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Tradehand vs Cinderella

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Tradehand compared with Cinderella
DetailTradehand logo TradehandCinderella logo Cinderella
What it doesUK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople A marketplace for buying and selling half-built software projects and raw ideas
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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 to list. 24% commission on sales up to $10,000; rate decreases on larger sales. No listing fees or subscriptions. Optional free-for-equity listings available.
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
  • Automated secret scrubbing removes API keys, tokens, private keys, .env files and PII
  • Transparent readiness scoring based on completeness, code volume, tests, documentation and polish
  • Escrow-protected payment system with 7-day inspection window
  • Flat 24% commission that slides down on sales above $10,000
  • AI-powered marketplace assistant for questions about listings
  • Support for both code repositories and idea-stage projects with no code
  • Equity and revenue-share listing options as alternatives to cash sales
  • Seller reputation building through buyer reviews
  • Browsable marketplace searchable by category and filterable by budget
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
  • One person's dead-end is another's head-start — giving dormant projects a second life
  • No upfront listing fees or subscriptions, commission only on successful sales
  • Fully transparent, automated valuation rubric makes pricing fair and explainable
  • Escrow protection and 7-day inspection window reduce risk for both buyers and sellers
  • Automated scrubbing handles the complex task of removing secrets before any sale is public
Pays/accepts cryptoNot given Not given
Instant seller payoutsNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)34 +2 (up) since last check13 −2 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)253
Citation Flow (Majestic)5021
Referring domains (Majestic)57128

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