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.

Complete Software
All business tools
£159-699/mo
All-inclusive
Payments
Stripe - no charges
£19-49/Lead
Lower with higher plans
Advertising
Premium plan only

Better Home Hub vs Checkatrade

See why thousands of contractors are switching to our platform

FeatureBetter Home HubCheckatrade
Monthly Subscription£159-699 All-inclusive£99-199/month + per lead
Lead Pricing£19-49/lead (by tier)£50-400 per lead
Lead DistributionAutomatic deliverySent 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 LengthCancel anytime12 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."

- Mark D., Electrician, Birmingham

Payment Processing Included

"Customers pay through the platform, and I get paid automatically. No more chasing invoices or payment disputes. Worth the subscription alone."

- Sarah T., Plumber, Manchester

Complete Business Platform

"CRM, quotes, invoices, contracts, appointments - everything I need in one place. Cancelled 3 other subscriptions after joining."

- James R., Builder, Leeds

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

Monthly Membership£150/month
20 Leads @ £30 average£600/month
Total Monthly Cost£750/month
Annual Cost£9,000/year

Better Home Hub Costs

Monthly Subscription (Professional)£399/month
20 Leads @ £39 each£780/month
Total Monthly Cost£1,179/month
Annual Cost£14,148/year

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?

Join thousands of contractors who've already switched to Better Home Hub

1

Sign Up Free

Create your professional profile in minutes

2

Get Verified

Upload insurance and qualifications

3

Start Purchasing Leads

Preview and purchase only the leads you want

Start Your Free Account Today

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