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Checking sources…Powered Now is 1-10 person uk trades; particularly strong for gas engineers and sole traders. Here is where it beats us, where we beat it, and what each one actually costs.
Powered Now is the only vendor in this group with a live, native voice AI receptionist (from £29/month) plus full built-in CIS, MTD VAT, 80+ compliance certificates, and all in a genuinely UK-native product.
QuickBooks integration is not evidenced (only Xero confirmed), and the product is less mature for teams above 10 people who need multi-site asset management or fleet tracking.
Multiple reviewers report being charged for annual subscription renewals automatically and without prior notification, with difficulty obtaining refunds.
4.7/5 from 137 reviews on CapterraClick any cell with a dot to read the evidence behind it.
| Feature | TradesInvoUs | Powered NowFrom £28/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Lead to paid | ||
| Lead inbox with website capture | Included | |
| Quotes with UK VAT & line items | Included | |
| Jobs, scheduling & dispatch | Included | |
| Invoices & payment tracking in GBP | Included | |
| Automated payment chasers | ||
| Google review requests built in | Not published | |
| AI & automation | ||
| AI quote & follow-up drafts | ||
| AI review reply drafts | Not published | |
| Voice agent answers missed calls | ||
| UK compliance & money | ||
| CIS deductions | ||
| Making Tax Digital VAT ready | ||
| Gas & electrical certificates | ||
| Direct debit (GoCardless) | ||
| Card payments | Included | |
| Xero integration | ||
| QuickBooks integration | Not published | |
| On the tools | ||
| iOS app | Included | |
| Android app | Included | |
| Works offline on site | Included | |
| Getting started | ||
| Sign up without a demo call | Included | |
| Free data import | Not published | |
| UK-based support | Included | |
| Open API | Not published | |
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