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startupstobuy vs Tradehand

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startupstobuy compared with Tradehand
Detailstartupstobuy logo startupstobuyTradehand logo Tradehand
What it doesA marketplace for buying and selling startups with revenue verified straight from Stripe UK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree to list startups. No fees mentioned for buyers. Free plan: £1 monthly usage (5% of payments Tradehand takes, card fees included). Basic: from £25/month with automation. Payment fees on jobs: from 1.25% + 20p for Free/Basic, lower for Grow and Advanced plans.
Key features
  • Revenue verified straight from Stripe integration
  • Browse listings with live MRR, traffic, and SEO data
  • AI auto-fill for listing submission
  • Browse startups by category
  • Make and receive offers from buyers
  • Watchlist feature for tracking startups
  • Dashboard for managing listings and offers
  • Direct messaging between buyers and sellers
  • Marketplace listing and website for traders
  • AI assistant for answering calls and messages
  • Customer messaging via WhatsApp
  • Payment processing and invoicing
  • Automated quote generation from set rates
  • Invoice chasing and follow-up automation
  • Search by trade type and location
  • Trader reviews and ratings
What makes it different
  • Revenue metrics verified directly from Stripe, not self-reported spreadsheets
  • Free to list startups with AI-powered auto-fill
  • Real numbers with no trust-me spreadsheets
  • Free for homeowners to search and book; no data sold to multiple companies
  • AI assistant handles calls, messages, quotes and bookings in trader's own name
  • All-in-one business management with payments, scheduling and customer communication
  • Flexible pricing: free entry with optional paid automation
  • Designed for work-life balance in trades
Pays/accepts cryptoNot given Not given
Instant seller payoutsNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check31 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1725
Citation Flow (Majestic)2250
Referring domains (Majestic)26571

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