Fergus alternative
The Fergus alternative that does not charge per user
Weighing up Fergus for your trade business? Fergus is capable job-management software, but it charges per user each month, so the bill grows every time you put someone on the tools.
ONARA Ops is one flat $49 a month for unlimited users, with bookkeeping built in and a custom booking landing page included. Bring the whole crew on without watching the price climb.
ONARA Ops vs Fergus
| ONARA Ops | Fergus | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat $49/mo | Per user, per month |
| A team of five | $49/mo total | From about $265/mo |
| Users | Unlimited, included | Charged per user |
| Bookkeeping, GST and BAS | Built in (+$29/mo) | Separate accounting tool |
| Custom booking landing page | Included | Not included |
| Online booking page | Yes | Limited |
| Card payments to your account | Yes | Yes |
| Your own brand (white label) | Yes, on everything | Limited |
| Independent and local | WA owned, no shareholders | New Zealand based |
| Free trial | First month free | Free trial |
Comparison based on Fergus's publicly listed plans as of July 2026 (ex GST). Their pricing and features can change, so check fergus.com for the latest.
Why tradies switch to ONARA
No per-seat fees, ever
Add apprentices, subbies and office staff for nothing. One price covers the whole team.
Cheaper as you grow
A five-person crew on a per-user tool can run a few hundred dollars a month. ONARA stays at one flat price.
Books built in
GST, BAS, expenses, mileage and profit per job, in the same place you run your jobs. No second subscription.
Landing page and brand included
A custom booking landing page and customer portal, all white labelled, at no extra cost.
WA owned, no shareholders
Built and supported in Western Australia by people who know the trade.
First month free
Try everything with no charge today, and cancel any time in the first month.
Questions
Is ONARA Ops a good Fergus alternative?
Yes. ONARA Ops covers the same job management, quoting, scheduling and invoicing, then adds bookkeeping and a custom booking landing page (your brand, services, areas and hours, with a booking form, on your own booking page), and it never charges per user.
How much does a team pay?
ONARA Ops is a flat $49 a month no matter how many people you add. On a per-user tool like Fergus, a team of five typically runs a few hundred dollars a month. Always check current pricing on each provider's site.
Does ONARA include bookkeeping?
Yes. ONARA Books adds GST and BAS, expenses, a mileage logbook and profit per job for $29 a month, built into the same system. Fergus integrates with a separate accounting tool instead.
Can I bring my data across?
Yes. You can import your customers and key data, you own your information, and you can export any time. No lock-in.
Is there a free trial?
Your first month is free. Add a card to start, nothing is charged today, and you can cancel any time in the first 30 days.
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