Comparison

TradieFlow vs Rated People

Rated People sells you leads that go to multiple tradesmen. You pay, you chase, you compete on price. TradieFlow gives you a professional website that attracts clients who've already chosen you.

Feature Comparison

How TradieFlow compares

Feature
TradieFlow
Rated People
Exclusive enquiries
Shared leads
No per-lead charges
Pay per lead
Your brand
Rated People template
SEO value compounds
None
Custom domain
Unlimited photos
Limited
Service area targeting
Basic
Full design control
Google Business link
You own the customer data
Why TradieFlow

Why tradesmen choose TradieFlow over Rated People

Stop paying for leads you don't win

Rated People charges per lead - whether you win the job or not. With your own website, every enquiry is free and exclusive to you. No wasted spend on leads that choose someone cheaper.

Pre-qualified vs price-shopping

Rated People leads are comparing 3+ quotes simultaneously. Website visitors have already browsed your work, read your reviews, and decided to contact you specifically. They're pre-sold, not price-shopping.

A growing asset vs a recurring bill

Rated People charges will never decrease. Your website's value increases every month - better SEO rankings, more reviews, stronger brand recognition. After year one, your cost per lead drops dramatically.

Problem #1

The Directory Trap

Checkatrade. Rated People. MyBuilder. Most tradesmen have tried at least one. Here's why they don't solve the problem.

You're One of Twenty

Every customer who searches finds you sitting next to 10, 15, sometimes 20 competitors on the same page. You have no brand, no identity. You're just a name and a star rating. The only way to stand out is to undercut on price - and that's a race to the bottom you don't want to win.

You're Renting, Not Owning

You pay £100–£200 a month for visibility that disappears the moment you stop paying. You're not building anything. No website. No SEO. No asset. Every penny spent is gone the day you cancel.

The Leads Are Worse

Directory leads are price-shoppers. They're getting 5 quotes at once and going with the cheapest. Your own website attracts customers who've already decided they want YOU - they just need to confirm you're legitimate. That's a completely different conversation.

Checkatrade

Checkatrade costs up to £2,400/year- for leads you share with competitors, on a platform you don't own, with no long-term return.

TradieFlow

TradieFlow costs £588/year after setup - for a website you own, that builds your brand, ranks on Google, and works 24/7.

Cost Comparison

The real cost breakdown

See how TradieFlow stacks up against Rated People when you factor in the true costs.

Cost
TradieFlow
Rated People
Setup cost
From £0
Free to join
Monthly cost
From £99/mo
Subscription + per-lead fees
Cost per lead
Free (organic)
£5–£30+ per lead
Annual spend (active user)
~£588–£1,587
£1,000–£3,000+
What you keep if you leave
Your website, SEO, and Google authority
Nothing
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

One price. Everything included. No hidden fees.

Starter
£99/month

No upfront cost

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  • Custom-designed website
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Built-in SEO optimisation
  • Google Maps integration
  • Contact form with email alerts
  • Photo gallery
  • Easy-to-use dashboard
  • Hosting included
  • SSL certificate
  • Ongoing support & updates
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Most PopularGrowth
£499one-time fee

Then £79/month

Save £240/year vs Starter

  • Custom-designed website
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Built-in SEO optimisation
  • Google Maps integration
  • Contact form with email alerts
  • Photo gallery
  • Easy-to-use dashboard
  • Hosting included
  • SSL certificate
  • Ongoing support & updates
  • Priority support
Get Started

Upgrade any time. Secure payment via Stripe.

Best ValuePro
£999one-time fee

Then £49/month

Save £600/year vs Starter

  • Custom-designed website
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Built-in SEO optimisation
  • Google Maps integration
  • Contact form with email alerts
  • Photo gallery
  • Easy-to-use dashboard
  • Hosting included
  • SSL certificate
  • Ongoing support & updates
  • Priority support
Get Started

Secure payment via Stripe

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