Tradify and Powered Now are both popular with UK tradespeople but pull in different directions. Tradify is a New-Zealand-built job-tracking and quoting tool; Powered Now is UK-built and strong on on-site certificates, forms and offline working. Here they are side by side, with the best alternatives for UK trades — including Traddie.
| Category | Tradify | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Origin / market | New Zealand — UK-popular | UK-built for UK trades |
| Main focus | Quoting and job tracking | Quotes, scheduling and on-site forms |
| Certificates / forms | Lighter | Large built-in library |
| Offline working | Limited | Strong offline mode |
| UK VAT | Via accounting integrations | VAT supported |
| CIS | Via accounting integrations | UK CIS aware |
| Accounting sync | Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB | Accounting integrations |
| Best for | Fast quoting for small teams | Trades needing 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
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.
#3
Australian field-service app priced by job volume rather than per user. Supports UK VAT including the CIS reverse charge, but has no automatic CIS deductions and is historically Apple-first.
Tradify is fast for quoting; Powered Now is strong on certificates and offline forms. If your real need is to quote, invoice and get paid with UK tax handled, Traddie covers that in one UK-built app — VAT threshold tracking, automatic CIS deductions, and Stripe payment links so customers pay by card the same day.
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