Best Job Management Software for Plumbers UK

Job management software for plumbers can help you organise call-outs, schedule jobs, send quotes and invoices, and keep customer and job records in one place.

For UK plumbers, we also looked at repeat visits, materials and job costs, mobile working, and plumbing or heating paperwork where relevant.

Our top choices are Tradify, Powered Now and Fergus.

Best job management software for plumbers compared

Product	Best for	Score	Price
Tradify	Overall	95	£34/user/mo
Powered Now	Sole traders	94	£28/mo*
Fergus	Growing teams	92	From £39/mo

*Powered Now Business is for one user. Its Professional plan costs £32 per user per month and adds forms, certificates and team features.

Tradify starts at £34 per user per month. Its £37 Pro plan adds compliance certificates, job costing, timesheets and subcontractor scheduling. Powered Now starts at £28 per month for one user, excluding VAT. Fergus starts at £39 per month.

Tradify — Best overall for plumbers

Viaqo Score: 95/100

Tradify is our top choice for UK plumbers because it combines simple job management with strong tools for quoting, scheduling, materials and repeat work.

You can manage enquiries, jobs, customer details, quotes, invoices and staff schedules from one place. Tradify also lets UK customers import a City Plumbing price list, which can make quoting and tracking material costs easier.

Why we like it

Simple job scheduling
Quotes and invoices
Material pricing and job costs
Customer and job history
Recurring jobs and service reminders
Apps for iPhone and Android
Connects with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
Gas and heating certificates available on Pro

If your plumbing business also carries out heating or gas work, Tradify Pro includes digital forms such as Landlord/Homeowner Gas Safety Records, Central Heating Commissioning Certificates and other oil and gas documents.

Independent feedback is particularly strong. Tradify currently has 4.8/5 from 610 Trustpilot reviews and 4.7/5 from 152 Capterra reviews.

What to watch

Tradify needs an internet connection, so it may be less suitable if you regularly work in areas with poor mobile signal.

The Lite plan costs £34 per user per month. The Pro plan costs £37 per user per month and adds certificates, timesheets, job costing and other features.

Best for: Plumbers and small plumbing teams that want straightforward job management with strong quoting, scheduling and material tools.

Powered Now — Best for sole traders

Viaqo Score: 94/100

Powered Now is a strong choice for UK plumbers, particularly sole traders who want job management and basic business admin in one place.

It includes quotes, invoices, customer records, job sheets, a diary, expenses and supplier invoices. It can also work offline and sync again when you have a connection, which can be useful when working in basements or other places with poor signal.

Why we like it

Built for UK trades
Works offline
Quotes and invoices
Job sheets and customer records
Supplier invoices and purchase orders
Plumbing certificates and reminders on higher plans
Making Tax Digital tools
Works on iPhone, Android, Mac and PC

Powered Now also has strong independent feedback, with 4.7/5 from 567 Trustpilot reviews and 4.7/5 from 137 Capterra reviews.

What to watch

The £28 Business plan is for one user and does not include forms and certificates.

If you need plumbing or heating certificates, team features or staff tracking, the Professional plan costs £32 per user per month, excluding VAT.

Best for: UK sole traders who want simple job management, accounting tools and offline access.

Fergus — Best for growing plumbing businesses

Viaqo Score: 92/100

Fergus is particularly interesting for growing plumbing businesses that want to keep a closer eye on labour, materials and job costs.

It was originally built by a plumber and includes scheduling, quotes, invoices, job cards, timesheets and material tracking. Fergus also connects with more than 100 suppliers, helping businesses match material costs to the right jobs.

Why we like it

Strong job costing
Tracks labour and materials
More than 100 supplier connections
Job cards and scheduling
Quotes and invoices
Recurring jobs
Mobile app
Connects with Xero and QuickBooks

Fergus starts at £39 per month. Its Professional plan starts at £45 per month and adds stronger supplier and reporting features.

