included on all plans. · Trial: 14-day free trial, no card required · Prices listed ex VAT on Powered Now's pricing page. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Jobber
Jobber (Octopusapp Inc.) · checked 22 Jul 2026Polished North American field service platform with strong automation, but it bills UK customers in US dollars and isn't tuned to UK tax workflows.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $21/user/mo billed annually ($49 monthly), 1 user | Basic job management, quotes, invoicing, online payments. |
| Connect | $70/mo billed annually ($139 monthly), 1 user; +$29/user | Adds automated reminders, payment collection, QuickBooks sync. |
| Grow | $105/mo billed annually ($199 monthly), 1 user; +$29/user | Adds quote add-ons, time tracking, job costing, two-way SMS. |
| Plus | $280/mo billed annually ($499 monthly), from 5 users | Adds CRM pipeline, marketing suite, AI receptionist, onboarding. |
Model: Per plan plus per additional user (+$29/user), priced in US dollars for UK buyers, so the sterling cost moves with the exchange rate and your card's FX fees. The USD list prices moved between our July checks, so treat any converted figure as a snapshot and reconfirm before you rely on it. · Trial: 14-day free trial on the Grow plan, no card required · USD pricing; UK VAT and card FX fees apply on top. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Commusoft
Commusoft Ltd · checked 22 Jul 2026Heavyweight job management for established field service firms, on a 12-month contract, aimed at businesses with six or more staff and sold through demos rather than a public price list.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Contracted plans | quote-led · no public price list | 12-month contract that renews annually; monthly rolling and daily licences can be added on top for temporary or seasonal staff. |
Model: Priced via sales quote on an annual contract; the vendor does not publish a price list. Every office, manager and technician needs a licence; monthly rolling and daily licences are available on top for temporary staff. The product is positioned for businesses with six or more staff. · Trial: Demo-led sales process rather than a self-serve trial · No public price list at the date checked. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Fergus
Fergus Software Ltd · checked 24 Jul 2026New Zealand-born job management software with a UK price list, per-user billing and cheap timesheet-only seats for field staff who just clock time.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | £39per user/month (standard list price; a promotion was discounting it to £9.75 when checked) | Core quoting, scheduling and invoicing; no GPS tracking, checklists, forms or purchase orders. |
| Professional | £45per user/month (standard list price; a promotion was discounting it to £11.25 when checked) | Full feature set including job phases, tasks, purchase orders and advanced reporting. |
Model: Per user, per month, no lock-in contract. The standard list prices are £39 (Essentials) and £45 (Professional); a heavy promotion was discounting them to £9.75 and £11.25 when checked, so you may pay less during the promo and the list price once it ends. Timesheet-only seats list at £12/month (£3 on the promo); contractor users £2/day. · Trial: 14-day free trial, no card required · VAT treatment not stated on the pricing page at the date checked. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Xero
Xero Limited · checked 21 Aug 2026General UK accounting software with subcontractor CIS calculations built into its entry plan and an MTD for Income Tax-ready badge on every tier.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite | £16per month ex VAT (introductory £3.20/mo for the first 6 months when checked) | Send quotes and 20 invoices, MTD for Income Tax ready, submit VAT returns to HMRC, automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports, reconcile transactions, enter 10 bills. |
| Grow | £37per month ex VAT (introductory £7.40/mo for the first 6 months when checked) | Everything in Ignite, plus automated bill entry, auto-reconcile and customisable dashboards. |
| Comprehensive | £50per month ex VAT (introductory £10/mo for the first 6 months when checked) | Everything in Grow, plus multi-currency, payroll for 5 people and tailored financial health scorecards. |
| Ultimate | £65per month ex VAT (introductory £13/mo for the first 6 months when checked) | Everything in Comprehensive, plus payroll for 10 people, project time/cost tracking and KPI benchmarking. |
Model: Per business, per month (no per-user licence fees). Prices shown ex VAT. A 6-month introductory discount (roughly 80% off) applied on every tier at the date checked; the figures above are the standard post-introductory list price. Submitting contractor CIS returns (not just subcontractor calculations) costs an extra £5/month on every tier. · Trial: One month free, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial · All listed prices are shown excluding VAT on Xero's own UK pricing page. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
FreeAgent
FreeAgent Central Ltd (a NatWest Group company) · checked 21 Aug 2026UK accounting software with a dedicated Sole Traders plan built around MTD for Income Tax, documented CIS support for both contractors and subcontractors, and a free tier for anyone banking with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Traders | £19per month ex VAT (introductory £9.50/mo for 6 months when checked) | MTD for Income Tax: quarterly updates and final declaration filed directly to HMRC, invoicing, expenses, Smart Capture, banking and cashflow. |
| Partnerships / LLPs | £27per month ex VAT (introductory £13.50/mo for 6 months when checked) | As Limited Companies, but Stock and Payroll are excluded if using cash-basis accounting. |
