Quick verdict
FMN wins on AI capabilities (voice quotes, estimate review, SWMS), free trial length (90 vs 14 days), and all-in-one pricing. Ascora is solid for scheduling but lacks AI tools.
| Plan | FMN | Ascora |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (single user) | $49/month flat | $45 / user / month |
| Foundation Member (90-day trial, no card) | $79/month | — |
| Pro (single user, all features) | $99/month | — |
| Company 10 (up to 10 users) | $399/month flat | $225 / month (5 users) |
| Company 25 (up to 25 users) | $599/month flat | $450 / month (10 users) |
| Feature | FMN | Ascora |
|---|---|---|
| AI Estimating | ||
| Voice-to-Quote | ||
| SWMS Generator | ||
| Estimate Review | ||
| Client Portal | ||
| Website Builder | ||
| Supplier Pricing | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Free Trial | 90 days | 14 days |
Where FMN wins
Where Ascora wins
For teams, yes. Ascora charges per user, so 5 users cost around $225/month while FMN Company 10 is $399 flat for up to 10 users. For solo tradies, FMN Starter at $49 is slightly more than Ascora Essentials at $45 but includes AI takeoff and a client portal.
No. Ascora relies on third-party integrations for plan takeoff. FMN has AI estimating, voice-to-quote and estimate review built in and included on every plan.
Yes. FMN imports your contacts so you can start quoting immediately, and your 90-day free trial gives you plenty of time to compare side by side before deciding.
Not yet. If stock control and inventory management are critical for your business today, Ascora is the better choice in the short term.
FMN handles invoicing natively and accounting integrations are on the roadmap. Ascora currently has live Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks integrations.
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