Fergus vs Housecall Pro:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Fergus had more branded searches than Housecall Pro among field service management platforms in New Zealand. Fergus had about 830 branded searches, while Housecall Pro had 20. Fergus made up 8.3% of all field service management platform searches we track, and Housecall Pro accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about field service management platforms, Fergus appeared in three of the five answers and Housecall Pro in one. Fergus was mentioned before Housecall Pro in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Fergus, about 42 searches for every 1 for Housecall Pro
Who does AI mention more?
Fergus, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Housecall Pro in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Fergus, named ahead of Housecall Pro in 3 of 4 answers
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Top field service management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fergus was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Housecall Pro was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fergus was listed before Housecall Pro in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Fergus1st
Housecall Pro2nd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Fergus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Housecall Pro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which field service management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best field service management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best field service management platform in New Zealand for trades jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“field service management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job scheduling software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Fergus or Housecall Pro more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fergus and Housecall Pro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine field service management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fergus, Housecall Pro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fergus | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 9.9% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 8.7% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 8% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 9.4% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 7.4% | 0.34% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 7.5% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 7.9% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 8.3% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 2.7% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 8.3% | 0.2% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Fergus and Housecall Pro changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fergus was ahead of Housecall Pro in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Fergus’ share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 9.9% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 830.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Housecall Pro’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.56% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand field service management platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fergus gained share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 8.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Housecall Pro in New Zealand fell 60% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Fergus’ and Housecall Pro’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ and Housecall Pro’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Fergus
6 branded search terms
- fergus app
- Fergus Go
- fergus nz
- Fergus software
- Fergus Software Ltd
- fergus software nz
Housecall Pro
1 branded search term
- housecall pro
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