| Limited Companies | £33per month ex VAT (introductory £16.50/mo for 6 months when checked) | Invoicing, expenses, Smart Capture, projects, time tracking, payroll, VAT filing, Self Assessment, banking, cashflow and payments. |
Model: Per business, per month, flat fee (no per-user pricing). Prices shown ex VAT. A 50%-off introductory period applies for the first 6 months on every plan; free indefinitely with at least one monthly transaction on a NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle business account. Landlords have a separate, cheaper plan not relevant to a trades audience. · Trial: 30-day free trial · All listed prices are shown excluding 20% VAT on FreeAgent's own pricing page. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
Sage Accounting
Sage Group plc · checked 21 Aug 2026UK accounting software (Sage Business Cloud Accounting, not Sage 50 or Sage 50cloud) with bundled payroll on every tier and, unusually among the products checked, direct CIS300 submission to HMRC from inside the product itself.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Start | £20per month ex VAT (introductory £2/mo for 6 months when checked, 1 user) | For VAT-registered sole traders or small businesses starting out. MTD-ready VAT calculation and submission, manage and submit CIS, bundled payroll for 1 employee plus £1.85/employee/month. |
| Standard | £43per month ex VAT (introductory £4.30/mo for 6 months when checked, 3 users) | Sage's own copy targets this tier at businesses "working with suppliers, CIS or accrual accounting." Adds receipt/invoice capture (30 included, then £0.20 each) and assisted VAT submissions. |
| Plus | £59per month ex VAT (introductory £5.90/mo for 6 months when checked, unlimited users) | Adds multi-currency, budgeting, 100 included receipt/invoice captures, and bundled payroll for up to 5 employees. |
Model: Per business, per month, with a per-tier user-count cap (1 / 3 / unlimited) rather than per-seat pricing. Prices shown ex VAT. A 90%-off introductory period applies for the first 6 months on every tier; a 30-day free trial is offered as an alternative to the promo. · Trial: 30-day free trial, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial · All listed prices are shown excluding 20% VAT on Sage's own UK pricing/features page. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
QuickBooks Online
Intuit Inc. · checked 21 Aug 2026UK accounting software across five tiers from a dedicated Sole Trader plan up to a 25-user Advanced tier, with payroll sold as a separate paid product rather than bundled.
| Plan | Price | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Trader Plus | £10per month ex VAT (introductory £1/mo for 6 months when checked, 1 user) | MTD for Income Tax ready, prepare for Self Assessment, calculate and submit CIS, receipt capture and mileage tracking, invoicing. |
| Simple Start | £16per month ex VAT (introductory £1.60/mo for 6 months when checked, 1 user) | Everything in Sole Trader Plus, plus MTD for VAT ready and manage/submit VAT to HMRC. Payroll is a separate paid add-on, not bundled. |
| Essentials | £38per month ex VAT (introductory £3.80/mo for 6 months when checked, 3 users) | Adds multi-currency management and employee time tracking. |
| Plus | £56per month ex VAT (introductory £5.60/mo for 6 months when checked, 5 users) | Adds inventory management, budgeting and project profitability tracking. |
| Advanced | £123per month ex VAT (introductory £12.30/mo for 6 months when checked, 25 users) | Custom reports, role-based access, batch invoicing/expenses, workflow automation, unlimited chart of accounts. |
Model: Per business, per month, with a per-tier user-count cap (1 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 25) rather than per-seat pricing. Prices shown ex 20% VAT. A 90%-off introductory period applies for the first 6 months on every tier; a 30-day free trial is offered as an alternative. · Trial: 30-day free trial, or the introductory discount above instead of a trial · All listed prices are shown excluding 20% VAT on QuickBooks' own UK pricing page. · Checked against the vendor's pricing page.
How to read these prices
VAT
GBP prices are shown ex VAT where the vendor states it. VAT-registered? You'll generally reclaim it as input tax. Not registered? Add 20% to every ex-VAT figure to get your real monthly cost. ServiceM8 accounts for UK VAT via reverse-charge invoices.
Per-user vs per-account
Per-user tools (Tradify, Powered Now, Fergus, Jobber) bill for every login. That's cheap for a sole trader, but the bill multiplies with headcount. ServiceM8 bills per job volume with unlimited users on paid plans, which flips the maths for staff-heavy crews.
Minimum users & contracts
Most tools start at one user on rolling monthly terms. Commusoft is the exception: quote-led, on a 12-month contract, and aimed at firms with six or more staff, so budget accordingly.
Promotional prices
Fergus was running a heavy introductory discount at the date checked. The list price is what you'll pay once it ends, so confirm the post-promo figure before you commit. Treat any 'from' price with an asterisk as a starting point, not a settled cost.
US-dollar billing
Jobber lists prices in US dollars and its figures moved between our July checks. Your sterling cost depends on the exchange rate and your card's FX fees on each billing date, so a converted number is a snapshot, not a fixed price.
Setup & onboarding
We only note setup fees where a vendor states them. Powered Now includes setup and training free on all plans. Nobody in this set publishes a mandatory setup charge at the date checked, but always confirm during a trial or demo.
For the narrative version, covering per-user creep, expiring job credits and the tier your must-have feature really sits on, read what job management software actually costs in the UK.