Traddie and Powered Now are both built in the UK for tradespeople — so the choice comes down to what you need most. Powered Now leans into on-site certificates, forms and offline working; Traddie focuses on a fast quote-to-payment workflow with VAT and CIS built in and same-day card payments. Here is how they compare.
| Category | Traddie | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Origin / market | UK-built for UK trades | UK-built for UK trades |
| Main focus | Quote → job → invoice → get paid | Quotes, scheduling and on-site forms |
| Trade certificates / forms | Core job documents and photos | Large built-in library (Gas, electrical, risk assessments) |
| Offline working | Online, mobile-friendly | Strong offline mode |
| Card payments | Stripe payment links — paid same day | Online payments supported |
| VAT threshold tracking | Built in | VAT supported |
| CIS deductions | Automatic on subcontractor labour | UK CIS aware |
| Accounting sync | Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage | Accounting integrations |
| Best for | Sole traders & small teams wanting simple quote-to-cash | Trades needing heavy on-site paperwork |
Comparison based on each product's publicly described positioning. Features and pricing change — check each vendor's site for the latest.
If neither feels like the right fit, these are the options UK trade businesses most often shortlist:
#1
UK-built quote-to-payment software with VAT threshold tracking and CIS deductions included as standard, plus Stripe payment links so customers pay by card the same day. Best for UK sole traders and small teams who want one simple tool rather than a heavy field-service platform or a separate invoicing app.
#2
New-Zealand-built job-tracking and quoting tool, widely used in the UK. Strong for fast quoting and teams, though UK VAT/CIS sits in your accounting software rather than being native.
#3
London-built field-service platform aimed at 5–100 engineer firms running planned maintenance, service contracts and asset tracking. Powerful, but more than a sole trader needs and priced per user.
If your day is quoting, getting the job approved, invoicing and chasing payment, Traddie keeps all of that in one place with VAT and CIS handled for you and a Stripe link that lets customers pay by card the same day. Powered Now is the better pick if your priority is a big library of on-site safety certificates and offline forms.
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