The starting point
Shortlist with current product information, then test the same job in each system. This comparison is published by Axiom Blue and uses official sources reviewed on 8 September 2026; it is not a hands-on competitor benchmark.
Start with what each vendor publishes
Tradify’s Australian pricing page describes quoting, invoicing and scheduling across its plans. Its Pro listing adds enquiry capture and repeat-work features. Its separate costing page describes recording time and materials and reviewing job costs. Use the linked sources to check the exact plan you are considering.
Fergus’s Australian pages describe quotes, scheduling, job records, time and materials. Its pricing table distinguishes Essentials and Professional, includes separate timesheet-user pricing and describes supplier integration differences. Check the role each team member needs rather than treating every user as the same purchase.
Axiom Blue connects enquiries, quotes, jobs, schedules and billing, with deeper tools including variations, custom fields, Dispatch Map and configurable workflows. Features and usage limits depend on the plan. Use our product pages and live demo to inspect the records relevant to your work.
Sources: Tradify Australian plans · Tradify job costing · Fergus Australian plans · Fergus Australian product overview · Axiom Blue features
Compare the questions that affect your working day
A feature name is a starting point for a demonstration. Ask each vendor to show the same scope change, crew reassignment and invoice review. A capability omitted from this short comparison should not be read as a capability the product lacks.
| What to examine | Tradify | Fergus | Axiom Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enquiries and repeat work | Pro lists enquiry capture and recurring jobs. | The plan table lists enquiry management and recurring jobs. | Inspect lead forms, pipeline and recurring job series. |
| Work and cost records | Costing guidance covers time, materials and job costs. | Product information describes time/material records and supplier connections. | Inspect time, materials, variations and the billing handover. |
| Team and plan fit | Check the Australian per-user plan and add-ons. | Check full-user and timesheet-user access and charges. | Check per-seat plans, included capabilities and usage limits. |
Sources: Tradify Australian plans · Tradify costing details · Fergus Australian plans · Fergus product overview · Axiom Blue plans
Run one ordinary job and one awkward change
Prepare a quote for a job your business regularly performs. Schedule it, change the assigned person, record time and materials, then add a request that needs approval. Review the final invoice and find the supporting job detail from the office’s point of view.
Repeat the exercise on the devices your staff use. Test a worker’s account as well as the owner’s account. Note anything that needs configuration or clarification. Record what you observed; do not turn an untested assumption into a pass or fail.
Price the team and the changeover, not just the first seat
Check current regional pricing, billing frequency, tax treatment, required plans, message charges and payment-provider fees with each vendor. The source pages can change, so confirm a written team quote before deciding.
For migration, list customers, open quotes, jobs, unpaid invoices and historical documents separately. Ask what can be imported, who prepares it and how you will check the result. Choose the system that completes your essential workflow at an acceptable total cost. A longer feature list alone is not a reason to move.
Sources: Tradify current Australian pricing · Fergus current Australian pricing · Axiom Blue current pricing
Put it to work
Your practical checklist
- Shortlist the exact plan and user roles in each product.
- Run the same quote, job change and invoice test.
- Try the devices your field team uses.
- Confirm team pricing and any additional charges.
- Get answers about imports before setting a changeover date.
See the records in Axiom Blue
Try the workflow with a familiar job.
Features and usage limits vary by plan. Review the tools relevant to your process before choosing your setup.