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Tradehand compared with ServiceOrca
DetailTradehand logo TradehandServiceOrca logo ServiceOrca
What it doesUK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople Free global service directory connecting people with services they need
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inGB US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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. Basic listings free forever: up to 4 services, 1 branch, 15 images. First 500 registered organizations: up to 6 services, 2 branches, 20 images for free. Optional paid boosts available for more exposure.
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 by exact service type with AI-powered filters
  • Over 1,000 specific service categories for precise matching
  • Verified badge for businesses passing document review
  • Location-based search with branch-level logic
  • Reviews tied to specific services, not averaged
  • Direct contact with no middleman
  • Ranking based on 80+ quality signals
  • Available in multiple languages and countries
  • Optional promotional boosts with transparent separation
  • Provider profiles with service descriptions, pricing, and availability
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
  • Completely free for both users and service providers with no commissions or per-lead fees
  • Services listed individually under 1,000+ categories instead of by business type
  • Organic search ranking never influenced by payment; paid promotion always visually separate
  • Independently built without venture capital pressure
Pays/accepts cryptoNot given Not given
Instant seller payoutsNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)34 +2 (up) since last check27 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2511
Citation Flow (Majestic)5028
Referring domains (Majestic)57173

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