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How TradieSwap compares
All of these sites are free for homeowners. The difference is what the tradesperson pays, how many others get the same job, and whether customers are reviewed as well as trades.
The comparison
| TradieSwap | MyBuilder | Checkatrade | Rated People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free | Free to join | Free listing available; paid membership plans for full access | Typically a monthly fee to keep a live profile |
| When the trade pays | Only when the customer selects them and contact details are shared | When the customer shortlists them and details are shared | Membership (often a 12-month plan) and, on many trades, extra per-lead charges | Monthly fee plus pay-per-lead |
| Published price list | Yes — four bands on this site | Fees vary by trade, area and plan | Fees vary by trade, area and plan | Fees vary by trade, area and plan |
| Other trades on the same job | Customer may select up to 5 | Customer shortlists a small number of interested trades | Directory model — a customer can contact many listed trades | The same lead is commonly sold to several trades |
| Reviews | Two-way, only after the job is marked complete | Strong trade reviews | Strong trade reviews and a well-known badge | Trade reviews |
| Customer scored as well as trade | Yes | No two-way customer score of the kind we publish | No two-way customer score of the kind we publish | No two-way customer score of the kind we publish |
| Contract lock-in | None | None | Paid plans commonly 12 months | Monthly |
| Who does the building work | The trade, not the platform | The trade, not the platform | The trade, not the platform | The trade, not the platform |
Cost to join
When the trade pays
Published price list
Other trades on the same job
Reviews
Customer scored as well as trade
Contract lock-in
Who does the building work
Competitor prices change and often depend on a call or an in-account quote. We only state exact pounds for TradieSwap.
Our lead fees
Lead fee at a glance
Charged only when a customer selects you and we share their contact details.
| Job value | Fee ex-VAT | Fee inc-VAT at 20% |
|---|---|---|
| Under £500 | £4.99 + VAT | £5.99 |
| £500 – £2,000 | £9.99 + VAT | £11.99 |
| £2,000 – £8,000 | £14.99 + VAT | £17.99 |
| Over £8,000 | £24.99 + VAT | £29.99 |
You see this before you pay. No monthly fee. Checkout shows both the ex-VAT and inc-VAT figures. Paid by Stripe — we do not store card numbers.
Two ways in
For trades
Join free. Bid free. Pay a published lead fee only when a customer selects you — no monthly membership.
For homeowners
Post a job for free. Interested, verified trades respond, and you choose up to five.
Detailed comparisons
TradieSwap vs MyBuilder
Both charge when a customer shortlists you. The differences are published prices and two-way reviews.
TradieSwap vs Checkatrade
Checkatrade is a vetted directory with membership plans. TradieSwap charges only on selection.
TradieSwap vs Rated People
Monthly fee plus pay-per-lead versus a published fee, charged only when the customer picks you.
For trades
No monthly fee. No 12-month contract. Lead fees from £4.99 + VAT, published up front.