Comparison

Chippie vs Fergus

An honest comparison for Australian tradies.

Chippie
$25/mo

FREE for solo tradies

  • Offline mode coming soon
  • Android-first design
  • Simple & fast
  • Australian-owned
Try Chippie free
Fergus
$48/mo

No free tier — 14-day trial only

  • Limited offline mode
  • Cross-platform
  • Enterprise-focused features
  • New Zealand-based
Starting at $48/month

Feature comparison

Feature Chippie Fergus
Starting price $25/month (FREE solo) $48/month
Free tier Yes (solo tradies) No
Offline mode Coming soon Limited
Android support Android-first Cross-platform
Quotes & invoices Unlimited Unlimited
Job scheduling Yes Yes
Client management Yes Yes
Asset management Coming soon Yes
Learning curve Simple — use in minutes Steep — complex features
Best for Solo tradies & small crews Medium to large teams

Which one is right for you?

Choose Chippie if:

  • You're a solo tradie (free!)
  • You want software with zero learning curve
  • You want simple, fast software
  • You prefer Android phones
  • You want to save $23/month ($276/year)

Choose Fergus if:

  • You have a larger team (10+ staff)
  • You need advanced asset tracking
  • You need complex purchasing workflows
  • You need advanced reporting
  • Budget is not a primary concern

Real cost over time

Period Chippie Fergus You save
First year $300 $576 $276
Three years $900 $1,728 $828
Based on Fergus Essentials ($48/month base). Solo tradies: Chippie is FREE (save full $576/year).

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