commission on jobs

The Local Heroes Alternative For UK Traders

Local Heroes takes a share of the jobs it sends you. TaapCraft also charges on completed work only, but the rate falls as job values rise, so bigger jobs cost you proportionally less.

Why Traders Look For A Local Heroes Alternative

A flat share on every job, however large

Limited control over how work reaches you

Narrower range of trades and goods

Local Heroes vs TaapCraft: What It Costs A Trader

	Local Heroes	TaapCraft
Monthly or annual subscription	Commission taken on jobs supplied	None. No monthly fee, no listing fee.
Cost of an enquiry	No charge to receive an enquiry	Free. You are never charged to see or reply to a job.
What you pay	A single rate applies across job sizes	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 handled through the platform	Payment held securely and released on completion, with escrow payment protection.
Who the job is shared with	Work is allocated through the platform	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.

Local Heroes Alternatives: Common Questions

How does TaapCraft commission compare on a large job?

TaapCraft drops to 8.5% between £1,001 and £5,000 and 5.5% above £5,001, inclusive of VAT and payment fees, so larger jobs keep more of their value with you.

Are there any other fees?

No subscriptions, monthly fees or listing fees.

Can I offer goods as well as services?

Yes. TaapCraft covers services and goods, with a 5% rate for goods-only retailers.

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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.