Checkatrade alternatives that don't charge a monthly fee
Key takeaways
- Google Business Profile is free, and Tradehand has its own terms, set out below.
- No monthly fee, but you pay per shortlist, introduction or job: MyBuilder, Bark, MyJobQuote.
- TrustATrader charges a membership and says there are no lead fees.
- Prices are in one dated comparison, linked below.
Checkatrade Alternatives With No Monthly Fee: The List
Here are the alternatives to Checkatrade for a UK trade, one line each. Every price is in what Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Bark and Rated People cost in 2026, so it is not repeated here.
| Alternative | How it works instead of a monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | Free, and the reviews are yours |
| Tradehand | Listing terms are in the Tradehand section below |
| MyBuilder | Free sign-up, and a fee for the customer's contact details if you are shortlisted |
| Bark | Credits for each introduction, no commission |
| MyJobQuote | Credits, by subscription or pay as you go |
| TrustATrader | A membership, with no lead fees and no commission |
| Facebook and Nextdoor | Free, unless you pay to boost |
To choose between a monthly fee, a fee per lead and a free listing, read trade job sites that don't charge per lead.
Sources: MyBuilder: Tradesperson sign-up (checked October 2026), Bark: How it works for sellers, MyJobQuote: Fees and charges, TrustATrader: Join us
Checkatrade Itself: A Free Profile Is Available
Checkatrade has a free tier, described on its pricing page as a free profile to collect reviews. Checkatrade's support page says Approved members do not appear in standard search results. If a free profile to hold your reviews is all you need, you may not need an alternative. For the tiers and prices, see the cost comparison.
Sources: Checkatrade: Pricing (checked October 2026), Checkatrade: Getting jobs through Checkatrade
Google Business Profile as a Checkatrade Alternative
Google says a Business Profile can show your phone number and website on Search and Maps at no charge. It suits every trade, and the reviews belong to you. Our guide is how to get found on Google as a trade business.
Tradehand as a Checkatrade Alternative
Creating a business and being listed on Tradehand is free, there is no fee per lead, and Tradehand takes 5% of each payment taken through it, card fees included. Paid plans are optional: Paid plans from £19 a month, billed yearly.
Tradehand gives a trade a listing, its own website, quotes, invoices and payments in one place. See the Tradehand plans.
MyBuilder, Bark, MyJobQuote and TrustATrader as Checkatrade Alternatives
MyBuilder, Bark and MyJobQuote charge as you go, each in its own way: a fee when you are shortlisted, credits per introduction, or credits per job. They suit a trade that wants to choose which jobs to chase. TrustATrader says there are no commission rates and that you never pay for your leads, and charges a membership instead, which suits a trade that prefers a fixed cost. Facebook and Nextdoor are free and work for neighbours recommending you.
Figures for each are in the cost comparison.
Sources: MyBuilder: Tradesperson sign-up (checked October 2026), Bark: How it works for sellers, MyJobQuote: Fees and charges, TrustATrader: Join us
Sources and references
Blake Folgado
Blake is a co-founder of Tradehand, a UK trades marketplace More from Blake
