Better Alternative to Checkatrade
Complete business management platform with pay-per-lead marketplace. Purchase quality leads at £19-£49 each (lower with higher plans). One simple monthly subscription includes everything you need to run your trade business professionally.
Better Home Hub vs Checkatrade
See why thousands of contractors are switching to our platform
| Feature | Better Home Hub | Checkatrade |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | £159-699 All-inclusive | £99-199/month + per lead |
| Lead Pricing | £19-49/lead (by tier) | £50-400 per lead |
| Lead Distribution | Automatic delivery | Sent to 5-8 companies |
| Targeted Advertising Campaigns | ✓ Premium plan onlyWe advertise locally for you | ✗ You handle your own marketing |
| Integrated Payment Platform (Stripe Connect - Standard Fees) | ✓ Included (No platform charges) | ✗ Not available |
| Business Management Tools | ✓ CRM, invoicing, contracts | ✗ Basic profile only |
| 14-Day Free Trial | ✓ Full platform access | ~ Limited trial |
| Contract Length | Cancel anytime | 12 month minimum |
Why Contractors Are Switching
Real feedback from professionals who made the switch
Pay-Per-Lead Marketplace
"I was spending £500+/month on Checkatrade leads. Now I purchase quality leads at £39 each with Professional plan. The savings and quality are incredible."
Payment Processing Included
"Customers pay through the platform, and I get paid automatically. No more chasing invoices or payment disputes. Worth the subscription alone."
Complete Business Platform
"CRM, quotes, invoices, contracts, appointments - everything I need in one place. Cancelled 3 other subscriptions after joining."
Common Checkatrade Complaints
Issues contractors frequently report about Checkatrade
High Monthly Costs
£99-199/month whether you get leads or not, plus lead costs on top.
Poor Lead Quality
Many leads are price shoppers or not serious about hiring.
Long Contracts
12-month minimum contracts with difficult cancellation terms.
Limited Business Tools
Just a profile page - no CRM, invoicing, or business management features.
How Better Home Hub Solves These Problems
Pay-Per-Lead Marketplace
£19-49 per lead by tier
- • £159-699/month all-inclusive subscription
- • Purchase leads at £49 (Essential), £39 (Professional), or £19 (Premium)
- • Complete business management software included
- • 14-day free trial, cancel anytime
Smart Lead Matching
Purchase only what you want
- • Leads automatically matched to your dashboard
- • Preview details before purchasing
- • Real-time notifications when leads arrive
- • Only pay for leads you choose to purchase
Complete Business Platform
All-in-one solution
- • CRM to manage customers and projects
- • Professional quotes, invoices & contracts
- • Appointment scheduling & reminders
- • Job completion certificates & reports
Payment Processing
Included in subscription
- • Accept customer payments through platform
- • Stripe Connect integration (standard fees only)
- • No platform charges on transactions
- • Automatic payment tracking & receipts
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you could save by switching from Checkatrade
Based on 20 leads per month (typical for active contractors)
Checkatrade Costs
Better Home Hub Costs
Complete Business Management Platform Included
Payment processing • CRM • Invoicing • Contracts • Appointments • Documents
Plus Premium tier gets advertising campaigns to generate leads for you!
Ready to Make the Switch?
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Start Purchasing Leads
Preview and purchase only the leads you want
14-day free trial • Cancel anytime • Pay-per-lead pricing
Better for Homeowners Too
Why homeowners prefer Better Home Hub over Checkatrade
Pre-Qualified Contractors
Every contractor is admin-verified with insurance and qualifications checked
Payment Protection
Secure payment system with dispute resolution and completion guarantees
Faster Response Times
Contractors respond faster because they choose your specific project