Traddie vs Fergus
Fergus is a well-known job management tool — popular with trade businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Traddie is built specifically for UK tradespeople, with VAT, CIS, and a quote-to-payment workflow designed for how UK trades actually work.
Our verdict
Traddie is the best choice for UK sole traders and small teams; Fergus is built for larger field-service teams, mainly in Australia and New Zealand.
Choose Traddie if you want:
- UK VAT threshold tracking and automatic CIS deductions built in, not bolted on
- Gas, oil and electrical certificates on your phone: CP12, Benchmark, OFTEC forms, EICR, EIC, minor works and PAT
- Simple pricing from £9.99/mo, with extra logins added only when you need them
- Sync to Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage, so your accountant gets clean figures
Choose something else if: you run a larger field-service team and want Fergus’s end-to-end job workflow.
We make Traddie, so weigh our verdict with that in mind. The side-by-side below is based on each product's publicly described features, which change over time.
| Category | Traddie | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | UK trade workflow + invoicing | Job management and scheduling |
| UK VAT/CIS handling | Built in from the start | Available — but not UK-first |
| Quote to invoice flow | Designed for UK trades | General job management flow |
| Accounting sync | Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage | Xero integration |
| Payment collection | Integrated Stripe — get paid same day | Depends on your setup |
| Pricing | Solo from £9.99/month · Pro £19.99/month · Team from £49.99/month | From ~£29/month |
| Best for | UK sole traders and small teams | Larger field service teams |
When Traddie is the better fit
If you are a UK tradesperson or small team and want a straightforward quote-to-payment workflow — with VAT tracking and CIS built in — Traddie is often the faster and more affordable choice. No complex setup, no features you do not need.
Start free trialTraddie vs Fergus: FAQs
Is Traddie a good Fergus alternative for UK trades?
Fergus is a capable trade tool with roots in the Australia and New Zealand market. Traddie is UK-focused, with CIS, VAT and UK accounting integrations built in from the start.
Does Traddie handle CIS and VAT?
Yes. Traddie tracks CIS deductions and VAT as you invoice, so you stay ready for HMRC and Making Tax Digital. It is built in from day one, not a bolt-on.
Does Traddie work with my accountant and take payments?
Traddie syncs with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage, and takes card and bank payments through Stripe and GoCardless so you get paid faster.
Can I try Traddie before committing?
Yes — start a free trial and run Traddie on real jobs first. Quoting, scheduling, invoicing and automatic payment reminders are all included.