Done with Fergus?
Meet Invven.
Built by someone who ran a trade business for 26 years.
Not a tech startup.
No credit card required · First 50 trade businesses
What Invven has that Fergus doesn't
Built from 26 years of running a real trade business.
AI Receptionist
Never miss a job lead again. Invven's AI Receptionist answers inbound calls, captures job details, creates a draft quote, and sends you a full transcript. Fergus doesn't have this.
Stealth Margins™
Present a clean customer price while hiding your real markup. Your margins stay your business — your customer sees what you want them to see. Fergus doesn't have this.
Photo to Quote
Photograph the job or materials on site, and AI drafts the quote automatically. Faster than typing. More accurate. Fergus doesn't have this.
Voice to Invoice
Speak the job details on the way home, Invven turns it into a ready-to-send invoice. No more paperwork at the end of the day. Fergus doesn't have this.
Feature Comparison
Invven vs Fergus
| Feature | Invven | Fergus |
|---|---|---|
| AI Receptionist (24/7) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Photo to Quote | ✓ | ✕ |
| Voice to Invoice | ✓ | ✕ |
| Stealth Margins™ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barcode scanning (phone) | ✓ | ✕ |
| GPS Job Planner | Beta | ✕ |
| Built by a trade business owner | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free for 6 months | ✓ | ✕ |
| Native integrations (no Zapier needed) | ✓ | ✕ |
| No credit card required | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quoting and invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| NZ built and supported | ✓ | ✓ |
Why Invven doesn't need Zapier
Fergus relies on Zapier ($20+/month extra) to connect to many third-party apps — adding cost and complexity to your stack. Invven connects natively, out of the box, with no extra subscriptions.
- ✓Xero — two-way accounting sync
- ✓MYOB — direct integration
- ✓Stripe — online payment collection
- ✓Twilio — WhatsApp messaging
- ✓Email — automated reminders built in
- ✓PDF generation — no third-party tool
No Zapier. No per-automation billing. No integration maintenance.
First 50 trade businesses get 6 months completely free
No credit card. No catch. Cancel any time.
After 6 months — from NZ$29/month. Cancel anytime.
The information on this page is provided for general comparison purposes only. Invven has compiled this comparison using publicly available information, product documentation, and our own observations as of July 2026. We do not claim completeness or accuracy for competitor information, and features, pricing, and capabilities may change without notice. Businesses should verify all details directly with each provider before making any purchasing decision. This comparison reflects Invven's interpretation of publicly available data and does not represent an endorsement, criticism, or evaluation of any competitor's product suitability. All trademarks, product names, and company names are the property of their respective owners. Last reviewed: July 2026.