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For UK tradespeople.

Every review starts with real research — user forums, review sites, and direct product testing. Honest verdicts, no sponsored content, and always UK-specific: VAT, CIS, Gas Safe, MTD.

No sponsored content Real user complaints included UK-specific — VAT, CIS, Gas Safe Free trial links where available

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Electricians

Job management, quoting, scheduling, and compliance software reviewed for UK electrical contractors.

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Plumbers

Job management and Gas Safe compliance tools reviewed for UK plumbers, heating engineers, and gas contractors.

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HVAC

Estimating, job tracking, and compliance tools for heating and ventilation contractors.

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General Contractors

Takeoff, estimating, and site management tools for UK building contractors.

Why use SoftwareSorted?

We do our own research. Every review on this site is based on original analysis — actual user reviews from Capterra, G2, and Trustpilot, trade forum discussions, real pricing verified directly with vendors, and a hard look at whether the monthly cost genuinely saves you enough time to justify it. You get straight answers, including the catches that vendors prefer not to advertise.

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Forum-first research

Every review includes real complaints from trade forums and verified review sites. Not marketing copy.

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The Tradesman's Math

Every review calculates whether the monthly cost saves at least two hours of labour per week. If it doesn't add up, we say so.

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Who it's NOT for

Every review has a mandatory "Who this is NOT for" section. Because knowing when a tool is overkill is just as useful as knowing when it's right.

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UK-specific throughout

VAT, CIS reverse charge, Making Tax Digital, Gas Safe, NAPIT — reviewed in the compliance context that matters to UK trades.

Latest reviews

Best Job Management Software for UK Electricians (2026) Electricians · Hub guide · Tradify, ServiceM8, Powered Now compared
Tradify vs ServiceM8: Which Is Better for UK Electricians? Electricians · Comparison · Android support, pricing, automations
Tradify Review 2026: Is It Worth It for UK Electricians? Electricians · Full review · £34/mo, AI quoting, Xero sync
Powered Now Review 2026: Best for UK Electricians? Electricians · Full review · CIS compliance, offline mode, EICR certificates
Job Management Software for CIS & VAT: Which Apps Handle It? Electricians · Compliance guide · CIS reverse charge, Making Tax Digital
ServiceM8 Review 2026: Is It Worth It for UK Electricians? Electricians · Full review · Per-job pricing, iOS automation, Android limitations
Tradify vs Powered Now: Which Is Better for UK Electricians? Electricians · Comparison · Certificates, CIS, Xero integration, pricing
ServiceM8 vs Powered Now: Which Is Better for UK Electricians? Electricians · Comparison · Compliance, Android, automation, pricing
Jobber Review 2026: Is It Worth It for UK Electricians? Electricians · Full review · Pricing, client portal, QuickBooks issues
Tradify vs Jobber: Which Is Better for UK Electricians? Electricians · Comparison · Pricing crossover, Xero vs QuickBooks, team size

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Independent reviews for UK electricians and plumbers — real pricing, honest catches, Gas Safe compliance coverage, and free trial links. No sponsored content.

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