Contractor Foreman vs Fergus

Contractor Foreman is construction management software for small and medium-sized residential and commercial trade and general contractors. It runs on the web, Android and iOS, so teams can use it from computers, tablets and phones. Project tools cover scheduling, daily logs, inspections, permits, punchlists, service tickets and work orders. Financial functions include estimates, invoices, online payments, purchase orders, bid management, change orders, subcontracts and takeoffs. The software also includes crew schedules, time cards, team chat, lead management and safety meetings, alongside submittals, drawing and PDF markup, forms and checklists. Custom roles can have full access to all data, full access to their own data, read-only access or no access. Listed connections include QuickBooks, Google and Outlook Calendar, Stripe, Zapier, Gusto, CompanyCam, Angi Leads and Microsoft Project; Xero is marked “Coming mid-2026.” QuickBooks Online and Desktop are described as supporting two-way sync. Plans start at $49/user/mo billed annually, with a 30-day trial. Live support hours are 7 AM–7 PM ET, Monday–Friday, and customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

Fergus is job management software for trades and service businesses, covering work from customer enquiry and quoting through scheduling and invoicing. Teams can prepare professional quotes and use a customisable calendar to assign jobs. Job Cards gather information such as quotes, purchase orders, costs, reporting, and customer details. The mobile app for iOS and Android supports quoting, invoicing, and job management, with real-time tracking of time, materials, and safety. Fergus lists recurring jobs, route optimisation, and offline mode. Accounting integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB can sync business information. Supplier integrations can import invoices and match them to jobs; premium supplier connections add pricebook updates, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation. A Zapier integration connects Fergus to more than 3,000 apps. The product is made by Fergus, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Its 14-day free trial of Essentials starts without a credit card. Features are offered in set tiers rather than selected individually. Listed additional charges include certificates at $30 for 1–9 staff or $80 for 10+ staff, SMS at $15 per 100 texts, and credit-card payments at 2.95% + $0.30 per transaction. Local support in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom is available by phone, live chat, and email.