WorkLane vs BigChange
WorkLane vs BigChange
BigChange is a UK-built platform built around vehicle tracking and route optimisation for large mobile workforces. It's a serious enterprise tool — but most UK contractors don't need a £50/seat telematics system. They need job management, invoicing and H&S compliance. WorkLane focuses on exactly that.
Bottom line
BigChange is the right choice if GPS fleet tracking is your primary need. If you need job management, H&S compliance and invoicing for a field service team, WorkLane gets you there at a fraction of the cost with no hardware, no long contracts and no implementation project.
Where WorkLane pulls ahead
Job management without the telematics bill
BigChange's core product is vehicle tracking. Job management is layered on top — and so is the pricing. WorkLane is focused entirely on job management, H&S and invoicing. You don't pay for GPS hardware you don't need.
No hardware to install
BigChange often requires vehicle tracking hardware. WorkLane is entirely software — open a browser, log in, start working. No installation, no hardware cost, no engineer visit.
Up and running in hours, not weeks
BigChange implementations are complex and consultant-led. WorkLane is self-service with no setup fee. Your team can be live today.
Pricing designed for SMEs
BigChange pricing typically starts at £50+ per user per month. WorkLane Teams is £25/seat/month — a 5-person team is £125/month total. Not £250+ that you'd pay with BigChange.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WorkLane | BigChange |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | ✓ | ✗ |
| No hardware required (BigChange uses vehicle tracking devices) | ✓ | ✗ |
| H&S document library | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK VAT invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vehicle GPS tracking | — | ✓ |
| Route optimisation | — | ✓ |
| Offline PWA | ✓ | App-based |
| Customer sign-off | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free trial | 30 days | Demo only |
| Entry price | £29/month | £50+/user/month (est.) |
Pricing
WorkLane
Solo from £29/month flat. Teams from £25/seat/month.
BigChange
Pricing on request. Typically £50-70 per user per month, with additional hardware costs for vehicle tracking units.
If you don't need vehicle GPS tracking, you're paying a premium for a feature you'll never use. WorkLane focuses on job management and costs a fraction of the price.
Common questions
Does WorkLane have vehicle GPS tracking?
No. WorkLane focuses on job management, scheduling, H&S compliance and invoicing. If GPS fleet tracking is a core requirement, BigChange or a dedicated telematics platform would suit you better.
Do I need to install hardware for WorkLane?
No. WorkLane is entirely browser-based with no hardware requirements. Field staff use it from their phone or tablet via a progressive web app — no installation needed.
Is BigChange suitable for small contractors?
BigChange is built for medium-to-large businesses with vehicle fleets. The pricing, hardware requirements and implementation complexity make it hard to justify for smaller contractors. WorkLane is specifically designed for 1-100 person trade businesses.
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