Comparison

TradieFlow vs WordPress

WordPress powers 40% of the web - but that doesn't make it right for your trade business. Plugin conflicts, security patches, hosting headaches, and a learning curve steeper than a loft conversion. TradieFlow just works.

Feature Comparison

How TradieFlow compares

Feature
TradieFlow
WordPress
Built for tradesmen
Generic CMS
No plugins required
20–30+ plugins typical
Security handled
Your responsibility
Hosting included
Separate purchase
SEO pre-configured
Yoast/plugin required
Live in 48 hours
Weeks–months
No updates to manage
Constant updates
Trade-specific themes
Generic themes
Speed optimised
Varies wildly
Support included
Hire a developer
Why TradieFlow

Why tradesmen choose TradieFlow over WordPress

Zero maintenance burden

WordPress needs constant updates - core, themes, plugins, PHP versions. One missed update and your site breaks or gets hacked. TradieFlow handles everything, so you focus on your trade.

No plugin roulette

A typical WordPress trade site needs 20+ plugins for forms, SEO, security, backups, speed, and maps. Each plugin is a potential point of failure, a security risk, and a compatibility headache. TradieFlow includes everything built-in.

No hosting headaches

With WordPress, you choose your own hosting - cheap shared hosting that's slow, or premium hosting that adds £20–£50/month. TradieFlow includes fast, secure hosting in the price.

No developer dependency

WordPress customisation usually means hiring a developer at £40–£80/hour. TradieFlow's dashboard lets you manage everything yourself, and our support team handles the rest.

Problem #2

The DIY Dead End

Wix. Squarespace. WordPress. They look easy in the adverts. In practice, most tradesmen spend a weekend on it, get something that looks okay on their laptop, and then never touch it again.

  • Looks broken on mobile - where 70% of searches happen
  • No local SEO - Google has no idea where you work
  • Generic templates that look nothing like a real trade business
  • Enquiry forms that go to spam or don't work at all
  • No Google Business integration
  • You're maintaining it yourself - or it rots
davesplumbing.wix.com
Dave's Plumbing Services LTD Co.
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Welcome to Dave's Plumbing. We offer plumbing services in the local area. We have been in business for many years and pride ourselves on quality workmanship. Please do not hesitate to contact us for all your plumbing needs and requirements. We cover all areas.

Email: daves_plumbing_1987@hotmail.co.uk
Looks cheap
Not mobile-friendly
No clear CTA
No contact info

“The average Wix site built by a tradesman gets zero enquiriesin the first 6 months. Not because the work is bad. Because nobody can find it.”

Cost Comparison

The real cost breakdown

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

Cost
TradieFlow
WordPress
Setup cost
From £0
£1,500–£5,000+ (developer)
Monthly hosting
Included in plan
£5–£50/mo
Monthly cost
From £99/mo
£0 (+ hosting + plugins)
Plugin costs
None - all built in
£100–£300/year
Developer maintenance
None needed
£50–£200/month
Annual total (realistic)
~£588–£1,587
£2,000–£5,000+
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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No contracts. Cancel anytime. Upgrade any time.

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

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