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    TaapCraft vs Checkatrade:
    The Truth

    Why thousands of UK traders are switching
    from Checkatrade to TaapCraft

    The Bottom Line

    Checkatrade charges £400 per month per category (on average). With TaapCraft's 12.5% - 5.5% commission-only model, you could save £300 per year while getting more features.

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    ⚠️ Multi-Category Traders Pay Much More

    If you offer 2 categories on Checkatrade, you pay £800/month (£9,600/year). With 3 categories? That's £1,200/month (£14,400/year). TaapCraft charges the same 12.5% - 5.5% regardless of how many categories you offer.

    Feature by Feature Comparison

    FeatureTaapCraftCheckatrade
    Social Marketplace
    Monthly Subscription£0£400/monthPer category!
    Setup Fees£0£0
    Annual Cost (Before Jobs)£0£4,800
    Commission on Jobs
    12.5% - 5.5%
    No commission (subscription only)
    Risk-Free ModelPay only on successPay even with no jobs
    Insurance Included
    AI-Powered Tools
    Social Marketplace
    Sell Goods & ServicesServices only
    Multiple CategoriesNo extra cost£400 each

    Real Monthly Cost Comparison

    Based on 10 bookings per month at £300 average job value

    TaapCraft

    Monthly Revenue£
    Commission (12.5% - 5.5%)-£
    Monthly Subscription£0
    Setup Fees (amortized)£0
    Net Monthly Earnings£
    Annual: £

    Included Benefits:

    Professional Insurance
    AI-Powered Matching
    Social Features
    Unlimited Categories

    Checkatrade

    Monthly Revenue£
    Commission£0
    Monthly Subscription-£
    Setup Fees (amortized)-£67
    Net Monthly Earnings£
    Annual: £

    What You Get:

    Profile Listing
    Customer Reviews
    No Insurance
    Pay Even With Zero Jobs
    £400 Per Additional Category

    Annual Savings with TaapCraft

    £

    per year compared to Checkatrade

    Why Smart Traders Choose TaapCraft

    Zero Risk Business Model

    Never pay a penny unless you complete a job. With Checkatrade, you're out £400 every month whether you get work or not. During slow months, that £400 still comes out of your pocket.

    Better for Growing Businesses

    As you grow and earn more, TaapCraft's 12.5% - 5.5% (inc VAT) stays the same. But with Checkatrade, you're paying a flat £400 regardless of your earnings - making it proportionally more expensive.

    Modern Platform Features

    TaapCraft offers AI-powered tools, social marketplace features, and payment plan options that help you win more jobs and increase your average order value.

    Perfect for Multi-Service Traders

    Offer plumbing, heating, and electrical services? That's 3 categories on Checkatrade = £1,200/month. On TaapCraft? Still just 12.5% - 5.5% commission with no category limits.

    Stop Paying £4,800/Year in Subscription Fees

    Switch to TaapCraft's risk-free commission model and
    keep more of what you earn

    Join As Trader - Free Application →

    No Setup Fees • No Monthly Charges • No Lead Fees • No Annual Fees • No Subscriptions

    We Earn When You Earn, Guaranteed Return On Investment

    Others make you pay before you see results - we don't.

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