TradieTally vs Fergus
TradieTally vs Fergus compared: AU pricing, timesheet users, estimating and charge-out rates, and trade focus for electrical, security and A/C. Oct 2026.
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Fergus is a job management platform from New Zealand focused on electrical, plumbing and HVAC, with separate timesheet users and an Enterprise option for teams of 10 or more — a good fit if plumbing is part of your work or you run a larger crew. TradieTally is estimating-first, with a charge-out rate calculator, profit on every quote and Smart Bundles, and it covers security technicians, which Fergus doesn't have a dedicated vertical for. TradieTally connects to Xero only and imports wholesaler pricing by CSV.
TradieTally vs Fergus at a glance
| TradieTally | Fergus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Solo $79/month; Team $99/month + $20 per extra user (AUD inc GST) | Essentials $53/month; Professional $77/month; timesheet users $26/month (check GST basis with vendor) |
| Pricing model | Plan price plus $20 per extra user; the same core features on every plan, with optional paid add-ons | Tiered plans plus timesheet users; Enterprise for 10+ users |
| Contracts | No lock-in, cancel anytime | Check vendor |
| Estimating depth | Estimating priced for profit on your real numbers, not guessing. Labour and materials priced from your real costs and charge-out rate, markup and margin, quote versioning and Smart Bundles | Check vendor |
| Charge-out rate calculator | Yes — from real running costs and employer on-costs | Check vendor |
| Profit before sending | Yes — cost, profit and margin on every quote, with margin warnings | Check vendor |
| Trades focus | Electricians, security technicians, air conditioning | Electrical, plumbing, HVAC |
| Security-specific | Yes — CCTV, alarm, intercom, access control Smart Bundles | No security vertical found |
| Xero | Yes — contacts, invoices, payments, account mapping | Check vendor |
| MYOB / QuickBooks | In development | Check vendor |
Comparison as of October 2026, reviewed by Jayson Conceicao, electrician and TradieTally founder, and based on publicly available information. Check each vendor's website for current pricing and features. Fergus is a trademark of its respective owner; TradieTally is not affiliated with Fergus.
Choose TradieTally if…
- You're a security technician, or do security work alongside electrical
- You want your charge-out rate built from real costs and profit shown before every quote goes
- You want the same core features on every plan, without choosing a tier
- You quote the same jobs often and want Smart Bundles to quote them on site
Choose Fergus if…
- Plumbing is a big part of your business — Fergus covers plumbing, TradieTally doesn't focus on it
- You prefer tiered plans and want to start on a lower-priced entry tier
- You run a team of 10 or more and want an Enterprise plan
- You need accounting integrations beyond Xero — check Fergus's current list
Overview
Fergus and TradieTally both serve trade businesses in Australia, with different starting points. Fergus is a job management platform that originated in New Zealand, focused on electrical, plumbing and HVAC. TradieTally is an estimating platform first, with job management built in, made for electricians, security technicians and air conditioning businesses.
Key differences
Trade focus
The overlap is electrical and HVAC. Fergus also covers plumbing. TradieTally covers security — CCTV, alarms, intercoms and access control — and our research found no security vertical on Fergus. If you’re a security technician, that matters.
Estimating and pricing your work
TradieTally builds your charge-out rate from your running costs — vehicle, tools, insurance, office and employer on-costs — then shows profit and margin on every quote before you send. See the charge-out rate calculator and estimating software. Check Fergus directly for its estimating features.
Plan structure
Fergus has tiers (Essentials and Professional), a separate timesheet-user price and Enterprise for 10+. TradieTally keeps it simpler: Solo and Team include the same core features; optional paid add-ons (such as SMS packs) are priced separately.
Pricing compared
| TradieTally (AUD inc GST) | Fergus (AUD, check GST basis) | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Solo $79/month | Essentials $53/month |
| Next | Team $99/month (2 users) | Professional $77/month |
| Extra / light users | $20/month per user | Timesheet users $26/month |
| Large teams | Same pricing | Enterprise (10+) |
| Trial | 21 days, no card | Check vendor |
Check Fergus’s pricing page for exactly what each plan includes per user. See TradieTally pricing.
Who should choose which?
Choose Fergus if plumbing is part of your business, you prefer tiered plans, or you need an Enterprise plan for a large crew.
Choose TradieTally if you’re an electrician, security technician or A/C business and accurate quoting is where you want the biggest improvement.
Switching to TradieTally
- Start the 21-day free trial — no credit card required.
- Set your charge-out rate and target margin.
- Import your wholesaler price file by CSV.
- Build Smart Bundles and connect Xero.
Until 30 November 2026, new customers can get a 45-day trial, plus a free extra field-user licence after 60 days as a paying customer as part of a limited-time offer.
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TradieTally vs Fergus: FAQs
What is a Fergus timesheet user and does TradieTally have an equivalent?
Fergus lists timesheet users at $26/month as of October 2026, for staff who mainly need to log time. In TradieTally, every extra user is $20/month inc GST and gets the field app with timesheets, job timer, tasks and checklists.
Does Fergus support security installers?
Our research found Fergus focuses on electrical, plumbing and HVAC, without a dedicated security vertical. TradieTally includes security technician Smart Bundles and trade pages.
Is Fergus an Australian company?
Fergus originated in New Zealand and offers Australian pricing. TradieTally is Australian, based in Queensland, and is sold to registered businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
Which is better for a combined electrical and A/C business, Fergus or TradieTally?
Both cover electrical and HVAC. TradieTally includes A/C Smart Bundles such as split back-to-back and dedicated circuit for A/C, plus a charge-out rate calculator. Trial both and quote a real job in each.
Thinking of switching from Fergus?
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