BigChange Alternatives for UK Trade Businesses
BigChange alternatives for UK trades: BigChange does not publish prices: you request pricing, and fleet extras like dashcams and fuel cards are sold on top. FieldHive is free to start, or £144 a year for the whole business, not per person.
- 1Download free
- 2Add your logo and a few prices
- 3Send your first quote
- Free plan, no card needed
- Keep BigChange while you try it
- Cancel anytime
FieldHive vs BigChange at a glance
On BigChange’s own pricing page, checked 20 October 2026.
The facts
| Price | Free plan · Business £14.99 a month or £144 a year | Price on request |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan or trial | Free plan, no time limit | No: a demo first |
| Every plan includes | Quotes, bookings, invoices, card payments, customer portal | CRM, scheduling, mobile app, live tracking, quote and invoice |
| Extras | None needed | Dashcams, fleet vans, fuel cards, rugged devices |
Why UK trades switch from BigChange
No published price
BigChange asks you to request pricing. FieldHive is free, or £144 a year for the whole business.
Built around a fleet
Live tracking, dashcams and fuel cards suit operations with many vans. One van does not need them.
Demo before you start
BigChange starts with a demo. FieldHive you download and use today, free.
What Is BigChange?
BigChange is a field service management platform designed to help businesses manage operational activities across field teams.
It covers job management, scheduling, customer records, invoicing, workforce visibility and operational reporting.
BigChange does not publish prices: you request pricing, and fleet extras like dashcams and fuel cards are sold on top.
Switch, or stay with BigChange?
Switch to FieldHive if…
- One person runs the quotes, bookings and invoices
- You want one price for the business, not per person
- You want card payments and Xero or QuickBooks on the free plan
- You quote from a price list and bill bigger jobs in stages
Stay with BigChange if…
- You run a fleet and want live tracking and dashcams
- You manage large numbers of field workers
- Every worker needs their own login today (our Team plan is coming)
BigChange alternatives: 5 options compared
FieldHive plus the other apps UK trades look at, on each company’s published prices.
Simpro
Larger contractors. Simpro's own site says five to 200 staff. Worth it if you need stock control, purchasing, project tendering or asset maintenance — none of which FieldHive does.
Joblogic
Commercial contractors who need asset registers, planned maintenance and compliance reporting for their clients. Priced per user on a long contract, so it suits a settled team rather than a sole trader.
Tradify
Established small teams who want a mature, well-supported product and do not mind paying per seat. The cost climbs with every person you add.
ServiceM8
Teams where several people need their own login. ServiceM8 charges by jobs completed, so every paid plan includes unlimited staff.
Questions about switching from BigChange
What is the best alternative to BigChange for UK contractors?
For smaller UK contractors, FieldHive: quotes, bookings, invoices and card payments from your phone, free to start, or £144 a year for the whole business. BigChange is built for fleets and operations teams.
Is there a free BigChange alternative?
Yes. FieldHive Free has no time limit: up to 5 active quotes, unlimited customers, invoices and bookings, card payments by Stripe, and Xero or QuickBooks sync with CIS.
How much does BigChange cost in the UK?
BigChange does not publish prices: you request pricing, and fleet extras like dashcams and fuel cards are sold on top. Prices from BigChange’s own site, checked 20 October 2026.
Can I keep using BigChange while I try FieldHive?
Yes. Download FieldHive free, set up your price list and try it on one job. Nothing changes in BigChange until you decide.
How do I switch from BigChange to FieldHive?
Download FieldHive free, add your logo and your prices, then send your next quote from it. Keep BigChange running for the jobs already in it until you are happy, and cancel it when you are ready.
Can my staff have their own logins on FieldHive?
Not yet. FieldHive is one account today. A Team plan with separate logins, roles and team scheduling is coming.
Try FieldHive alongside BigChange
Keep BigChange running while you try FieldHive on one job. No card needed, and the free plan stays free.
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