monthly membership

The Checkatrade Alternative For UK Traders

Checkatrade is a membership directory: traders pay an ongoing fee to be listed, and quiet months cost the same as busy ones. TaapCraft has no membership at all.

Why Traders Look For A Checkatrade Alternative

You pay every month whether work comes in or not

Additional trade categories can add to the cost

The listing is a directory entry, not a booking and payment flow

Checkatrade vs TaapCraft: What It Costs A Trader

	Checkatrade	TaapCraft
Monthly or annual subscription	Ongoing membership fee to stay listed	None. No monthly fee, no listing fee.
Cost of an enquiry	Enquiries come through the listing you pay to keep	Free. You are never charged to see or reply to a job.
What you pay	Cost is fixed regardless of how much work you win	Commission on completed work only: 12.5% up to £1,000, 8.5% from £1,001 to £5,000, 5.5% above £5,001 (INC VAT/Payment Fees). Goods-only retailers pay 5% and the customer pays delivery.
Getting paid	Payment is arranged between you and the customer	Payment held securely and released on completion, with escrow payment protection.
Who the job is shared with	Customers browse a directory of listed members	You choose which jobs you quote for. Customers can message you directly.

Competitor pricing is described in the terms each platform publishes. Check their current pricing before deciding.

Checkatrade Alternatives: Common Questions

Is there a cheaper alternative to Checkatrade?

TaapCraft has no membership fee. You join free and pay commission only on completed jobs, so a quiet month costs you nothing.

Do I have to pay for each trade category on TaapCraft?

No. You can list every service and product you offer at no extra cost.

What happens if I do not win any work in a month?

You pay nothing. There is no subscription, listing fee or minimum spend.

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Keep More Of Every Job

No subscriptions, monthly fees or listing fees. Commission on completed work only, from 12.5% down to 5.5% (INC VAT/Payment Fees), and 5% for goods-only retailers.