TradeyHub vs Powered Now
Choosing the right job management platform for your trade business is a big decision. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at how TradeyHub and Powered Now compare on the things that actually matter day-to-day.
The short version
A complete operating system for your trade business
Built in the UK for plumbers, electricians, builders and multi-trade firms who need more than just a job logger. TradeyHub combines CRM, quoting, invoicing, scheduling, communications and reporting in one platform.
- Full CRM with custom pipelines and lead scoring
- Multi-property tracking per customer
- Unified inbox for email, SMS and Messenger
- Team scheduling with route & capacity planning
- Financial reporting and Design Studio built in
Simple paperwork-focused app for UK trades
Powered Now is a UK-built job management app focused on paperwork: quotes, invoices, certificates and scheduling. It is well-regarded for its compliance forms (Gas Safety, Electrical, Risk Assessments) and Making Tax Digital readiness.
- Quotes, invoices & supplier purchase orders
- Forms & certificates (Gas Safety, Electrical, RA)
- Drag-and-drop diary & scheduling
- Making Tax Digital compliant
- Per-user pricing from £28/month
How TradeyHub and Powered Now compare
How the two platforms stack up on the things that affect your day-to-day work and growth.
| Feature | TradeyHub | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Customers & CRM | ||
| Full CRM with sales pipeline | Customisable lead stages, scoring & tags | Customer list with timeline |
| Multi-property per customer | Yes — jobs & history per site | Properties supported per customer |
| Web-form lead capture | Embed forms on your site | Limited |
| Communication | ||
| Unified inbox | Email, SMS & Messenger in one view | Email/SMS sending; no unified inbox |
| SMS messaging | Built in | On Professional plan and above |
| WhatsApp / Messenger support | Yes | Not available |
| Quotes, Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Professional quotes & estimates | Templates, line items & e-sign | Strong quoting with digital approval |
| Invoicing & payment collection | Online payments & auto chase-ups | Yes — auto chasing on Premium |
| Deposits & staged invoicing | Built in | Supported |
| Jobs & Scheduling | ||
| Job management & tracking | Full lifecycle workflow | Project management module |
| Team scheduling & calendar | Multi-engineer with capacity view | Drag-and-drop on Premium plan |
| Property management | Track sites, assets & service history | Customer documents portal |
| Insights & Branding | ||
| Financial reporting dashboard | Real-time profitability & cash flow | Income, VAT & profitability reporting |
| In-app design studio | Create branded graphics & flyers | Not available |
| Customer portal | Customers view jobs, quotes & invoices | Premium plan only |
| Setup & Independence | ||
| Independent of any directory | Works with any lead source | Yes |
| UK-based support | Yes | Yes — UK support team |
| Free trial / free tier | Free to start | 14-day trial, no free tier |
Why UK trades choose TradeyHub
Why TradeyHub is a strong alternative to Powered Now.
Proper sales CRM included
TradeyHub gives you a real sales pipeline — not just a customer list — so you can track and close more enquiries.
Unified inbox out of the box
Email, SMS and Messenger in one place on every plan, not gated behind a higher tier.
Design Studio & portal built in
Branded customer documents, marketing graphics and a customer portal — included rather than upsold.
Switching from Powered Now?
Our UK team can help you move customers, jobs and invoices across. Call 0333 880 5890 or get in touch.
Is TradeyHub similar to Powered Now?
Both are UK-built platforms aimed at trade businesses. Powered Now focuses heavily on paperwork (forms, certificates, invoices). TradeyHub adds a full CRM, unified inbox, multi-engineer scheduling and a Design Studio on top of the paperwork basics.
Can I move from Powered Now to TradeyHub?
Yes. Customer and job data can be exported from Powered Now and imported into TradeyHub. Get in touch and we will help you migrate.
Does TradeyHub support Gas Safety and Electrical certificates?
Yes — you can capture compliance information against jobs and customers. Talk to us about your specific certificate requirements.
Is TradeyHub Making Tax Digital ready?
Yes — TradeyHub integrates with the major UK accounting platforms used for MTD submissions and produces VAT-ready reporting.
Switching from Powered Now? Try TradeyHub
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