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Tradehand compared with BoothScout
DetailTradehand logo Tradehand BoothScout
What it doesUK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople Find vendor events and craft fair opportunities near you
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inGB US
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree 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. Free plan includes full nationwide event search and filters, unlimited browsing, full event details, vendor directory access, free vendor profile, and ability to save up to 5 events. Pro plan is $20/month or $200/year and includes everything in Free plus unlimited saved events, Calendar Sync, matchi
Key features
  • 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
  • Search craft fairs, festivals, and markets across all 50 states with detailed vendor requirements
  • AI-powered event discovery with detailed summaries to evaluate opportunities
  • Confidence indicators showing reliability signals and source context
  • Promo Studio for AI-generated promotional graphics
  • Brand Kit to manage colors, fonts, logos and brand style
  • Tag & Sign Maker for print-ready tags and table signs
  • Email List to collect customer emails at your booth
  • QR Maker for print-ready booth QR codes
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Daily updated event data from multiple sources
  • Free to search with no account or credit card required
  • AI-powered event matching sends new opportunities automatically
  • Complete vendor toolkit costs less than a single booth fee per month
  • 10,000+ active verified listings covering all 50 states
Pays/accepts cryptoNot given Not given
Instant seller payoutsNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2527
Citation Flow (Majestic)5036
Referring domains (Majestic)571587

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