Traddie vs Jobber
Jobber is a big name in service scheduling — but it is built primarily for North American businesses. Traddie is focused on UK trade workflows, from quotes and jobs through invoices and payment collection. Different markets, different priorities.
Our verdict
For UK trades, Traddie is the better choice: Jobber is built for the US and Canada and has no UK CIS support.
Choose Traddie if you want:
- UK VAT threshold tracking and automatic CIS deductions built in, not bolted on
- Gas, oil and electrical certificates on your phone: CP12, Benchmark, OFTEC forms, EICR, EIC, minor works and PAT
- Quotes that turn straight into invoices, paid by card, GoCardless or bank transfer
- Sync to Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage, so your accountant gets clean figures
Choose something else if: your business operates in the US or Canada, where Jobber is built to fit.
We make Traddie, so weigh our verdict with that in mind. The side-by-side below is based on each product's publicly described features, which change over time.
| Category | Traddie | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | UK trade workflow + invoicing | Service business scheduling and CRM |
| Quote to invoice flow | Built for UK trade teams | Service workflow with invoicing bolted on |
| VAT/CIS workflow | Built in — works the way UK trades run | Requires adaptation for UK specifics |
| Accounting integrations | Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage | Depends on available integrations |
| Best for | UK trades wanting local workflow fit | North American service businesses |
When Traddie is the better fit
If you want a UK-oriented workflow with VAT and CIS built in — and a direct path from quote to paid invoice — Traddie is usually the better match. Less setup, less fighting the software to fit how you actually work.
Start free trialTraddie vs Jobber: FAQs
Is Traddie a good Jobber alternative in the UK?
Jobber is popular but built primarily around the North American market. Traddie is built for UK trades — CIS, VAT, UK accounting sync and UK payment methods are all first-class.
Does Traddie handle CIS and VAT?
Yes. Traddie tracks CIS deductions and VAT as you invoice, so you stay ready for HMRC and Making Tax Digital. It is built in from day one, not a bolt-on.
Does Traddie work with my accountant and take payments?
Traddie syncs with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage, and takes card and bank payments through Stripe and GoCardless so you get paid faster.
What devices does Traddie run on?
Traddie works on iPhone, Android and the web, so your quotes, jobs and invoices stay in sync between the van and the office.