Simpro Alternative UK for Small Trade Businesses
Simpro alternative for UK trades: Simpro prices on request, tailored to team size plus add-ons, with a setup fee for onboarding and training. 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 Simpro while you try it
- Cancel anytime
FieldHive vs Simpro at a glance
On Simpro’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, tailored to team size plus add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee | None: download and set up yourself | Yes, for onboarding, training and data migration |
| Free plan or trial | Free plan, no time limit | No: a demo with a consultant |
| Xero / QuickBooks | Free plan | Xero, QuickBooks and others |
Why UK trades switch from Simpro
No published price
Simpro prices on request after a demo. FieldHive prices are on the website: free, or £14.99 a month.
A setup fee before you start
Simpro charges an initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration. FieldHive is free to download and set up yourself.
Built for 5 to 200 staff
Simpro covers stock control, purchasing and project tendering. If one person runs the admin, that is more than you need.
What Is Simpro?
Simpro is a field service management and operations platform designed for larger service businesses and contractors.
It covers projects, service work, quoting, scheduling, purchasing, assets, reporting and operations.
Simpro prices on request, tailored to team size plus add-ons, with a setup fee for onboarding and training.
Switch, or stay with Simpro?
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 Simpro if…
- You need stock control, purchasing or project tendering
- You have 5 to 200 staff and want a consultant to set it up
- Every worker needs their own login today (our Team plan is coming)
Simpro alternative: 5 options compared
FieldHive plus the other apps UK trades look at, on each company’s published prices.
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 access. ServiceM8 charges by jobs completed rather than per user, so every paid plan includes unlimited staff.
Powered Now
UK trades who want CIS paperwork and certificates handled inside the app, from a UK company with UK support. Per user, so it climbs with the team.
Jobber
Teams who want a very polished customer-facing experience. Bills in US dollars and each plan caps how many users you get, which is worth checking before you commit as a UK business.
Questions about switching from Simpro
What is the best alternative to Simpro in the UK?
For sole traders and small teams, FieldHive: quotes, bookings, invoices and card payments from your phone, free to start and one price for the whole business. Simpro is built for larger contractors of around 5 to 200 staff and is priced on request.
Is there a free Simpro 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 Simpro cost in the UK?
Simpro prices on request, tailored to team size plus add-ons, with a setup fee for onboarding and training. Prices from Simpro’s own site, checked 20 October 2026.
Can I keep using Simpro while I try FieldHive?
Yes. Download FieldHive free, set up your price list and try it on one job. Nothing changes in Simpro until you decide.
How do I switch from Simpro to FieldHive?
Download FieldHive free, add your logo and your prices, then send your next quote from it. Keep Simpro 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 Simpro
Keep Simpro running while you try FieldHive on one job. No card needed, and the free plan stays free.
Download on iPhone or Android.
