Trade2Base vs BigChange
BigChange is a powerful UK field service platform built around GPS fleet tracking and route dispatch. Trade2Base is a marketing-first CRM that wins on price, campaign attribution and simplicity for growing trade teams.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trade2Base | BigChange |
|---|---|---|
Campaign attribution (ad ROI) BigChange has no marketing-to-revenue attribution | ||
AI campaign copywriting | ||
WhatsApp Business messaging | ||
Direct mail / Mailhaus integration | ||
Customer self-serve portal | ||
Gas Safe cert storage | ||
Landlord CP12 tracking | ||
VAT-compliant invoicing | ||
Quote digital sign-off | ||
GPS vehicle tracking BigChange has built-in GPS fleet tracking | ||
Fleet & vehicle management BigChange was built around fleet management | ||
Route optimisation BigChange dispatch and route planning is best-in-class | ||
Parts & inventory management Trade2Base expense tracking; full inventory Q3 2026 | ||
Xero / QuickBooks integration | ||
Sage integration BigChange integrates with Sage | ||
Per-business pricing BigChange charges per-user and per-vehicle | ||
7-day free trial BigChange is demo and quote only — no self-serve trial | ||
UK-based support Both UK-based |
Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. BigChange pricing estimated from public information — contact them for a quote.
Where Trade2Base pulls ahead
Campaign attribution BigChange doesn't have
BigChange is excellent field service software — but it doesn't connect your marketing spend to the jobs it generates. Trade2Base tracks leads from Facebook, Google, direct mail and referrals all the way to completed invoices. BigChange can tell you how many jobs you ran. Trade2Base tells you which campaigns paid for them.
Dramatically lower price — and a self-serve trial
BigChange pricing is bespoke and typically starts at £200-400+/month for small teams, with per-vehicle and per-user fees on top. Trade2Base Growth covers up to 8 engineers for £99/month flat. You can also trial Trade2Base yourself in 30 seconds — BigChange requires a sales call.
Built for growth, not just operations
BigChange excels at managing large field service operations — scheduling, routing, fleet. Trade2Base is built around the full marketing-to-invoice loop: capturing leads from campaigns, converting them into jobs, and tracking which channels drive the most revenue. If you want to grow, not just manage, Trade2Base fits better.
Pricing comparison
| Scenario | Trade2Base | BigChange | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo engineer | £29/mo | ~£200+/mo (est.) | BigChange pricing on request |
| 3-engineer team | £29/mo | ~£350+/mo (est.) | Per-user + per-vehicle fees |
| 5-engineer team | £99/mo | ~£500+/mo (est.) | Trade2Base saves ~£420/mo |
| Campaign attribution | ✓ All plans | Not available | |
| Free trial | 7 days | Demo only | |
| Self-serve signup | ✓ | Sales call required |
BigChange pricing approximate based on public information. Prices exclude VAT. Contact BigChange for an accurate quote.
When BigChange might suit you better
- You run a large field service operation (15+ engineers) where GPS tracking and route optimisation are essential to profitability
- Fleet management is central to your business — BigChange built-in vehicle tracking, driver behaviour and mileage reporting is exceptional
- You need deep Sage integration alongside your job management system
- Advanced parts and inventory management with live stock levels across multiple vans is a core requirement
- You operate at enterprise scale where the cost difference between BigChange and Trade2Base is a small percentage of your revenue
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