Independent feedback is good overall. Fergus has 4.6/5 from 155 Capterra reviews. Its Trustpilot profile is much smaller and currently sits at 3.8/5 from 14 reviews, so we have taken that weaker feedback into account in the Viaqo Score.

What to watch

Fergus is more expensive to get started with than Powered Now.

Its Trustpilot feedback is also less strong than Tradify and Powered Now, although the sample is still very small.

Best for: Growing plumbing businesses that want detailed control over materials, labour and job costs.

Also considered : ServiceM8

ServiceM8 is another good option, particularly for plumbers who deal with a lot of short jobs and urgent call-outs.

It includes scheduling, job records, quotes, invoices, job history, customer messages and on-site payments. Plumbers can also see job status and staff locations, which can help when an urgent job comes in.

ServiceM8 has a free plan for one user and up to 30 new jobs per month. Paid plans start at £25 per month and include unlimited users, although monthly job limits still apply.

Customer feedback is positive overall, with 4.5/5 from 311 Capterra reviews and 4.1/5 from 117 Trustpilot reviews.

We have kept it outside the Top 3 because Powered Now is a stronger UK-focused option for sole traders, while Fergus offers more detailed material and job-cost control for growing plumbing businesses.

Best for: Plumbers who want affordable scheduling and call-out management.

Which plumber job management software should you choose?

For most UK plumbers, we would start with Tradify. It is easy to use, has excellent customer feedback and offers useful tools for schedules, materials, quotes and repeat work.

Choose Powered Now if you are a sole trader and want a UK-focused system that can also work offline.

Consider Fergus if your plumbing business is growing and you want better control over material costs, labour and job profitability.

ServiceM8 is worth considering if keeping costs low or managing frequent call-outs is your main priority.

What should plumbers look for in job management software?

Plumbing jobs often involve more than one visit, so look for software that keeps previous notes, photos, materials and work completed easy to find.

Scheduling also matters. If an urgent call-out arrives, you should be able to see who is available and move jobs without losing important information.

For larger jobs, check how the software records materials, labour and changes to the work. This can make it easier to see whether a job actually made money.

If your business also carries out heating or gas work, check that the exact forms and certificates you need are available on your chosen plan.

How Viaqo compares plumber software

Viaqo does not claim to test every product ourselves.

We compare current product information, pricing and customer feedback on independent review sites.

For this guide, we gave extra weight to features that matter to plumbers, including scheduling, repeat visits, job records, materials, job costs, mobile working and plumbing or heating paperwork where relevant.

Our rankings are independent and can change when products, prices or customer feedback change.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best job management software for plumbers?

Tradify is our top choice for UK plumbers. It combines scheduling, quotes, invoices, material pricing and job records with very strong independent customer feedback.

Is Tradify or Powered Now better for plumbers?

Tradify is our overall choice because of its strong customer feedback and plumbing-specific tools. Powered Now may be better for a sole trader who wants UK accounting features and the ability to work offline.

Can plumbing software help with emergency call-outs?

Yes. Job management software can help you see your diary, move appointments and assign an urgent job to an available plumber. Some products also show staff locations or send new job details directly to the plumber’s phone.

Does job management software for plumbers include gas certificates?

Some does. Tradify Pro includes a range of gas and heating forms, while Powered Now Professional includes forms and certificates.

Not every plumber carries out gas work, so check the exact documents you need before paying for a higher plan.

Can plumbers use job management software on a phone?

Yes. Tradify, Powered Now and Fergus all support mobile working. ServiceM8 also has mobile apps, although its full mobile experience is strongest on Apple devices.

Do plumbers still need accounting software?

It depends on the product. Powered Now includes accounting and Making Tax Digital tools. Tradify and Fergus can connect with accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.

Check the VAT, tax and accounting features your business needs before replacing your existing accounting software.

Sources — checked October 2026

Last checked: October 2026

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