Comparison
TradieSwap vs MyBuilder
The model is similar. You join free, you choose which jobs to go for, you pay when the customer picks you. The differences are the published price, the two-way reviews, and the refund rules written on this site.
The similar bit
Both are marketplaces, not directories. A homeowner posts a job. Trades express interest. The customer shortlists. The platform charges the trade for the introduction. Neither of us is the builder.
The differences
TradieSwap
- Lead fees published in four bands, from £4.99 + VAT to £24.99 + VAT, including jobs over £8,000.
- Customer may select up to 5 trades.
- Two-way reviews after the job is marked complete. You can see how other trades rated that customer before you bid.
- Refund Policy lists when we will refund (fake or dead job, our contact-detail error, duplicate/billing error) and when we will not (silence, lost the work, did not like the budget).
MyBuilder
- Also charges a shortlist fee when details are shared.
- Their fee is shown in their checkout and varies by job. We do not invent their tariff here.
- Reviews are of the trade.
- Paying a shortlist fee on either site does not mean you won the work.
TradieSwap 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.
If you already pay MyBuilder
You can use both. Create a TradieSwap trade account, complete verification, and bid only on the jobs you want. You are not asked for a monthly fee. See also our short version for MyBuilder users.
Create free trade account
Free to join. Bid free. Pay only when a customer picks you.
Prefer to post a job instead? See how TradieSwap compares — or contact us.