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See how Trade Assist compares to the leading trade software platforms. Fair, honest comparisons covering features, pricing, AI and ease of use.
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See full comparisonNot all trade software is created equal. Generic trade platforms are built to serve every trade from plumbing to landscaping, which means the features never quite fit the way decorators work. When you compare quoting apps for painters and decorators, look for tools that understand paint quantities, room-by-room pricing, colour matching and snagging — not just generic job tracking.
A good decorator quoting app should let you build a quote room by room, calculate paint coverage automatically, apply your labour rate by the hour or by the day, add materials and expenses, and apply markup and VAT in one screen. It should also produce a professional, branded PDF you can send to your customer without extra formatting. Trade Assist includes all of this out of the box.
Invoicing should be the natural next step after a job is completed, not a separate process in a different tool. Trade Assist lets you convert any quote into an invoice with one click, track payment status, send reminders and export records for Making Tax Digital. If you are comparing apps, check whether invoicing is included or costs extra — many platforms charge separately for quoting and invoicing modules.
The biggest difference between Trade Assist and generic trade software is focus. Trade Assist includes a colour vault that stores every paint colour and product you have used for a customer, a paint compatibility checker that helps you avoid costly mistakes when switching paint systems, and a paint problem analyser that diagnoses coating defects from a photo. These are features no generic trade app offers because they are specific to the decorating trade.
When comparing decorator business apps, look at the total cost including quoting, invoicing, job management and any add-ons. Trade Assist includes all of these in a single subscription starting at £29.99 per month after a free trial, with no hidden module fees. Many competitors charge separately for quoting, invoicing and job management, which can add up quickly for a small decorating business.
Switching business software can feel daunting, but Trade Assist makes it straightforward. Start with a free trial, create a test quote and invoice, and import your customer list. You can run Trade Assist alongside your existing tool until you are confident, then cancel the old subscription. There is no lock-in contract and you can cancel anytime.
See the full feature list or start a free trial to compare Trade Assist side by side with your current tool.
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