Comparison

NextMinute vs Fergus Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NextMinute

This business management software streamlines operations for residential construction companies. It offers tools for quoting, timesheets, job planning, scheduling, and financial reporting, consolidating all essential functions into a single platform.

Highlights
  • Job management
  • Timesheets
  • Quoting & invoicing
  • Job planning
  • Payroll integration
  • Supplier invoice sync
  • Back costing
  • Reporting
Features
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NextMinute - Job Management About this app Ready to simplify your construction business? NextMinute provides management software to the residential construction industry. From quoting to timesheets, through to job planning, team scheduling and financial reporting, NextMinute has it all. One tool to do it all. Flexible Pricing Sign up for a free 14 day trial of the entire system, no credit card required. Once registered, pay monthly with no lock-in contracts and easy payment solutions. Job Management All job information in one place, available anywhere – contacts, files, notes, photos and more! Timesheets Easy to use timesheets with customisable rate cards. Available on the website and app. Quoting & Invoicing Get your quotes and invoices out ahead of time, to stay on top of the game, and your cash flow! Job planning Drag and drop gantt chart to simplify scheduling and planning across multiple job sites. Payroll integration Accounting system payroll integration to simplify your reporting, expenses and payments. Supplier Invoice Integration Two-way supplier invoicing sync, match supplier invoices to jobs for accurate cost allocation in Xero, Quickbooks & MYOB. Back Costing Job and stage level profitability analysis incorporating all material and labour costs. Reporting Full reporting suite including live WIP report, job profitability and timesheet analysis.

About

Fergus Go

This app provides comprehensive job management tools for tradespeople. It streamlines quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and team coordination, while also integrating with suppliers and accounting software. Stay organized, track costs, and manage safety forms efficiently.

Highlights
  • Job management
  • Quoting and invoicing
  • Team management
  • Supplier integration
  • Time tracking
  • Safety forms (SWMS)
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Fergus: The Ultimate Tradesperson App & Job Management Software for trades businesses. Fergus is the all-in-one job management software designed to make life easier for tradespeople. Whether it’s quoting, invoicing, scheduling, or team management, Fergus has everything you need to keep your business running smoothly. Manage jobs, track time, control costs, and stay compliant with safety forms like SWMS—Fergus has tradespeople covered. Save Time with Automated Tradesperson Software Fergus integrates with over 100 suppliers, letting you automatically import invoices and match them to the correct jobs. Never miss charging out costs with supplier integration. Sync with your accounting software to update contacts, invoices, and payments automatically, so you can focus on what matters. Trusted by Tradespeople “Fergus is the best job management software for tradespeople.” “Fergus is the ultimate tradesperson app.” Perfect for Any Trade Business Over 20,000 tradespeople rely on Fergus to manage their jobs. Whether you're a solo operator or managing a team of 60+, Fergus helps you succeed. It’s the ideal job management software for a range of trades, including: Plumbers Electricians HVAC Technicians Roofers Builders And more! What Fergus Can Do for You Complete Job Tracking: Instantly access customer info, job files, photos, notes, and scheduling on your mobile, tablet, or desktop. Quick Quotes & Invoices: Generate accurate quotes, access supplier price books, and invoice efficiently. Get paid faster! Team Management: Keep everyone on the same page with real-time updates. Track time and materials, and stay organised with the Fergus mobile app. Support When You Need It Get free support via email, chat, or phone, plus access to our Help Centre with tutorials and articles. Our partner services will help you get set up and running in no time. Download Fergus Today Start saving time on job management, invoicing, and admin tasks with Fergus—the job management software made for tradespeople. Focus on the work that matters!

Screenshots

NextMinute4 screens
Fergus Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextMinute at 5.0 against Fergus Go's 4.7. NextMinute also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). Fergus Go's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextMinute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fergus Go has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of NextMinute's written reviews are positive against 59% of Fergus Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextMinute ships an update every 6 weeks, Fergus Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NextMinute versus Fergus Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextMinuteFergus Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextMinute LtdFergus

Customer experience

NextMinute

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Fergus Go

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative35.1%

In-app purchases

None

NextMinute

No in-app purchases

None

Fergus Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextMinute free?
NextMinute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fergus Go free?
Fergus Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextMinute or Fergus Go?
NextMinute is rated higher. NextMinute averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fergus Go averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do NextMinute or Fergus Go have ads?
Neither NextMinute nor Fergus Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextMinute or Fergus Go?
NextMinute ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fergus Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextMinute was updated on September 21, 2026 and Fergus Go on September 27, 2026.

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