WorkLane vs Tradify
WorkLane vs Tradify
Tradify is a New Zealand-built job management app popular with UK sole traders and small trades businesses. It's straightforward and mobile-first, but per-user pricing gets expensive fast, financial reporting is limited, and it lacks H&S document management and the offline capabilities that many UK field teams need.
Bottom line
Tradify works well for solo tradespeople who need basic job and invoice management. For any team with more than 2 people, wanting H&S compliance, financial reports or offline access, WorkLane delivers more at a more predictable price.
Where WorkLane pulls ahead
Per-user pricing that doesn't punish growth
Tradify charges per user on every plan. A 5-person team costs 5x the solo rate. WorkLane Teams uses per-seat pricing starting at a flat base — scaling a crew doesn't mean a proportional bill spike.
Built-in H&S compliance
WorkLane has a full H&S document library linked to jobs and properties — upload RAMS, risk assessments and COSHH documents once, attach them to every relevant job. Tradify has no H&S document workflow.
Proper financial reporting
WorkLane gives finance managers P&L by job, staff utilisation and revenue reports. Tradify's reporting is limited to basic invoice summaries on their entry plans.
Offline mode for real sites
WorkLane's PWA works without signal. Tradify is an online-only web app — on a site with poor signal, your engineers can't use it.
UK-specific: property address lookup
WorkLane integrates UK postcode lookup so engineers can find and add properties in seconds. No typing out full addresses manually.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WorkLane | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| H&S document library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline PWA | ✓ | ✗ |
| Financial reports & margin | ✓ | Basic |
| UK postcode lookup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customer quote approval | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo uploads on mobile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer sign-off | ✓ | Basic |
| Per-user pricing (WorkLane Solo is flat rate) | Teams only | All plans |
| Team chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Minimum price | £29/month | ~£35/user/month |
Pricing
WorkLane
Solo from £29/month flat. Teams from £25/seat/month.
Tradify
Approximately £35 per user per month (NZD pricing, converted). A 3-person team is ~£105/month.
Tradify's per-user model means costs compound quickly. A sole trader gets good value; a 5-person team pays 5x. WorkLane Teams gives you a flat base plus a per-seat charge.
Common questions
Does Tradify work offline?
No, Tradify requires an internet connection. WorkLane is a progressive web app that works offline — important for engineers on basements, remote sites or areas with poor signal.
Does Tradify have H&S document management?
Tradify does not have a built-in H&S document library. WorkLane allows you to upload risk assessments, RAMS and COSHH documents to a library, then attach them to specific jobs and properties.
Is WorkLane cheaper than Tradify for a small team?
For a team of 3 or more, typically yes. Tradify's per-user pricing means a 3-person team pays roughly 3x the solo rate. WorkLane Teams starts at a flat base, making it more cost-predictable as you grow.
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