Traddie and YourTradebase are both UK-built tools aimed at sole traders and small crews whose main pain is quoting, invoicing and getting paid. They overlap a lot — both handle CIS and the VAT reverse charge and sync to Xero and QuickBooks — so the differences come down to workflow, payments and how the apps feel day to day.
| Category | Traddie | YourTradebase |
|---|---|---|
| Origin / market | UK-built for UK trades | UK-built for UK trades |
| Main focus | Quote → job → invoice → get paid | Quotes, invoices and scheduling |
| Card payments | Stripe links — paid same day | Online card payments |
| VAT threshold tracking | Built in | VAT and reverse charge supported |
| CIS deductions | Automatic on subcontractor labour | CIS deductions supported |
| Accounting sync | Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage | Xero, QuickBooks |
| Expenses & receipts | Receipt capture and expense tracking | Notes and records |
| Best for | Trades wanting one quote-to-cash app | Trades focused on quoting and admin |
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
UK-built app strong on certificates and forms (Gas Safety, electrical, risk assessments) and offline working in areas with no signal. A good fit for trades whose main need is on-site paperwork.
Both tools cover the basics well. Traddie adds VAT threshold monitoring, automatic CIS deductions, receipt and expense capture, and a wider set of accounting integrations (FreeAgent and Sage as well as Xero and QuickBooks) — all in one app with same-day Stripe card payments. If you want the lightest possible quote-to-cash workflow, it is worth a side-by-side trial.
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