Short answer: Fergus is a capable job-management tool with a strong visual workflow, but it’s built in New Zealand and doesn’t include AI quoting or Android Auto. Looplet is built on the Gold Coast for Australian trades and bundles AI quote drafting, voice control and a customer portal with unlimited jobs and weekly AUD billing. For an Australian-built, AI-assisted platform, Looplet is the closer fit.
Looplet vs Fergus at a glance
| Capability | Looplet | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Australia (Gold Coast, QLD) | New Zealand |
| Jobs per month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI quote drafting | Included | Not built in |
| Voice notes & Android Auto | Included | Not built in |
| Customer portal | Included | Limited |
| Pricing | Weekly, AUD inc GST, published | Priced per user |
| Free plan | Free Starter, free forever | Trial / limited free tier |
| Xero / MYOB | Two-way (Growing plan and up) | Xero / MYOB |
Built in Australia
Looplet is built on the Gold Coast and shaped around Australian requirements — AUD pricing inclusive of GST and workflows built around AU rules like QBCC, the ATO and BYDA. Fergus is built in New Zealand. Both operate in Australia; Looplet is built specifically for it.
AI quoting and voice, included
Fergus is known for its workflow visualisation, but it doesn’t include AI quote drafting or Android Auto. Looplet bundles both into paid plans:
- AI quote drafting — describe the job, get a structured quote to edit and send
- Voice notes & Android Auto — capture details hands-free from the ute
- Customer portal — clients approve quotes and track jobs themselves
See how it works on the operations page.
Pricing: weekly AUD, published
Looplet’s pricing is public, AUD inclusive of GST, billed weekly with 3 skip weeks a year:
- Free Starter — $0, free forever
- Growing Pain Relief — $17.31/week (~$75/mo), up to 3 users
- Premium Edge — $103.62/week (~$449/mo), up to 15 users
At launch, the first 6 months are free on every paid plan.
When Fergus might still suit you
If you rely on Fergus’s visual job workflow, already use it happily and don’t need AI or Android Auto, it remains a solid choice. Looplet’s advantage is for crews that want an Australian-built platform with AI quoting and voice control as standard.
Switching from Fergus to Looplet
Looplet imports your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices from Fergus. Read the full Fergus alternative breakdown, start free — no card required — or see all comparisons.
FAQ
Is Fergus Australian? Fergus is built in New Zealand and operates in Australia and other markets. Looplet is built on the Gold Coast, Queensland, for Australian trade businesses.
Does Looplet include AI quoting that Fergus doesn’t? Yes — Looplet includes AI quote drafting and invoicing on paid plans, plus voice notes and Android Auto, which aren’t part of Fergus.
Can I import my Fergus data? Yes — Looplet imports customers, jobs, quotes and invoices from Fergus, with hands-on migration help on the Skeleton Key plan.