Best job management software for UK gas & heating engineers (2026)
All-in-one apps for booking, scheduling, quoting, invoicing and keeping customer history. Some include gas certificates, some do not.
Quick answer: The lowest paid starting price we verified is Powered Now (from £28/mo). Free plans: ServiceM8, TradePlanr. Cheapest isn't always best. Check the points below before you pick.
Side by side
| Tool | Starting price | Free trial | Suits | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 | Free plan | 14 days | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| TradePlanr | Free plan | 7 days on Pro | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Powered Now | from £28/mo | 14 days | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Pro-cess | from £30/mo | 14 days, no card | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Fergus | from £39/mo | 14 days | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Joblogic | from £49/mo | Free trial on Standard, no card | small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Payaca | from £299/mo | Not stated | small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| BigChange | Quote only | Demo on request | small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Commusoft | Price not verified | No self-serve trial found | small firm | Not verified |
| Jobber | USD only | 14 days, no card | sole trader, small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Simpro | Quote only | No self-serve trial (demo only) | small firm | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Tradify | USD only | 14 days | sole trader, small firm | Not verified |
How to choose
- If you are a sole trader, avoid tools built for 6+ staff with 12-month contracts.
- Check whether gas certificates are included or need a higher plan.
- Check the currency: some vendors only show US-dollar prices.
- Make sure it syncs with your accounts software.
Good starting points for sole traders
- ServiceM8: Free plan. Job scheduling and dispatch.
- TradePlanr: Free plan. Unlimited jobs, quotes and invoices on Pro.
- Powered Now: from £28/mo. Quotes, invoices and payment links.
- Pro-cess: from £30/mo. Appointments and job management.
- Fergus: from £39/mo. Job management and quoting.
Prices are as shown on each vendor's own pricing page on the date in the table, usually excluding VAT. "Not verified" means we couldn't confirm the price on the vendor's site. Spotted a change? Report it.
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